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BTR to Celebrate Special Nonstop Service to Lexington for LSU vs. Kentucky Matchup with Ultimate Tailgate Party
Delta Air Lines has added special nonstop service between BatonRouge and Lexington for fans traveling to the weekend matchup, providing Tigerfans with a convenient option to fly directly from their hometown airport toKentucky.
To celebrate the added service, BTR will host an UltimateTailgate Party beginning at 8:00 a.m. Friday on the 2nd floor of the terminalbuilding. The event will feature music, giveaways, football-themedfestivities and fan sendoffs as travelers make their way to Kentucky. The eventis free and open to the public.
“We’re excited to celebrate this special nonstop service and sendTiger fans off from BTR in true Baton Rouge fashion,” said Mike Edwards,Director of Aviation. “Adding convenient nonstop options for our communityis exactly what flying from your hometown airport is all about. We’re lookingforward to celebrating with travelers Friday morning and wishing them a greatweekend in Kentucky.”
Special Nonstop Service Connects BTR to Lexington
Delta Air Lines has added special nonstop service between BatonRouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Lexington (LEX) for the LSU-Kentuckyfootball weekend.
The added service provides fans with a convenient way to traveldirectly from Baton Rouge to Lexington rather than connecting through anotherairport.
BTR is celebrating the special service with Friday morning’sUltimate Tailgate Party, giving travelers an opportunity to enjoy somefootball-themed fun before heading to the gate.
Join the Ultimate Tailgate Party at BTR
The BTR Ultimate Tailgate Party will begin at 8:00 a.m. Friday,October 9, on the 2nd floor of the terminal building.
BTR Ultimate Tailgate Party
Friday, October 9, 2026
8:00 a.m.
2nd Floor Terminal Building
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Fans are encouraged to wear purple and gold and stop by to enjoythe festivities and help BTR send travelers off for the weekend.
BTR encourages travelers to use the Fly My Airport tool andexperience the convenience of starting their trip at their local airport.Travelers can visit www.flybtr.com to comparefares, and book travel.
The BTR Ultimate Tailgate Party is hosted by Baton RougeMetropolitan Airport and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, orotherwise associated with Louisiana State University.
Louis Hubbard II
Assistant Director of Aviation
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
(225) 355-0333