Press Releases
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Launches Airport Ambassador Program
New customer service initiative focused on delivering best-in-class experience for travelers...
ACI-NA Announces Winners of the 2017 Inclusion Champion Awards
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) today announced the recipients of the 2017 ACI-NA Inclusion Champion Awards during an awards gala dinner at the ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference in Palm Springs, CA. The ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference brings together more than 500 commercial management, human resource, and finance executive...
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...