Baton Rouge airport operations steady despite government shutdown

Baton Rouge airport operations steady despite government shutdown

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — As the federal government shutdown continues, questions about its potential impact on air travel are growing. But at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), operations are running smoothly, even as travel picks up for LSU and Southern University homecoming weekends. “We haven’t had any disruptions to our operation, and we don’t anticipate any immediate disruptions,” said Aviation Director Mike Edwards. “Typic…