Some useful tips when flying to New Orleans
It was such a sad day when Hurricane Katrina took out its power onto New Orleans on August 29, 2005. It took apart 80% of this major US port city but it didn’t take out the music that has played in this Louisiana city for centuries.
New Orleans is alive with the same spirit pre-K or pre-Katrina. Beyond the unfortunate destruction of “The Big Easy” lies the music that has kept it alive. Tourists fly to New Orleans to actively participate in reviving one of America’s most beloved cities.
The peak season is from February to April because of the best weather conditions during these months. It is in this season too, that the Mardi Gras and the Jazz Fest are held. You must book your reservations at least six months prior so you can avail of the good rates and to ensure you have a place to stay.
September to October is the lean months at New Orleans. The heat and humidity could be discouraging but one could find reservations at bargain rates. The cold winter, which is short, overcast and chilly do not attract visitors so low rates too are in place. Summer temperatures reach the 30-Celsius mark while winter temperatures could drop to 12 degrees Celsius.
Airports in New Orleans:
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the main airport.
- New Orleans Lakefront Airport provides 24-hour fuel service, line service, flight training, and rescue. This airport, which cost $6 million to renovate, has gone back in service in July 2007.
- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base or Callendar Field
- Southern Seaplane has a runway for wheeled planes and a water runway for seaplanes.
