VIA Airlines Announces More Travel Options With Less Time Restraints from BTR

Via Airlines Announces Baton Rouge Nonstop Flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport

BATON ROUGE, LA – Via Airlines has announced it will launch new nonstop service between Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) in Central Florida and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Central Texas on September 13th. The new nonstop flights will operate three times each week to/from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and two times each week to/from Orlando Sanford International Airport with 50-seat Embraer ERJ- 145 jets.

The BTR – Austin-Bergstrom flights will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays with 1:38 p.m. departures. The BTR – Orlando Sanford International flights will operate on Mondays and Thursdays and depart at 1:48 p.m.

“Baton Rouge is an amazing city and we’re excited about the opportunity to serve both its business and leisure travelers alike with nonstop jet service to/from both Orlando Sanford International Airport in Central Florida and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Central Texas as we bring the convenience of nonstop flights to these markets as part of our 2018 expansion,” said Matthew Macri, Via Airlines’ Vice President of Operations. “Via Airlines takes pride in being the airline of the hospitality industry. Our jet service to Orlando and Austin will move travelers to and from Baton Rouge far faster and more economical than existing options or traveling by car. When flying with us you are truly our guest, not just a passenger,” added Macri.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said, “Thank you Via Airlines for having the confidence in Baton Rouge to add two new nonstop destinations in Austin and Orlando. Area residents will enjoy visiting the many attractions they have to offer, but the nonstop flights will also be a significant time saver for business travelers whether they are flying from Baton Rouge or into Baton Rouge.”

We are excited to have Via Airlines call Baton Rouge Metro Airport home. It is our hope that this announcement is one of many more to come. This historic announcement will provide direct flights to Austin, Texas for the first time ever and reestablish direct flights to Orlando, Florida for the first time in over 5 years,” said Cleve Dunn, BTR Airport Commission Chairman, who was unable to attend today’s event but still gave a statement. “By securing these new markets with a low cost carrier like Via Airlines, it will help us to increase our enplanements, increase our connectivity and decrease our leakage. 

According to Dunn, the Via Airlines proposed rates of $80 per one-way flight will help the city of Baton Rouge to be “more competitive with the New Orleans International Airport in these markets.”

Limited, introductory discounted fares are available by visiting flyviaair.com or calling 800-565-5042. Via Airlines also participates in the GDS (Global Distribution Systems), allowing bookings through local travel agencies, online travel agencies (Expedia, Orbitz, etc.), and corporate reservations booking tools.

Baton Rouge (BTR) to/from Orlando Sanford (SFB):

Days of Operation:          Mondays and Thursdays

 

Time of Operation:          Depart BTR @ 1:48 pm        Arrive SFB @ 4:30 pm

                                            Depart SFB @ 11:45 am       Arrive BTR @ 12:45 pm

     

Baton Rouge (BTR) to/from Austin (AUS):

Days of Operation:          Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

 

Time of Operation:          Depart BTR @ 1:38 pm        Arrive AUS @ 3:08 pm

                                            Depart AUS @ 11:45 am      Arrive BTR @ 1:03 pm