Direct Flights From Lafayette – What New Destinations Are on the Horizon?

(KMDL-FM) One of the biggest assets that a city can have is a good airport. That easy in and easy out infrastructure is great for business and even better for tourism. Through the years, city leaders in Lafayette have made sure that the airport that serves our community and our region of the state has kept up with the needs of the people.

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Having an airport that can serve aircraft of all sizes is important as South Louisiana plans for the future. Having an established base for rotor-wing aircraft makes Lafayette even more attractive to even more businesses. And then there are aircraft that don't need wings to fly.

A New Spaceport Will Mean An Even Bigger Need For Flight Expansion

Just recently, we learned that our unique way of life in South Louisiana is going to be punctuated by the sound of jet engines and a rocket red glare. SpaceX has announced plans to build a Spaceport in Vermilion Parish.

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Suddenly, an airport that can connect people to all the important places in the world quickly becomes vitally important. But there's another aspect: all of those people who come to South Louisiana to work are going to want to travel too.

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Having a direct flight to major tourist destinations or major airline hubs that serve other parts of the nation and the world would also be a nice feather in our airports' cap. Where should those destinations be?

What Destinations Do Acadiana Residents Want Direct Flights Added in Lafayette?

We asked you about your travel plans, and one of our questions was, "If Lafayette could add a direct flight to any city, what city should that be"? Oddly enough, one of the top three suggestions is a destination that Lafayette used to fly to on a regular basis.

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Currently, from Lafayette you can fly to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here are the Top 10 Destinations you wish you could also fly to.