2024 Year in Review: I-69 opens fully from Indianapolis to Evansville
The final portion of the 150-mile project was completed with the opening of a newly built interchange linking I-69 and I-465.
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UPDATE: American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded US flights
In social media replies to frustrated travelers, the airline said: “Our team is currently working to rectify this. Your continued patience is appreciated.”
State sues six used car dealers, alleging deception
The lawsuits were filed against three Indianapolis dealers and one each in Greenfield, Peru and Greensburg.
State lawmakers hint at road funding changes
In a final report, the task force found that improvements to Indiana’s road and bridge network should be paid by those who benefit from the network “in proportion to their use.”
U.S. to require passenger vehicles to have alarms for rear seat belts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect.
On its way out, Biden administration renews push for airline-consumer protections
Such a rule would go far beyond the current requirement for airlines to pay ticket refunds. It would make U.S. policy more closely resemble airline consumer protections in Europe.
Record 3M-plus travelers screened at U.S. airports in single day
Airlines canceled about 120 U.S. flights—not an unusually high number — and more than 6,800 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How TSA plans to handle record air travel
The TSA says it will will have enough screeners to keep general security lines under 30 minutes. But there could be delays related to an FAA staffing shortage.
Charlotte airport workers strike at outset of busy Thanksgiving travel week
Workers describe living paycheck to paycheck, unable to cover expenses like car repairs while performing jobs that keep countless planes running on schedule.
Airline CEOs, Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election
The Biden administration is on its way out of power, but that’s not ending the arguments between Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and airlines that think they are being over-regulated.
Indianapolis adds 3 new flights, including nonstop to Portland
Allegiant Air will begin flying from Indianapolis to Portland, and Frontier Airlines plans to launch flights from Indianapolis to Atlanta and Tampa.
Trump naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy would replace Pete Buttigieg, the former presidential candidate and South Bend mayor, who has served in the position since 2021.
Regulators open 2 investigations into Ford over slow recalls
The largest of the probes covers about 457,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick small pickups.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up
The airline has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion in 2025 and 2026.
Potential rails-to-trails project under discussion on southwest side
Indianapolis is “potentially interested in acquiring” the right of way for a future rail-to-trail conversion on the Craven Industrial Track, but hasn’t begun official discussions to purchase it.
Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the 33,000 workers it represents can return to work as soon as Wednesday or as late as Nov. 12.
Google Maps adds AI features to help users explore, navigate the world
The shift announced Thursday will bring more of the revolutionary AI technology that Google already has been baking into its dominant search engine to the digital maps service that the internet company launched nearly 20 years ago.
Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs, sell some planes amid looming financial struggles
In a Thursday regulatory filing, Spirit said it has identified about $80 million of cost-cutting measures set to begin early next year.
Justice Department launching investigation of competition in air travel
The broad investigation will look into the state of competition in air travel, including the effect of mergers and joint ventures between airlines.
Allison Transmission investing $100M-plus to expand production in India
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission plans to add 200,000 square feet to its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, the company announced Thursday, doubling its manufacturing footprint at the site.