Experts see cargo biz increasing at Indy airport
That’s important for Indianapolis International, where cargo represents a significant portion of landing weight. And landing fees that airports charge carriers are weight-based.
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Alaska Airlines losing its Virgin America brand
Alaska announced late Wednesday that it will retire the Virgin brand, probably in 2019, adding that name to a list of airline brands including Continental and US Airways that disappeared in the past decade.
Airport enters development agreement with Holladay Properties
Holladay Properties is expected to find development opportunities for 266 acres of unused airport land just south of West Washington Street.
Indianapolis airport scores another nonstop flight to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines will begin offering Indianapolis-to-San-Francisco flights starting Sept. 26, airport officials announced Thursday.
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 examines retailer shuffle, redesigned plaza, artificial grass
Officials are mulling designs for revamping sections of the Indianapolis International Airport, with an emphasis on a more natural feel, clearer signage and moving stores closer to the gates.
International traffic on upswing at airport
The number of passengers leaving Indianapolis for international destinations last year grew 69.2 percent, to 37,000.
Passenger counts are on the rise at Indianapolis airport
Indianapolis International Airport’s passenger traffic took flight last year, nearly reaching an all-time record and outpacing industry averages.
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.
Holcomb seeks $10M to attract more nonstop flights
Gov. Eric Holcomb is pushing a plan aimed at attracting new nonstop and direct flights to and from the Indianapolis International Airport.
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.
Even with increased airport security, vulnerabilities remain
The attack that killed five people Friday at the Fort Lauderdale airport raised concerns about how to further protect travelers and what place firearms have in U.S. airports.
Indy airport to offer seasonal nonstop flights to San Diego
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said more news about nonstop flights to the western United States “could be just days away.”
Indianapolis Airport Authority selects new attorney
Brian Tuohy will be the authority’s new independent board counsel, replacing Rex Joseph, who served in the role for 29 years.
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.
Indianapolis airport tries ‘long-term strategy’ to land nonstop London flights
An Indianapolis Airport Authority official told board members Friday that the airport is working to land nonstop London service, but its efforts could take years to see results.
Indianapolis airport to sell 6.4-acre site to local developer
The Indianapolis Airport Authority on Friday also heard about plans to add hundreds of new public parking spaces at the airport in coming months.
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.
Indianapolis airport traffic on the upswing
For the first seven months of 2016, the airport saw 2.49 million passengers board flights. During the same period in 2015, that number stood at 2.26 million.