6TH, DARRYL FORGES OUR FAVORITE HYPE MAN. 607. LET’S GIVE YOU A LIVE LOOK HERE AT ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WHERE CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING FROM THE 5:00 HOUR. TODAY, THOUGH EXPECTED TO BE THE AIRPORT’S BUSIEST TRAVEL DAY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND, THAT’S BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE ARE FLYING OUT FOR THE HOLIDAY, AS SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE FLYING IN FOR ESSENCE FEST, AND TRAVELERS COULD RUN INTO SOME TROUBLE. JUST THIS WEEK. DELAYS BECAUSE OF WEATHER AND GROUND STOPS WERE ISSUED AT AIRPORTS IN NEW YORK CITY, BOSTON, AND WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIPLE A EXPECTS A RECORD 72 MILLION PEOPLE WILL TRAVEL FOR THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND. 61 MILLION ARE EXPECTED TO DRIVE, WHILE ABOUT 5 MILLION WILL FLY. AND IF YOU ARE HITTING THE ROADS THIS MORNING, THE AVERAGE PRICE TO FILL UP YOUR TANK HERE IN LOUISIANA IS $2.78. AND A HEADS UP, THE RTA WILL RUN ON A SATURDAY SCHEDULE TOMORROW FOR JULY 4TH. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED, BUT THE RIDE LINE CALL CENTER THAT WILL STAY OPEN FROM 5 A.M. TO 8 P.M. RIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAN AHEAD USING THE LA PAS
New Orleans airport officials provide tips for Fourth of July travel
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport officials urge residents to prepare for a busy July Fourth travel weekend. Thursday is expected to be the busiest travel day for MSY as many people fly out for the July 4th holiday and several others arrive for Essence Fest, with potential travel delays due to weather and ground stops at airports in New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., earlier this week.AAA expects a record 72 million people will travel for the July 4th weekend, with 61 million expected to drive and about 5 million to fly.For those hitting the roadways, the average price to fill up a tank in Louisiana is $2.78.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) officials offered tips to improve people’s flying experience and reduce stress: Plan out a parking location early.Empty your pockets before security screening.Leave prohibited items at home to avoid delays.Have a valid ID ready for security checks.Remember 3-1-1 rules for liquids: Liquids must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less, all containers must fit in a one-quart clear plastic bag, and each passenger is allowed one bag.Put phones in a carry-on to speed up the security process. Another valuable tool is the AskTSA social media handles. Questions from travelers are answered in real time, even before leaving home.To track your flight status, click here. To track available parking spots, click here.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport officials urge residents to prepare for a busy July Fourth travel weekend.
Thursday is expected to be the busiest travel day for MSY as many people fly out for the July 4th holiday and several others arrive for Essence Fest, with potential travel delays due to weather and ground stops at airports in New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
AAA expects a record 72 million people will travel for the July 4th weekend, with 61 million expected to drive and about 5 million to fly.
For those hitting the roadways, the average price to fill up a tank in Louisiana is $2.78.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) officials offered tips to improve people’s flying experience and reduce stress:
- Plan out a parking location early.
- Empty your pockets before security screening.
- Leave prohibited items at home to avoid delays.
- Have a valid ID ready for security checks.
- Remember 3-1-1 rules for liquids: Liquids must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less, all containers must fit in a one-quart clear plastic bag, and each passenger is allowed one bag.
- Put phones in a carry-on to speed up the security process.
Another valuable tool is the AskTSA social media handles. Questions from travelers are answered in real time, even before leaving home.
To track your flight status, click here.
To track available parking spots, click here.
