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• U.S. Air Force veteran dies just days after Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Play Video

  April 24, 2026 8:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force was laid to rest on Friday following his Honor Flight to Washington earlier this month. 86-year-old Milburn Guntz was 19 years old when he signed up for the U.S. Air Force, serving between the Korean... more »

• Navy radioman from Vietnam War era reflects on service during Washington D.C. trip Play Video

  April 16, 2026 8:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War traveled to Washington, D.C. in April to see memorials built as a tribute to U.S. military men and women who served and sacrificed. Charles Buddy Metz joined the Navy in 1966 and served for four years. He... more »

• Baker-area veteran visits Vietnam Memorial Wall nearly 60 years after husband's death Play Video

  April 14, 2026 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louise "Gidget" McIntyre has dedicated her life to serving her community and her country. McIntyre, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Louisiana. She visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall to find the name of John... more »

• Gonzales man pleads guilty to flight from an officer and possession of a firearm, sentenced to 10 years Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:24 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man pled guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. On April 19, 2024, 21-year-old Mark Darby led a Gonzales Police Officer on a short pursuit after the officer attempted... more »

• Almost 12,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the U.S. Play Video

  January 24, 2026 5:26 PM

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Almost 12,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country and threatened to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways with dangerous ice. Roughly... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department arrests man after vehicle pursuit leads to drug bust Play Video

  November 29, 2025 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Saturday that it arrested a man on multiple drug charges after he allegedly fled from police. Officers said a pursuit took place after a driver refused to stop following a traffic violation at Perkins Road and Park Boulevard. ... more »

• People traveling through Baton Rouge Airport say they've seen effects from government shutdown Play Video

  November 10, 2025 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Across the nation, passengers are experiencing travel issues as airports are cutting more flights in accordance with an order last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. While the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is not one of the facilities ordered to cut flights by the FAA, some... more »

• BTR unveils Little Free Libraries in airport concourse with a 'take a book, leave a book' system Play Video

  April 16, 2025 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has installed three Little Free Libraries inside the terminal that gives visitors of all ages a chance to "take a book, leave a book." Airport officials said that the three libraries — located in the main terminal lobby, near baggage claim,... more »

• Crews still searching for flight reported missing on Thursday in Alaska Play Video

  February 7, 2025 8:26 AM

  NOME, Alaska (ABC News) — Crews in Nome, Alaska, are conducting search and rescue operations after a Bering Air caravan with 10 people aboard reportedly went missing, according to local authorities. Alaska State Troopers were contacted around 4 p.m. local time that the flight, which was traveling from Unalakleet... more »

• Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead Play Video

  January 29, 2025 10:12 PM

  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy... more »

• United Airlines flight bound for Houston makes emergency landing at Baton Rouge airport Play Video

  October 15, 2024 12:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A United Airlines flight bound for Houston landed in Baton Rouge after experiencing mechanical issues Tuesday morning after departure from Charleston, South Carolina. The United plane with 123 passengers aboard landed at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport around 8:30 a.m. Airport officials said that the... more »

• Travelers from all over are flying into Baton Rouge during Independence Day weekend Play Video

  July 4, 2024 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Independence Day weekend is a busy time for travel nationwide. The American Automobile Association is expecting almost 71 million people to travel over this Independence Day holiday period. They predict over 5.7 million people will travel by air over the nine days from June 29 to... more »

• TSA will now accept digital drivers licenses at MSY, 26 other airports Play Video

  May 23, 2024 10:36 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Starting Thursday, Louisiana residents can now use their LA Wallet digital IDs to pass through TSA and make flying that much easier. Residents can now use the QR code in the official LA Wallet app to scan through TSA rather than presenting an agent with a... more »

• Track holiday traffic conditions throughout the capital area

  November 22, 2023 3:23 PM

  Use the interactive map above to check real-time road conditions in and around the capital area. Click HERE for live traffic cameras at Baton Rouge's busiest traffic spots through DOTD. Follow the TEAM 2 TRAFFIC Twitter account for up-to-the-minute information on wrecks and roadblocks that affect your drive. more »

• Plane turns around mid-flight after passenger refuses to wear mask

  January 20, 2022 2:01 PM

  A passenger who refused to wear a mask on a flight from Florida to London caused the plane to turn around so she could be removed by law enforcement. ABC News reports the American Airlines flight left Miami around 7:40 p.m., and the confrontation unfolded about an hour into... more »

