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Love the IND to PDX non-stop route, but good luck getting there on time or even on the day with Allegiant.
Really could have used a better carrier for these flights.
Wish we could get some new non-stops that aren’t on the low class “Greyhound” airlines that charge ala carte for everything short of the bathroom.
Agreed. IND, despite its great design, is still a third-tier airport.
It’s a 2nd tier airport per the feds.
100%. If I’m flying across the country, I’m NOT doing it on a low-budget airline.
The only way Indy will get more flights to new destinations on the four major airlines is if Indy becomes a hub or mini-hub. At this time, this highly unlikely due to our close proximity to Chicago (United and American hub), Detroit (Delta hub) and Nashville (Southwest hub). The ‘greyhound’ airlines are generally not bad if you take them on non-stop flights and do not try to connect (especially on Frontier).
Eh, I don’t think that’s an accurate assessment of IND’s domestic route prospects. IND has more domestic destinations served by the Big 4 than many of its peer cities. I’d agree that Delta and United just sail it in as far as serving hubs, but American and Southwest will add new routes where they see an opportunity. If this PDX route does well, I’d fully expect Southwest, American, or Alaskan – which is one of American’s codeshare partners – to step in with competition.
In some cases it’s still better to drive or be driven to Chicago, a real international hub. Nashville is close to ATL but has managed to get much better national and international service. But, direct commuter jets is indeed better than a bus which becomes mired in congestions if not damaged by the poor state or roadway pavement. Real high speed rail so typical in most modern countries between major cities — high speed means 180+mph — could link Indy and IND to Chicago airports, but of course this will not happen. Even if approved, with the upcoming tariffs, steel prices up the cost of the project — rails, vehicles, structures!
Perhaps the typical micro-managing and transportation-ignorant state legislature can step in under Braun’s stellar leadership and garner better service, perhaps to conservative destinations that are catalysts for improved economic conditions.
Just happy to have a direct flight to PA. Takes forever now to get there. Not sure I can withstand those seats for that long though!
Yawn