New Orleans Faces Airlift Issues

Airlift capacity to New Orleans came into question recently when Microsoft Corp., citing the logistical challenges associated with reduced flights, decided to relocate three conferences it had planned for the Crescent City in 2007. Microsoft spokeswoman Robyn Kratzer says the issue “really was all about the airline infrastructure.” Kratzer also points out that a “significant” portion of the people from the relocated meetings come from international destinations, “compounding the logistical