Air Transport Association Statement On Hurricane Gustav Evacuation Procedures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today provided a statement regarding evacuation procedures in advance of Hurricane Gustav:
"As Hurricane Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast, ticketed passengers and those wanting to leave the area should contact the individual airlines directly and travel to the airport as soon as possible. Government officials are advising individuals to leave the area immediately. Starting Sunday, only those with tickets will be permitted to enter the airport. The New Orleans airport tentatively will stop all operations by approximately 6 pm Sunday. We encourage ticketed passengers and those wanting to leave the area to contact the airlines as soon as possible."
Airline Weather Advisories and Travel Policies for Hurricane Gustav (http://www.airlines.org/news/releases/2008/GustavUpdates.htm)
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional information about the industry, visit www.airlines.org.
SOURCE Air Transport Association of America