• Pilot makes emergency landing after passenger assaults flight attendant, air marshal

  December 10, 2021 4:28 AM

  OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - When a passenger aboard an airplane assaulted a flight attendant and an air marshal who attempted to intervene, the pilot had to make an emergency landing so that the passenger could be apprehended by police. According to CNN , the incident occurred aboard a Delta... more »

• JetBlue passenger accused of attacking flight attendant, attempting to break into cockpit

  September 25, 2021 8:53 PM

  The FBI is investigating an incident aboard a JetBlue flight involving a passenger accused of violently assaulting a flight attendant in an attempt to get into the cockpit. The Wednesday, September 22 incident happened on Flight 261 as it was en route to San Juan, Puerto Rico from Boston,... more »

• Spirit Airlines moves into day three of cancelled flights, disruptions

  August 3, 2021 1:50 PM

  MIRAMAR, Florida - Spirit Airlines, one of the United States' most popular low-cost airline carriers, is moving into day three of a rough patch. We are experiencing operational challenges in some areas of our network. Before going to the airport, check your email and current flight status here:... more »

• WATCH: Man on hoverboard stuns crowds in Times Square

  June 23, 2021 7:49 AM

  NEW YORK CITY - New York City dwellers who daily trek their way through the Big Apple's streets are known for their ability to maintain their cool while passing a series of fairly unusual sightings across the city. But over the weekend, New Yorkers and visitors alike were shocked... more »

• FAA issues emergency inspection order for all operators with 737s

  July 24, 2020 9:48 AM

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency inspection order for all operators with 737’s, Thursday. The emergency inspection follows four recent cases of engine shutdown issues. The FAA says the problem is so severe it could result in a “forced off-airport landing.” The order requires operators who... more »

• Delta planning to offer larger plane to fly LSU fans from Baton Rouge to Peach Bowl

  December 11, 2019 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Delta plans to add a special, larger aircraft to its fleet to fly LSU fans from Baton Rouge to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl at the end of the month. An MD 88, a 148-foot, near 148-passenger plane, will be added to Friday outbound service from... more »

• LSU fans greeted with tailgate party at Metro Airport Play Video

  September 6, 2019 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A flight full of LSU fans took off from Baton Rouge Metro Airport this morning, and flyers were greeted with a tailgate before they boarded. United Airlines offered a non-stop flight to Austin and decided to kick the trip off with a party. Passengers enjoyed a... more »

• Delta flight attendant smashes wine bottle over disruptive passenger's head

  July 8, 2017 6:32 PM

  A Delta Airlines flight attendant smashed a wine bottle over the head of a male passenger who lunged for an exit door and assaulted a flight attendant and fellow passenger during a Beijing-bound flight from Seattle. According to ABC News, 23-year-old Joseph Daniel Hudek IV of Tampa, Florida, appeared... more »

• Passenger gets entire plane to himself on flight

  June 24, 2016 6:58 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – A lucky Delta Airlines passenger got on a flight and had the entire plane to himself. Steven Schneider was flying home to Atlanta on Tuesday, June 21 when he arrived to an empty gate area for his flight at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.... more »

• International flight grounded after shirtless man tries to urinate on fellow passenger

  February 10, 2016 5:31 PM

  LYON, France - A “massive brawl” was sparked on an Air Mediterranee flight Monday afternoon when a shirtless man attempted to urinate on a fellow passenger. Authorities reported FlightML2673 was bound for Paris from the Algerian capital of Algiers when flight attendants were forced to take the man to... more »

• Thanksgiving travel tips

  November 3, 2015 7:42 AM

  Baton Rouge- Travel experts are disproving the myth that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day. According to the Department of Transportation, the actual busiest day for travelers is in the summer, and every year it's a different day. Here are some tips to help you find the... more »

• LSU's Paul Mainieri takes to the skies with USAF Thunderbirds

  October 23, 2015 3:30 PM

  LAKE CHARLES - LSU Baseball coach Paul Mainieri reported to Chennault International Airport Friday morning for his chance to live a lifelong dream of suiting up and taking off on a demonstration flight with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Mainieri, who was baseball coach at the United State Air... more »