Press Releases
American Scheduling Larger Jets at BTR
American will increase the number of larger Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft with first and coach seating in its Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) flight schedule beginning April 5th.American currently utilizes the larger CRJ700 jets of 6 of its 12 BTR flights to and from its Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) hub. In early April, the number of CR700 jets is scheduled to increase to 10 of 12 for DFW service. American will also introduc...
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) Commission Elects Andrew McCandless as Airport Commission Chairman During February Meeting
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) Commission elected Andrew McCandless as Airport Commission Chairman during its February meeting. Mr. McCandless has served on the airport commission for six years, including as Vice Chairman in 2014 and 2016. He is the Founder and President of the technology firm Bascom-Hunter. McCandless is also an advisory board member for the Princeton University Center for...
Passenger Traffic Up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) passenger volume was up 2.36% in May and 3.05% year-to-date through May. A total of 69,661 passengers traveled in and out of the airport in May, and 311,670 year-to-date. Airport officials attribute the increases to additional seating capacity on American and United due to larger, dual-class aircraft being schedu...
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Passenger Volume Up 10 Consecutive Months
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) passenger enplanements were up 3.93% in May and 3.05% year-to-date through May. A total of 69,661 passengers traveled in and out of the airport in May, and 311,670 year-to-date. Airport officials attribute the increases to additional seating capacity on American and United due to larger, dual-class aircraft being scheduled...