Press Releases

BATON ROUGE, LA – American Airlines has announced it will launch new nonstop service between Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Washington D.C. with daily roundtrip service to and from Reagan National Airport (DCA) beginning June 1, 2023. The new nonstop flights will be operated with a 76-seat Embraer 175 jet with first class and main cabin seating. ​​​​​​​ScheduleBaton Rouge to Washington D.C.Departs: 5:44 a.m....

BATON ROUGE, La, December 12, 2022 – Governor John Bell Edwards, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Burrell Aviation, a division of The Burrell Group, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, December 12th in recognition of its lease and development plans for 53 acres of runway-accessible land in the BTR Aviation Business Park. The lease has a primary term of 30 years, with two 10-year option...

Getting from our state capital to our nation’s capital is more convenient than ever!No other destination offers more awe-inspiring attractions and collections than Washington, D.C.Each year, millions visit and explore the city’s never-ending variety of national treasures and natural wonders — not to mention its vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.With so much to see and do, it can be daunting to decide where ...

BTR has come a long way in the past year, overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 and positioning itself for growth in the future. Between managing the aftermath of the pandemic and experiencing population growth, a significant increase in passenger volume has occurred this year.One of the key factors contributing to the growth in passenger volume at BTR is the addition of new flights and airlines. United and Delta have both increased their sea...