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New Orleans Airport Information

Most heading flying from New Orleans use the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Look for flights from New Orleans using Orbitz.com and you will be able to choose from the many air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Air Canada, AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking in New Orleans

You'll never have to spend hours searching for a parking space as the New Orleans International Airport's long-term parking garage has the capacity to hold 2,500 cars. The cost is fairly reasonable at a maximum of $13 for any 24-hour period. Alternatively, there are also off-site parking operators like Park 'N Fly on Airline Drive and US Park on Airline Highways that offer free shuttle services to and from the airport.

Ground Transportation in New Orleans

To get to the airport, you can take the airport-downtown express bus (E-2) for only $2.00, but jostling with other commuters may not be convenient if you're carrying a lot of luggage. Tiger Airport Shuttle provides transportation to and from Baton Rouge, while the airport's shuttle service travels between the airport and New Orleans' central business district. You can also find cabs that charge roughly $33 for transportation from the downtown area to the airport. If you purchased your air ticket through Orbitz.com, you may have saved enough money to treat yourself by hiring a private car or limousine service to get you to the airport on time in comfort.

Restaurants in the New Orleans Airport

Whether you are looking for a cold beverage or a light nosh, you will have plenty of choices once you reach the airport. Popular eateries include the Café Beignet in the West Terminal near the JetBlue counter, Lucky dog on concourses B and C, PJ's Coffee before the security checkpoint on Concourse C and Praline Connection on Concourse B. Enjoy your trip, and remember to use Orbitz.com for the best deals the next time you are looking for flights from New Orleans.

Flying to Asheville

Need to go to Asheville in North Carolina? Let Orbitz.com search through its extensive database for the cheapest flights to Asheville. You may find a bargain on hotel and transportation packages as well, depending on the time of year and your budget. Travelers entering the city land at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located nine miles south of the city in Fletcher. The airport mainly handles Delta, United Airlines, and US Airways.Orbitz.com maintains comprehensive flight listings for these and other airlines so you can find the best tickets.

Transportation from AVL

You have several options for traveling to your destination from the airport. Taxi services are available at $2.50 per mile starting with $2.50 on the meter. If you prefer to take a bus, the Asheville Transit Route 6 charges $1.00 per person. Orbitz.com also provides links to local rental car services, and the airport's proximity to I-26 gives easy access to the rest of Asheville.

Weather in Asheville

Asheville summer temperatures hover in the low-to-mid-80s, but can drop to the 60s. Winter temperatures, meanwhile, can drop to the mid-20s. Monthly precipitation remains mostly constant, with October being the driest month. Snowfall can occur in winter, but it does not remain on the ground for long.

What to Do in Asheville

Asheville is located in western North Carolina, near the foothills of the Appalachians. If you like hiking, you have over twenty hiking trails to explore. For more city-bound tourists, Asheville has a strong affinity with the arts. The Asheville Art Museum houses a varied collection of American art from the 20th century. If you book your flights to Asheville through Orbitz.com, the site will provide you with a list of hotels near tourist destinations.