Sports travel is having its 'Eras Tour' moment. Airlines have noticed

Next month, the reigning national champion Indiana University Hoosiers head to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a college football showdown against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. United Airlines is planning to help with the fan frenzy.The carrier plans to offer a rare flight between Indianapolis and Lincoln on game weekend. Normally, it wouldn't connect those two cities with nonstop service.There are more flights like that one, too.That same week, United will also offer unusual nonstop service between Eugene, Oregon, and Columbus, Ohio, catering to a high-stakes University of Oregon-Ohio State University matchup.Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines has added a full slate of flights this fall, specifically to carry fans to away games.United Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft. FABRIZIO GANDOLFO/SOPA IMAGES, LIGHTROCKET/GETTY IMAGESAnd later this month, American Airlines will go bigger and farther: When the Dallas Cowboys head to Brazil for an NFL game, American will offer a special flight from Dallas to Rio de Janeiro on one of its large Boeing 787 Dreamliners.Everywhere you look right now, airlines are leaning into sports. For good reason, too."The local market in sports is so popular righ...