It's still Leah!

...Please keep your seats and tray tables in their upright and locked positions for departure. Once we have reached our full cruising altitude the captain will turn off the seatbelt sign and you will be free to move about the cabin.

Are you excited yet?!

November 11 the new Indianapolis Airport will officially be open. This will mark the completion of the largest city development project in Indianapolis history, as well as the first airport built since 9-11.

Members of the Indianapolis tourism industry were invited for a sneak peak Thursday evening, and it definitely passed with flying colors! Open space, plenty of outside light shining in, and a modern and fresh feel are the main factors that stood out for me.

The new airport will feature more than 40 new and returning national brands including Starbucks (of course), McDonald's, Brooks Brothers, Borders, Qdoba and Cold Stone Creamery. There will also be one-of-a-kind shopping and dining that showcase some of Indianapolis' top restaurants, art and culture, and sports organizations. In other words, the retail and food at the airport will represent the city. I think that's a great idea, because those who are just stopping through, or who are here for just a quick trip, will get a true Indianapolis experience.

For example,"Cultural Crossroads" will offer merchandise and displays from eight leading Indianapolis museums and cultural institutions including the Children's Museum, the Indiana Historical Society and the Indianapolis Zoo. Look for the first-ever Indianapolis 500-Grill and Brickyard Authentics (a sit-down restaurant with a collectibles shop and Indy 500 museum attached) as well as Patachou on the Fly (a take-off of Indianapolis' beloved Cafe Patachou).

For a complete list of retailers, reataurants and more facts about the new Indianapolis International Ariport, check this out.

You are now free to move about the cabin.