Disclosure :: This is a sponsored post from our friends at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Get Into The Holiday Travel Spirit
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is prepared for an exciting holiday season with Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras all on deck. Here are some important tips to make your travel merry and bright.
Arrival
Keep your spirits high and arrive at least 2 to 3 hours before your scheduled departure. Give yourself extra time during the Airport’s normal peak periods between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to get through security and to your gate.
Parking
Make a list and check it twice. Reserve parking in your preferred parking facility at least 24 hours in advance of your travel at park.flymsy.com.
The Park MSY Express Economy Garage is a cost-effective option at $12 per day with free baggage drop off on Level 1 of the Garage for American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit and United Airlines. After taking the shuttle to the terminal, passengers can then head directly to the checkpoint to go through security.
Checkpoint Updates
Sleigh your gifts this year and put them in bags to avoid having to rewrap them if TSA has to check the item.
To make the travel experience more efficient and secure, TSA is upgrading equipment at the security checkpoint and installing 11 new automated screening lanes (ASLs). Passengers will benefit from the more efficient process which allows you to keep your large electronics in your luggage. An automated conveyor moves bins into the X-ray machine tunnel and then feeds the bins back to the front of the security checkpoint.
A new lane for CLEAR + TSA Pre-Check was recently added to the right side of the checkpoint. Passengers with both CLEAR and TSA Pre-Check should use this new lane to take advantage of both of these benefits.
MSY Guest Pass Program
Hug your loved ones extra tight and spend more time with them before they leave when you sign up for an MSY Guest Pass. The MSY Guest Pass allows you to go post-security to have a meal and hang out with your family and friends before their departure. Sign up at least 24 hours in advance on the Airport’s website and pick up your pass at the Customer Service Desk on Level 1 Baggage Claim on the day of use.
Questions
We try to make travel plane and simple, but if you have a question, we’re here to help.
Questions about security can be directed to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through a variety of methods including the free myTSA app, which has a handy “What can I bring?” feature and historical wait times, Twitter or Facebook Messenger at @AskTSA or by texting “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872).
Information about Lost & Found, Wi-Fi, and maps of the facility can be found on the Airport’s website at FlyMSY.com. For more specific questions, call AVCOM 504-303-7500 for assistance 24/7.
For information regarding your flight, contact your airline.
