Airline complaints rise even as more planes arrive on time
A new report that ranks U.S. airlines found more U.S. flights are arriving on time and airlines are losing fewer bags, yet more consumers are complaining about air travel.
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Republic bankruptcy case sure to enrich its advisers
Republic says the professional-services firms it has tapped should be paid well because they're helping the Indianapolis company work through a "unique set of circumstances" that has never been faced in an airline bankruptcy.
Republic Airways can use bankruptcy to return planes
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. won permission to use the bankruptcy process to return what it says are some of its less attractive airplanes and engines.
Airport announces new nonstop service to Jacksonville
Allegiant will start offering the year-round flights between Indianapolis International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport on June 2.
Pilot shortage, other pressures push Republic into bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based Republic reached a watershed contract agreement with pilots last October, but it wasn’t enough to allow the carrier to regain its financial footing. Republic shares plummeted on news of the bankruptcy filing.
Indy officials chase nonstop flight to London
Landing the nonstop flight to one of the busiest airports in the world—and a major international hub—would be a boon for Indianapolis International Airport, which is highly rated for its quality but has been criticized by businesses for its lackluster selection of international nonstop destinations.
Flight delays linger in wake of blizzard
Nearly 1,510 flights remain delayed or cancelled in the aftermath of a massive weekend blizzard that slammed into the eastern U.S., wreaking havoc on travel in the nation’s busiest cities.
Indy airport flight cancellations mount from snowstorm
Airlines have cancelled about 70 flights through Saturday at Indianapolis International Airport, as a blizzard takes aim at the East Coast and large hubs such as Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
Allegiant adding nonstop flights to Savannah/Hilton Head
The seasonal flights will operate twice weekly and will begin April 8. Allegiant is debuting the route with one-way promotional fares as low as $39.
Frontier adding nonstop Indy-to-Philly flights
The first of three weekly flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport are set to begin April 14.
Former Republic unit Frontier Airlines exploring IPO
Frontier Airlines Inc.—a no-frills carrier that was sold off by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. two years ago is considering starting a formal IPO process as early as next year.
Republic facing turbulence despite new labor pact with pilots
Amid the restructuring of flying contracts, Republic Airways executives clearly signaled that Chapter 11 (dubbed Plan B inside the company) remains an option if more lucrative deals with the Big Three airlines (Plan A) can’t be reached.
Republic Airways reports lower profit, revenue
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. reported a smaller profit and less revenue in the third quarter due to the fallout of its recently resolved labor issues with pilots.
Republic Airways pilots vote to approve labor agreement
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday that a majority of its 2,100 pilots have approved a new three-year contract, ending a years-long labor dispute that threatened to put the regional airline out of business.
Southwest fixes computer failure, sees normal flight schedule
Southwest Airlines Co. said it has fixed computer system failures that delayed hundreds of flights around the United States over the weekend.
Delta sues Republic Airways over flights lost to pilot dispute
Indianapolis-based Republic has been unable to fulfill an unspecified number of flights for Delta’s regional operation, Delta Connection, according to the suit filed Monday.
American to offer new nonstop flights from Indy to New York
New flights—which start in January—will give flyers more options to get to New York City quickly.
Republic Airways shares rise as mediators set pilot meeting
Federal mediators set a Sept. 16 meeting that may rekindle contract negotiations with the Republic’s pilots union and help avoid a bankruptcy filing.
Republic stock rebounds after union shows willingness to talk
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. shares bounced back quickly Wednesday afternoon after the airline’s pilot union said it was ready to resume talks on a contract, easing investor concern of a possible bankruptcy.
Republic Airways stock in freefall after union decision
Shares in Republic Airways Holdings Inc. continued to plunge Wednesday morning on investor concern that a bankruptcy is possible after Teamsters officials declined to force a vote on the regional carrier’s final contract offer to pilots.