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The public will only be able to access the airport from Loyola Drive.
As we previously noted, driving to the new airport terminal is going to be complicated, at least at first. A new $90 million flyover ramp from Interstate 10 at Loyola Drive will replace the existing ramp at Williams Boulevard, but construction on the ramp isn't expected to begin until after the terminal opens. Drivers coming from I-10 will have to take the Loyola Drive exit to get to the new terminal.

What if you're coming from Airline Highway? Airport officials confirmed the entrance on Loyola Drive will be the only public access to the airport. Those approaching on Airline Highway will need to take Airport Road toward Interstate 10, turn left at Veterans Memorial Boulevard and take Veterans to Loyola Drive.
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The new terminal will have three lounges.
Delta Airlines is the only airline that currently offers a lounge option for travelers in New Orleans. Delta will continue to operate its Delta Sky Club lounge at the new terminal, and United Airlines has announced plans to operate a lounge of its own. In addition, Burns said the airport will issue a request for proposals this fall to find a third-party operator to run a general use lounge at the new facility.