04/14/2026
If you know me, you have heard me complain about the lack of direct flights from Indianapolis. But guys, I am here to tell you that otherwise the IND airport rocks.
We have our whole airport arrival down to a science. I roll up to the departure level, unload Tom, the kids and the luggage. They proceed to the check-in counter, check the bags while I switch over two lanes and enter the parking garage (without even having to circle back around the airport, I might add)!
I park in the daily lot. Walk across the bridge, up the escalator where I meet the fam at the check in desk and finish check in.
Then we proceed through the accessible check point with our TSA Pre- check. There is a slight delay with TSA because Tom is not ambulatory, so they insist on patting him down in his wheelchair and doing several swipes along the chair.
I mobile order Starbies while we wait for him, & we pick it up on the way to the gate.
And bam! We are curb to gate and ready to board in 30 min or less!
Take that LAX! One hour just to return the rental car. insanity!
