Baton Rouge Metro Airport reports figures for passengers flying into and out of Baton Rouge were both up in May compared to the month last year. At just shy of 41,500, departing passenger traffic was up roughly 6.3% on the month, while the approximate total of 38,850 passengers who flew into Baton Rouge represents a 5.3% increase. Combined passenger traffic on the month, at roughly 80,300, was up 5.8% over May 2011. Five months into 2012, year-to-date passenger counts at BTR are up 7.7% compared to 2011. Though all four airlines servicing the airport reported increased passenger counts in May, American Eagle had the biggest increase, at just under 11%. Delta continues to maintain the highest passenger share at BTR, followed by United Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways. 2011 was a banner year for BTR, during which more passengers used the airport than in any of the past three years, officials report. A total of 809,851 people flew in and out of the airport, which is the second largest in the state. That was roughly a 4% increase over 2010 figures. Delta held a 38% market share of BTR passengers in 2011, while United had a 28% share, American a 24% cut, and US Airways a 10% share.
Today’s poll question: For air travel, do you typically use the Baton Rouge or New Orleans airport?
