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.
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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.
Southwest to add seasonal flights from Indianapolis to Mexico
Southwest Airlines plans to add weekly nonstop flights from Indianapolis to a popular Mexican vacation destination starting in March, the carrier announced Thursday.
Frontier to add new nonstop Indianapolis-Tampa flight
The new flight is part of a larger system expansion by Denver-based Frontier, which once was part of Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings.
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.
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.
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.
Airline says Indianapolis-Seattle route off to strong start
Daily nonstop service between the two cities begins Thursday. Optimism over demand and Indianapolis’ tech sector already have persuaded Alaska Airlines to add service to San Francisco.
Rise in internet-connected devices creates new cybersecurity concerns
Aerospace and defense companies are working to thwart digital attacks from several sources and expect huge demand for workers in the field.
Judge OKs Republic Airways bankruptcy-reorganization plan
The approval clears the way for the Indianapolis-based airline to emerge from Chapter 11 as a privately held company by the end of the month.
United changes policy on displacing seated passengers
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members
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.
Trump calls for privatizing air traffic control operations
The proposal says spinning off air traffic operations from the Federal Aviation Administration and placing them under an “independent, non-governmental organization” would make the system “more efficient and innovative while maintaining safety.”
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.