500,000 fliers expected during peak travel period for Indianapolis International Airport – WRTV

500,000 fliers expected during peak travel period for Indianapolis International Airport  WRTV

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Airport Authority expects 500,000 passengers to fly out of Indianapolis International Airport between Oct. 1 and Oct. 26. The travel surge follows the start of fall break for local K-12 schools and universities such as Indiana University, Butler University and Purdue University Indianapolis. Megan Carrico, the airport’s senior director of public affairs, […] INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Airport Authority expects 500,000 passengers to fly out of Indianapolis International Airport between Oct. 1 and Oct. 26. The travel surge follows the start of fall break for local K-12 schools and universities such as Indiana University, Butler University and Purdue University Indianapolis. Megan Carrico, the airport’s senior director of public affairs, said this weekend will likely be the busiest period of the month.

“We do see October 4th being one of the biggest days with around 23,000 people traveling out of Indianapolis in that time frame.” Carrico said. To manage the crowds, the airport is increasing staff levels. Ticket counters and TSA checkpoints are opening early, and restaurants are adjusting hours to match flight schedules. “We’re staffing up in certain locations, supplementing staff when needed. We have airline ticket counters opening early, TSA checkpoints opening early, as well as adjusting our food and beverage schedules to align with that timeframe.” Carrico said. Traveler Bailey Owens said her family’s