As a transplant who now flys out of MSY regularly, I initially fell in the dump camp frankly. Then again, MSP is pretty nice.
Having lived here for a year and a half and probably flown in/out of it 30+ times now, my opinions been turned. Appearances can be deceiving.
To echo others points here, it's:
* Convenient.
* Surprisingly on-time in my experience.
* Well connected to other hubs (SFO connection is returning I think).
* Free wifi.
On the other hand, the food is disappointing to me. They get great food at local events (Jazzfest, FQ Fest, Po-boy fest, etc)... Gets some of those vendors to set up more permanent or perhaps rotating deals. The issues with the concourse layout and security implications make this far more difficult however. This is mitigated somewhat by another posters comments that it doesn't function as a hub so you tend not to spend much time in the airport.
No comments on cars/shuttles. My wife either makes a run or I take a taxi most of the time. Wish the taxis were a bit less but they aren't bad.
Anyway, it's dated... While functional, there's a feel about it that I wish was better. Cosmetic improvements would definitely create a different air about the place and many's introduction to the city. And merging the air-side concourses somehow would make a big difference I think.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with the renovations!
By the way, kudos to LANOIA for jumping into the fray in
post 14.
Welcome to FT!
Originally Posted by
oopsz
As to the people who don't like the city of new orleans- well, if your idea of living is highways and "fine dining" chain restaurants, it's just not for you.
Amen. Finally went to Maximo's last night. Great stuff.