Memorial Day travel rush off to early start
Even as politics and the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers.
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Airport considering nearly $140M upgrade to baggage handling system
Airport officials are close to moving forward with the development and installation of a new luggage system at Indianapolis International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the facility’s security and efficiency.
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Indy airport board approves plans for $206M hotel. Here’s when it could open.
The vote comes just under a year after the budget for the hotel was slashed by $57 million.
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UPDATE: Flights canceled, schools and courts close amid winter storm
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a Winter Storm Warning until 7 p.m. Monday and warned people to “delay all travel if possible.”
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Indianapolis International Airport expects more than 100 private jets as part of All-Star rush
The Indianapols Airport Authority said it anticipates a busy weekend and is working closely with the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration and others to accommodate the increased traffic.
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Americans set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend
Whether it’s a road trip or jumping on a plane, Americans are expected to travel in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no Real ID can fly, but with likely extra steps
Kristi Noem, head of Homeland Security, said security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the Real ID deadline hits Wednesday.
Huse Culinary to open new St. Elmo bar, restaurant concept at Indianapolis airport
The new restaurant blends brands 1933 Lounge and the HC Tavern + Kitchen and will offer full dining service as well as grab-and-go options.
City officials see promise in Indiana House road-funding legislation
Indianapolis’ pothole-ridden roads might see a financial boost under an amended road-funding bill that provides options to local leaders.
Trump says he will change Gulf of Mexico’s name. Can he do that?
President-elect Donald Trump provided no details about how he planned to implement the name change, but the comments sparked immediate questions about whether a president has the authority to rename an international body of water.
Jaguars home after getting stuck on Indianapolis tarmac for 7 hours
The Jags’ charter flight was cleared to leave at 1 a.m. Monday and landed in Jacksonville two hours later.
Skyrocketing car-insurance premiums pushing inflation higher
Insurance premiums are among a handful of stubborn costs that have yet to yield much relief for consumers, in addition to shelter costs and other services like medical care.
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.
Holcomb plans trade trip to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
It will be Holcomb’s 27th and final international economic development trip as governor, and his first visits to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
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 launching nonstop from Indy to Atlanta, seasonal to New Orleans
The Florida-based budget carrier will begin daily service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on May 7 and seasonal nonstops to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
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.
Flying air taxis move closer to U.S. takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Tuesday by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
Holcomb heading to Greece on latest trade trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is scheduled to lead a trade delegation to Athens in a trip organized by the Council of State Governments.
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025
Southwest plans to begin assigned seating in the “second half” of next year, the airline said. The shift does away with its trademark open seating, where travelers can pick any seat they want after boarding a flight.
Madison Avenue to undergo three-phase, $47M ‘road diet’
Plans call for the removal of two vehicular lanes and the addition of new pedestrian and cyclist space.
State agencies spent $5 million on travel in 2024 fiscal year
The top spenders mostly covered in-state travel for facility visits, conferences and inspections.
Analysis shows Indiana needs nearly $1B more to maintain local roads, bridges
Eliminating poorly rated local roads and bridges across the state over the next 10 years would cost more than twice that amount, analysts estimated.