A reservation system has been implemented for all nonscheduled GA operations as thousands of private aircraft are expected to arrive ahead of Super Bowl LIX on February 9. [Credit: Kim Hunter/Pixabay]
Key Takeaways:
FBOs in New Orleans are implementing event fees and reservation systems for private aircraft in anticipation of the influx for Super Bowl LIX.
Event fees vary significantly, from a $1,000 airport fee at Lakefront Airport (KNEW) to FBO charges ranging from hundreds up to $17,300 or more, depending on aircraft size and location.
These high fees have drawn criticism from pilot organizations like AOPA, who called for regulatory "guardrails" or FAA intervention following similar charges at last year's Super Bowl.
With just a few weeks to go before Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans, local FBOs are reinstating event fees in preparation for the influx of aircraft.
A reservation system has been implemented for all nonscheduled general aviation operations as thousands of private aircraft are expected to arrive ahead of the NFL’s championship game on February 9.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
