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More nonstops coming to BTR (finally)
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:18 pm
American Airlines has chipped away from Delta’s dominance in the BTR catchment area over the years. Daily nonstops to Washington Reagan is only going to solidify it. Good for them and Baton Rouge flyers.
Now we need United to Newark and Chicago. Or new Southwest service….to literally anywhere.
And hub status at MSY with more nonstops to Europe.
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American Airlines has announced it will launch new nonstop service between Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Washington D.C. with daily service to Reagan National Airport (DCA) beginning June 1, 2023. The new nonstop flights will be operated with a 76-seat Embraer 175 jet with first class, premium economy, and economy seating.
Now we need United to Newark and Chicago. Or new Southwest service….to literally anywhere.
And hub status at MSY with more nonstops to Europe.
This post was edited on 1/26/23 at 8:19 pm
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Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:24 pm to frequent flyer
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Now we need United to Newark and Chicago
Nonstop to ORD likely within 5 years after they finish the expansion of their terminal at O’Hare.
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Or new Southwest service….to literally anywhere.
Outside chance, but not anytime soon.
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And hub status at MSY
No chance. We’ll see fewer hubs in the future…not more.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:24 pm to frequent flyer
That’s pretty huge for making east coast trips easy. Years ago I went to DC for a few days then took the Amtrak to nyc to visit family. Amtrak tickets were $50/e. Besides the train station being gross, the train ride was super comfortable with larger passenger seats. It was super safe. I was shocked since it was my first time on a passenger train.
This could make for a cool long weekend opportunity. Go to DC on a Thursday, take the train somewhere on the east coast Friday for the weekend, and then fly home Sunday.
This could make for a cool long weekend opportunity. Go to DC on a Thursday, take the train somewhere on the east coast Friday for the weekend, and then fly home Sunday.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:25 pm to frequent flyer
There was a nonstop to and from Chicago when I first started at LSU in 2008, actually was a major factor in my decision to attend. They stopped it like three months later.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:25 pm to frequent flyer
Not only do I not want to go to any of those cities, I don’t even want to connect through those fricking airports
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:26 pm to teambooyah
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That’s pretty huge for making east coast trips easy.
Yep. And I love the E175.
Upgrade machine!
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:27 pm to TheWalrus
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LSU in 2008, actually was a major factor in my decision to attend.
I remember. Recession got it and the nonstop to Denver canned.
Airlines have been super conservative with expansion since then.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:28 pm to dewster
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Yep. And I love the E175.
My favorite non widebody to fly on at this point
This post was edited on 1/26/23 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:29 pm to frequent flyer
Can’t beat arriving at BTR 30 mins before your flight and cruising through security and right to the gate.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:30 pm to frequent flyer
Oh cool I love DC
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:31 pm to frequent flyer
Awesome! 
Now, I won't have to fly to NO then drive to BR for the 1 - 2 times a year I come back home 
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Now, I won't have to fly to NO then drive to BR for the 1 - 2 times a year I come back home .
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:38 pm to TheWalrus
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There was a nonstop to and from Chicago when I first started at LSU in 2008, actually was a major factor in my decision to attend. They stopped it like three months later.
BTR had a bunch of non-stops added after Katrina but they ended quick. Chicago, Cincy, Newark. Used to fly to Memphis with Northwest until Delta killed Memphis.
I would love to fly into Reagan on the River visual approach one day.
This post was edited on 1/26/23 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:38 pm to frequent flyer
BTR going to have more AM departures than they have jetbridges.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:39 pm to frequent flyer
Denver please
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:40 pm to The Boat
It’s a great approach. That’s an easy airport to get in and out of.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:42 pm to frequent flyer
Of course a Segway from one Swamp to another Swamp...lmao
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:47 pm to frequent flyer
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More nonstops coming to BTR
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by frequent flyer
Checks out
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:47 pm to RedFoxx
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BTR going to have more AM departures than they have jetbridges.
You are joking….but I do think they are replacing and adding new jet bridges. Because this is probably the last one they have.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:48 pm to frequent flyer
The sausage biscuit at the place in BTR is one of the GOAT airport foods. If I fly out of there I make sure to get there early so I can grab one.
Posted on 1/26/23 at 8:52 pm to dewster
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You are joking….but I do think they are replacing and adding new jet bridges. Because this is probably the last one they have.
I’m not joking. I know AA only has 2 jetbridges on their side of the terminal. They have a downstairs gate where you walk out to the plane.
If this DCA flight leaves in the 5 o’clock hour it’s right there with the DFW and CLT early morning flights.
3 flights, 2 jetbridges. Luckily the much maligned CRJ to Charlotte comes with its own set of stairs.
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