Contour Airlines is coming to Indianapolis: What you should know

Earlier today, officials announced that Indianapolis International Airport will get a new airline.

But you might not be familiar with Contour Airlines. Here's what we know about the carrier.

Where is Contour Airlines based?

Smyrna, Tennessee, which is about 25 miles southeast of Nashville.

What types of planes does it operate?

Contour Airlines uses Embraer ERJ-135/145 regional jets. The company has plans to acquire more aircraft in the next few years.

Flights from Indianapolis feature a 30-seat configuration with single seats on the left side, twin seats on the right side.

Are there any airline perks?

The airline boasts leather seats with 36 inches of legroom and no middle seats, with some standalone single seats available. Flights include free seat selection and complimentary beverage and snack service. The first checked bag is also free.

When will operations in Indianapolis start?

Contour Airlines expects to begin service at Indianapolis International Airport on June 10.

Where will it fly to from Indianapolis?

So far nonstop flights to Nashville, St. Louis and Pittsburgh have been announced.

How much are flights?

A quick search on the Contour Airlines website shows flights to all three destinations are currently priced from $99 to $149 one-way, starting on June 10.

What time are the flights?

Indianapolis to St. Louis: Flights leave Indianapolis at 9:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, 4:45 p.m. on weekends. Return flights are 8:15 a.m. and 6:05 p.m. on weekdays, 10:30 a.m. on weekends.

Indianapolis to Nashville: Flights leave Indianapolis at 8:45 a.m. and 7:25 p.m. on weekdays, 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays, 7:25 p.m. on Sundays. Return flights are 7:25 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. on weekdays, and 4:55 p.m. on weekends.

Indianapolis to Pittsburgh: Flights leave Indianapolis at 12:15 p.m. on weekdays, 1:15 p.m. on weekends. Return flights are 2 p.m. daily.

Where else does it fly?

Contour Airlines currently serves 20 airports of varying sizes in 10 states including Oakland, Tupelo in Mississippi, Parkersburg in West Virginia, Page in Arizona and Macon in Georgia. Santa Barbara, California, is the airline's first focus city, a destination that operates multiple nonstop routes. Indianapolis will be the airline's second focus city.

What is the company's background?

The airline was founded in 1982 as an on-demand charter service, known previously known as Corporate Flight Management. In 2016, the company began referring to its charter flight operation as Contour Aviation, and the commercial regional airline as Contour Airlines.

Contact IndyStar reporter Kellie Hwang at 317-444-6032 or kellie.hwang@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @KellieHwang.