United says 2,000 airport jobs may be outsourced to cut costs
Outside contractors may take over the positions at 28 airports, including those serving Indianapolis, Atlanta and St. Louis, a United spokesman said.
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Musicians applaud new rule for flying with instruments
A new federal transportation rule makes it clear that airlines must allow musical instruments of certain dimensions as carry-on items.
Republic Airways moves to streamline, retire less-profitable jets
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has spent the past year since selling its passenger service, Frontier Airlines, getting back to its basics of contract flying and trying to ramp up profit in part by transitioning to a fleet of larger planes.
New flights from Indy cater to business travelers
Low-cost carrier Southwest is deliberately wooing the corporate crowd with its recently announced nonstop flights from Indy to Los Angeles and Boston.
Southwest to add nonstop service to LA, Boston
Southwest will depart Indianapolis International Airport for Los Angeles once daily, and there will be two flights every day to Boston, the airline announced Wednesday.
Terrorists remain fixated on airlines, departing TSA chief says
John Pistole, outgoing head of the Transportation Security Administration and soon-to-be president of Anderson University, said the greatest threat to national security is still someone slipping a bomb onto a plane bound for the United States.
Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays
Southwest Airlines workers picketed and handed out leaflets to passengers in Indianapolis, Denver and 14 other airports across the country Tuesday
Struggling Hertz turns to former American Trans Air CEO
John Tague, who spent more than a decade in executive leadership at now-defunct Indianapolis airline company ATA Holdings Corp., has landed at another type of transportation company.
Allegiant adding seasonal nonstops from Indy to Big Easy
The Las Vegas-based discount airline said the flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport will be offered twice a week from Feb. 5 through May 5.
UPDATE: Allegiant Air to debut service from Indianapolis
Newcomer Allegiant Air has announced new nonstop routes from Indianapolis to Las Vegas and cities in Florida, starting in February.
Airlines prepare for busiest holiday travel period in years
U.S. airlines expect to carry 24.6 million passengers over the 12 days surrounding Thanksgiving, up 1.5 percent from last year.
Republic Airways reports improved quarterly results
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Tuesday reported higher revenue and profit in the third quarter.
Few flights resume after Chicago fire throws air traffic for loop
A contract employee suspected of setting a fire at a suburban Chicago air traffic control center brought two of the nation's busiest airports to a halt for hours Friday, sending delays and cancellations rippling through the air-travel network from coast to coast.
Republic Airways makes $2.1B order for 50 jets
Indianapolis-based Republic will take 50 of Embraer’s current-version E175 aircraft and fly them for United Airlines under the United Express brand, the companies said Wednesday.
Airline group forecasts uptick in Labor Day travel
An airline group predicted Thursday that 14 million people would fly on U.S. airlines during the seven days ending Sept. 2, the day after Labor Day. The busiest day is expected to be the Friday before the holiday weekend.
U.S. airfares on the rise, outpacing inflation
The average roundtrip ticket within the U.S., including taxes, reached $509.15 in the first six months of this year, up nearly $14 from the same period last year.
Plane piloted by Simon exec made ‘popping’ noise before crash
A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board quotes two witnesses as saying they saw the airplane trailing blue smoke during its takeoff and described the sound of the engine as "popping" or misfiring.
Republic Airways considers ending $3B jet order
The 40 Bombardier CS300 aircraft on order at Republic Airways Holdings Inc. are no longer a top priority as the Indianapolis-based company returns to its roots as a provider of regional flights for larger carriers, CEO Bryan Bedford said.
Airlines collecting less money for bag fees
The government reported Monday that U.S. airlines raised $3.35 billion from bag fees in 2013, down 4 percent from 2012. But other fees were on the rise.
Republic posts bigger profit despite 12,400 flight cancellations
Republic’s CEO said he was pleased to see improved results despite “the most severe weather events in a single quarter” he’s seen in his 27-year career. The company’s shares surged more than 9 percent Thursday morning.