b'58 MSY SPECIAL EVENTSadded flights with more than 546,000aviation operations over four days. An seats between Feb. 2 and 11. TSAexpanded apron space, NFLs reservationA Super Impactbrought in an additional 100 screeningsystem and FAA support made the traffic officers and boosted use of K9 teams andincrease tenable.Preliminary estimates indicate that federal air marshals. Landside, transportation networkSuper Bowl LIX created an economic The airport had anticipated up tocompanies such as Uber and Lyftboost of at least $500 million for New 30,000 passengers on Monday after theprovided 25,517 trips from the airportOrleans. The National Football League game for Super Bowl LIX; however, itFeb. 7 through 14, a 40% bump toalone spent an estimated $34 million set a new record that day by processingthe usual volume. In addition, therestatewide.more than 43,188 departing passengerswere 10,617 taxi trips during the sameMore than 127 million people (about double the amount of previousperioda dramatic increase comparedwatched the official gameday other busy days). Despite record volumes,to the 1,500 airport pickups during anbroadcast, the largest television management reports that operations ranaverage week.audience in Super Bowl history.smoothly that day. TSA processed 88%Following Super Bowl LIX, many of travelers in less than 15 minutes, aidedHost Committee officials say the travelers shared positive feedbacksuccessful event further solidifies by the 24-hour checkpoint, additional staffabout their experiences at MSY. Murray from partner agencies and round-the- New Orleans reputation as a world-reports that guests praised the airportsclass destination for events and clock support from volunteers, airlines andcleanliness, with many noting that concessionaires to keep travelers flowing. tourisman afterglow that will surely restrooms and facilities were among thebenefit Louis Armstrong New Orleans In addition to the spike in commercialcleanest they had ever encountered. TheInternational Airport (MSY) for years passengers, MSY experienced a majoroutpouring of appreciation affirmed thatto come.influx of private aircraft871 generalefforts to deliver a smooth and pleasant ARE YOUREADY?Adapting for future needs can be challenging.Emerging aviation technologies and initiatives are putting an increased focus on energy resilience, energymanagement, electrification requirements and asset management. Contact us to start planning a roadmap to accommodate for your airports future.HANSON-INC.COM/FLYAirport Improvement Are You Ready Ad March 2025.indd 1 4/21/2025 9:55:44 AMMay | June 2025AirportImprovement.com'