Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 22
Baton Rouge Airport Expects 14,000 Memorial Day Travelers as U.S. Holiday Flying Hits 3.6 Million
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Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 22
Baton Rouge Airport Expects 14,000 Memorial Day Travelers as U.S. Holiday Flying Hits 3.6 Million
3 articles · Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · May 22
More than 14,000 passengers are expected to pass through Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport during the five-day Memorial Day travel period ending May 26, with 112 scheduled departures.
Nearly 90% full outbound flights reflect a broader surge: AAA forecasts the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record for U.S. travel, including about 3.6 million air travelers—roughly 200,000 more than last year.
7,104 outbound and 6,904 inbound passengers are projected at BTR, and airport officials are urging travelers to arrive early, especially for peak morning departures, and check directly with airlines for updates.
263 million passengers are expected on U.S. airlines from June through August, and BTR is aiming for a third straight annual traffic record after serving about 847,000 passengers in 2025.
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