- ADVERTISEMENT - Though airport officials are still unsure how the pandemic will continue to affect passenger patterns and behaviors, Airport Director Cynthia Guidry stated in a memo this week that “the recovery of flight and passenger traffic is accelerating.” “Vaccine distribution is advancing faster than anticipated and is providing added confidence to passengers and attracting travelers who may have chosen not to travel until fully vaccinated,” Guidry said in the memo. “As a result, it appears likely that recovery of air traffic will continue.” Southwest Airlines announced additional destinations including flights to Hawaii last month and an increase in flights to already established destinations. Hawaiian Airlines added a new flight slot to Maui and American Airlines added Dallas to its schedule.