Southwest Airlines to launch nonstop Indy-to-Oakland flights
The new Southwest flight will be the first nonstop service from Indianapolis to Oakland.
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American, Southwest signal rising airline prices ahead
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are expecting their average prices to move higher the rest of this year, marking a shift from fare wars that have created turbulence for airline stock prices.
Gate change ahead for Frontier Airlines in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis International Airport is moving Frontier from one concourse to the other to help balance overall airline growth at the facility. It’s the first time since the terminal’s opening in 2008 that an airline tenant will be moved.
Southwest Airlines to ditch nonstop Indianapolis-D.C. flights
The airline says the route, established in 2014, doesn’t have enough “sustained traffic” to keep it flying.
Indianapolis airport hopes to see cargo boost from new Paris flights
The Paris flights, announced Wednesday, may lessen the urgency local officials feel to attract a direct flight from Indianapolis to London. Delta Air Lines stands to land $5.5 million in incentives if it can keep the flights filled.
Purdue University Airport considers commercial air service
The airport hadn't previously explored the option because of its proximity to larger airports in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Airport traffic ticks up following strong 2016
Outbound passenger counts are up 2.4 percent for the first seven months of 2017.
GE Aviation’s $110M jet-engine factory on path to employ 230 by 2019
The Lafayette factory produces a brand-new fuel-efficient engine that is locked in a fierce battle for customers with a new engine produced by Connecticut-based Pratt & Whitney.
Southwest adds nonstop season flight to central Texas
Southwest Airlines plans to add weekly nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Austin, Texas, starting in April, the carrier announced Monday.
Airline once owned by Republic might make comeback
Two business partners are looking to bring Midwest Express, also known as Midway Airlines, back to business.
Allegiant to open $40M aircraft base at Indianapolis International
The Las Vegas-based airline said the Indianapolis base will create 66 high-paying jobs and allow the company to offer more routes from Indianapolis in the future.
Indy airport to spend $745K to replace bird-deterrent netting
The new netting will replace a system installed in 2009 after birds began roosting under the terminal’s front roof overhang, creating unsanitary conditions for visitors at ground level.
Justices uphold refugee ban but say grandparents still OK
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can strictly enforce its ban on refugees, but is leaving in place a weakened travel ban that includes grandparents among relatives who can help visitors from six mostly Muslim countries get into the United States.
Allegiant to begin seasonal Indianapolis-to-Phoenix flights this fall
The route is one of 28 new routes that the Las Vegas-based airline plans to launch this year.
Purdue, Rolls-Royce, state launch $24M partnership to advance aircraft engines
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said the Purdue-based partnership will create the nation's most advanced turbine lab for compact gas engines.
Indianapolis airport beefs up incentives for international flights
Airlines that establish new international flights from Indianapolis now can receive up to $400,000 in marketing and promotional support, up from $50,000.
Trump making push for air-traffic, infrastructure plans
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled his proposal to hand over control of the U.S. air-traffic control system to a not-for-profit corporation as he kicked off a week-long push for his $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
Busy travel season expected; airlines could set record
By air or car, traveler numbers are expected to rise over last year thanks to a decent economy and stable gasoline prices.
U.S. security official mulling expanded airplane laptop ban
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Sunday he’s considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States.
Airport fast-tracking efforts to land transatlantic flight
With conditions ripe for attracting an airline offering service to a destination such as London or Paris, officials with the Indianapolis International Airport have hired the Indy Chamber to help lay the groundwork.