Airline says Indianapolis-Seattle route off to strong start
Daily nonstop service between the two cities begins Thursday. Optimism over demand and Indianapolis’ tech sector already have persuaded Alaska Airlines to add service to San Francisco.
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Trump calls for privatizing air traffic control operations
The proposal says spinning off air traffic operations from the Federal Aviation Administration and placing them under an “independent, non-governmental organization” would make the system “more efficient and innovative while maintaining safety.”
Frontier Airlines adding nonstop flights from Indy to Las Vegas
Service on the route, which will run year-round, is scheduled to begin in mid-July.
Airport looks to add more local flavor to concessions
Indianapolis International Airport wants to bring in more local vendors as contracts with some current concessionaires expire, and add other features to better reflect the character of the city.
Cause of ailing flight attendants creates mystery, controversy
From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes, and sore throats, numerous flight attendants at one of the country’s largest airlines say their new work uniforms are making them sick.
Allegiant’s latest Indy expansion brings city’s first nonstop Austin route
The low-cost airline in May will launch service to Austin and to Destin-Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with introductory fares to both destinations starting at about $60.
Indy Airport braces for more diverted flights under new federal rules
Indianapolis International Airport could receive more planes diverted from other airports this winter due to a change in how runway conditions are assessed. Unfortunately, officials aren’t yet sure what to expect.
Indy-area airports receive $12.6M for upgrades, electric buses
The Indianapolis International Airport plans to purchase six electric shuttle buses, which would constitute the largest electric fleet at any U.S. airport.
Alaska Airlines to offer nonstop service from Indy to Seattle in 2017
The new direct and daily service is the first year-round flight to the West Coast high-tech hub in Indianapolis history, local airport officials said Wednesday.
Colts sign new lease for airport hanger after paying for improvements
The Indianapolis Colts organization is getting a break on rent for its 20,000-square-foot hanger at Indianapolis International Airport after doing some rehab work.
Indy airport to explore parking changes as passenger traffic ascends
At times of peak leisure travel, the airport’s economy parking lot fills up entirely, an airport official said. Throughout the year, the airport garage can get so full that only roof-level parking is available.
Republic Airways seeks relief by freeing itself of leases
As it continues to work through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is seeking to get out of leases for 29 of its airplanes and two facilities.
OneJet cuts most Indy service as it shifts hub to Pittsburgh
A year after launching in Indianapolis, the niche airline that focuses on corporate customers has shelved local service to all but one of its nonstop destinations.
Airport announces new nonstop service to Jacksonville
Allegiant will start offering the year-round flights between Indianapolis International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport on June 2.
Flight delays linger in wake of blizzard
Nearly 1,510 flights remain delayed or cancelled in the aftermath of a massive weekend blizzard that slammed into the eastern U.S., wreaking havoc on travel in the nation’s busiest cities.
Indy airport flight cancellations mount from snowstorm
Airlines have cancelled about 70 flights through Saturday at Indianapolis International Airport, as a blizzard takes aim at the East Coast and large hubs such as Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
Blizzard bearing down on eastern U.S. snarls airports, closes offices
At least 50 million people are in the path of a potentially catastrophic winter storm that already is paralyzing transportation and shutting down public services.
Allegiant adding nonstop flights to Savannah/Hilton Head
The seasonal flights will operate twice weekly and will begin April 8. Allegiant is debuting the route with one-way promotional fares as low as $39.
Southwest fixes computer failure, sees normal flight schedule
Southwest Airlines Co. said it has fixed computer system failures that delayed hundreds of flights around the United States over the weekend.
Solar farm planned near Anderson airport
The 53-acre project near Anderson Municipal Airport is among several being developed by the Indiana Municipal Power Agency in communities where it provides electricity.