Southwest’s woes continue with thousands of canceled flights Thursday
The 2,359 flights scrubbed by Southwest Airlines on Thursday represents 96 percent of all domestic cancellations.
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New tax credits for EVs expected to boost their appeal
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. But a complex web of requirements is casting doubt on whether anyone will be able to receive the full $7,500 credit.
Southwest didn’t heed calls to upgrade tech before meltdown, unions say
Southwest Airlines’ overwhelmed technology—a scenario fueled by a punishing winter storm—left it this week facing some of the most difficult days in its half-century history.
Southwest draws regulatory scrutiny as thousands more flights canceled
More than 3,000 U.S. flights were canceled Tuesday among all carriers, with Southwest accounting for more than 2,600 of the total—a problem the airline blamed partly on tools for tracking and creating employee schedules.
Southwest under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation called the rate of Southwest cancellations “disproportionate and unacceptable,” and sought to ensure that the Dallas carrier was sticking by its obligations to stranded customers.
Thousands of flights canceled as weather continues to upend holiday travel
According to FlightAware, a website that tracks airline delays and cancellations, 5,409 flights had been canceled Monday as of 4:30 p.m., while more than 16,000 flights had been delayed.
INDOT releases potential options for I-65 interchange to serve LEAP district
The Indiana Department of Transportation released a study that includes five possible locations for the interchange northwest of Lebanon near the planned site of the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Indiana auto crashes cost 900 lives, $8B annually, report says
To reduce crashes and fatalities, the group says Indiana should adopt a list of new laws, ranging from a motorcycle helmet mandate to a requirement that learners complete more drive time before qualifying for a license.
United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes
The massive order—United called it the biggest ever by a U.S. airline for twin-aisle or “widebody” planes—is a bold move for an airline that lost money throughout the pandemic until the middle of this year.
U.S. study: More than half of car crash victims had drugs in system
Although the study authors say the results can’t be used to gauge drug use on the roads nationwide, they say the high number of drivers, passengers and other road users with drugs in their systems is concerning.
Perry Township eliminates school choice for elementary students
The Perry Township school board voted on Monday to end school choice for elementary students effective next school year to help alleviate a severe bus driver shortage, despite significant opposition from parents.
Real ID requirement for air travel delayed again
Postponing the enforcement of the last phase of the Real ID Act will give motor vehicle departments across the country more time to process the new credentials.
Hertz to pay $168 million in bogus theft settlement
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Monday that the settlement of 364 pending claims related to vehicle theft reporting would bring resolution to more than 95% of the pending theft reporting claims.
West-side business leaders say Blue Line alteration limits development opportunities
West-side leaders are pleased the city found $20 million for infrastructure improvements but remain disappointed that the area is missing out on the original $52 million in improvements the Blue Line was once scheduled to bring.
UPDATE: House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement that was voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers.
Thanksgiving air travel lagged 2019 despite rebound in flying
Major carriers United Airlines Holdings Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they had relatively smooth operations during the holidays, with only a handful of cancellations.
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
A coalition of more than 400 business groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Monday urging them to step into the stalled talks because of fears about the devastating potential impact of a strike.
City to spend $20M on West Washington Street following Blue Line shift
The infrastructure-improvement project is smaller than the $50 million plan that IndyGo dropped after an October board decision to alter plans for the Blue Line rapid-transit bus line on the west side.
Indy airport board investigating feasibility of connected hotel
The approval of such a study marks the first substantive step in the airport authority’s consideration of a hotel—which would sit on the west side of the existing terminal garage—since the terminal opened in 2008.
Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits
Experts say many people will start holiday trips early or return home later than normal because they will spend a few days working remotely — or at least tell the boss they’re working remotely.