Press Releases

Baton Rouge, LA (July 24, 2018) – BTR Airport Commission Chairman Cleve Dunn, Jr. has been nominated for two Catalyst Awards by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). The AMAC Catalyst Awards honor persons who have made outstanding contributions to furthering the goals of AMAC. Chairman Dunn’s nominations include:AMAC Advocate of the Year Award: This award recognizes an individual within the industry who has been an ou...

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 6, 2018) – New nonstop flights between Baton Rouge and two major travel markets – Austin, TX, and Orlando, FL – will be launched Thursday, September 13th, Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) officials reiterated today.VIA AIRLINES will offer nonstop flights between BTR and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) in Central Florida and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Central Texas. The...

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 13, 2018) – New nonstop flights between Baton Rouge and two major travel markets – Austin, TX, and Orlando, FL – began today. ViaAir nonstop flights will serve Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) in Central Florida and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Central Texas. The new nonstop flights operate three times each week to/from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and t...

The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) will host a Business Opportunities Workshop to provide an overview of Small & Disadvantaged Business (S/DBE) Programs, and show how to navigate opportunities at BTR. This FREE event is designed for all firms interested in pursuing work at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Attendees will learn what it takes to become DBE certified, and get information on upcoming projects at the Baton Ro...