Press Releases
Being ON TIME … It Matters!
At the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, we understand how important it is for you to get in the air … on time! The BTR airlines strive to make sure all flights depart punctually, so passengers can have a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience.BTR is proud to provide travelers with one of the best on-time records and lowest cancellation rates in the country.The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is an ON-TIME leader....
American Airlines Launches Inaugural Baton Rouge Flight to Washington DC
BATON ROUGE, LA – The inaugural American Airlines nonstop flight to Washington Reagan National Airport departed the Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) at 5:42 a.m. today with a 9:20 a.m. scheduled arrival in Washington. The return portion of the daily, nonstop service departs Washington at 7:52 p.m. and arrives in Baton Rouge at 9:41 p.m. The flights are operated with 76-seat Embraer 175 jets configured with first and main cabin seating. ...
Baton Rouge Metro Airport Continues to Experience Double-Digit Passenger Growth
BATON ROUGE, LA – Passenger volume at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) was up 14.7% in June 2023 compared to the same month last year with 66,827 total passengers flying in and out of the airport. The airport’s year-to-date passenger count through June is up 16.5% at 360,584. American Airlines carried the highest share of BTR passengers in June at 44%, followed by Delta at 37.4% and United at 18.6%.BTR passenger numbers are near ...
Baton Rouge Metro Airport To Hold Mock Disaster Drill
BATON ROUGE, LA – Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) will hold a Mock Disaster Drill on Thursday, August 24, 2020 from 9am to 1pm. A disaster drill is required once every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for all commercial airports. The Mock Disaster Drill is an emergency response exercise to test the Airport Emergency Plan in accordance with FAA requirements, and to improve emergency preparedness in the event ...