The new system would modernize the airport’s existing baggage operations into a more centralized system for scanning and movement to and from planes.

The Westin Indianapolis Airport, planned for construction directly west of the airport’s existing parking garage, is expected to comprise 253 rooms at a starting rate of about $245 per night.

A contract was approved by Lakeland commissioners Monday and work will begin immediately to improve the airports general parking and overflow lots.

The Indianapolis Airport Authority gave final approval for ... a seven-story Mariott Westin connected to the west side of the terminal parking garage. The hotel will have a full-service restaurant ...