NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport says it had 13.1 million travelers pass through its facility last year, breaking its 2017 passenger record of about 12 million.
The New Orleans Advocate reports the increase in passengers marks the airport's eighth straight year of growth. Director of Aviation Kevin Dolliole says the airport is working to add new flights. Airlines have added or expanded coverage on nine routes, and seven new routes are expected to start this year.
New Orleans and Co. spokesman Kristian Sonnier says a report on the total number of city visitors in 2018 won't be complete until this spring. But he says the number is expected to surpass the 17.7 million people who visited in 2017.
The airport is moving to a new terminal in May.
