Ravens fans snapping up flights to New Orleans

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The Ravens cheerleaders spent some time talking to 98 Rock in the Bahamas.
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Cheerleader Angel P. is in her sixth year on the squad.
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In her second year on the squad, Amanda D. lists her favorite restaurant as Olive Garden and favorite movie as "P.S. I Love You."
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This officer looks fairly pleased with the situation.
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Megan A., left, has been a squad member for three years; Stephanie L. for two.
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Courtney D., left, and Amanda D. hit up the water park.
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Dana W. poses before the beautiful beach in the Bahamas.
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Ravens cheerleaders smile for the camera on the beach in the Bahamas.
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Cheerleader Courtney D. shows off a multicolored number on the beach.
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Courtney D. admires the sunset during her photo shoot in the Bahamas.
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Amy H. and Catherine C. pose together on a beach in the Bahamas
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Kristen D., a high school chemistry and nutrition teacher, is on her seventh season with the squad.
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Bel Air native Adriene B. is a graduate of the University of Maryland.
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Meeting the flight crew.
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Ravens cheerleaders at the Red Shoe Shuffle, a 5K run for Ronald McDonald House.
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Lindsay P. goes for a tree-climbing expedition.
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When in the Bahamas, beware roving gangs.
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Kori K. poses with confidence on the beach in the Bahamas.
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Catherine C. lists her favorite song as Yanni's "One Man's Dream."
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Some of the cheerleaders took a break from golfing to practice their dance moves.
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(From left) Ravens cheerleaders Kellie Lee G., Janine Z. and Spencer B. chat with the 98 Rock hosts.
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Marketing coordinator Jessica M. is a rookie on the Ravens cheerleading squad.
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Alyssa H., a Kent Island native, is a management and program analyst.
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Alyssa H. has been a member of the squad for five seasons.
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Penn State graduate Gabrielle S. is working to become a dental administrative assistant.
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Amanda D., Janine Z. and Kellie Lee G. gather for a photo wearing Ravens' purple bikinis.
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Even during a round of golf, these squad members enjoy practicing their moves.
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Ravens cheerleaders do the poolside shuffle.
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Rachel J., Dana G., and Spencer B. model their bikinis by the ocean.
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Amy H. has been on the squad for four seasons and is a pharmaceutical sales representative.
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Amanda D. takes a leap.
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The squad has a lively interview with 98 Rock.
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Catherine C., left, and Amy H.
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The men of the Ravens cheerleader stunt team collaborate with the female cheerleaders on some moves on the beach.
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Alyssa H. on the beach.
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Virginia Tech graduate Dana F. is a systems engineer who is in her second year on the squad.
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Dana W., a University of Maryland graduate and kindergarten teacher, is beginning her sixth year on the squad and her third year as a team captain.
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These Ravens cheerleaders enjoy showing off their moves on the golf course in the Bahamas.
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Courtney D. poses with some of the animals she met at Dolphin Park.
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The Ravens Cheerleaders get ready to board their airplane at BWI for their 8-day trip to the Bahamas
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The squad gather at BWI for one last glimpse of Maryland before going to paradise.
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Leslie A. is the longest-serving member of the squad -- this is her 11th season.
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Courtney L. gets in on the pool games.
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This is Megan A.'s third season on the squad.
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Ravens cheerleader Janine Z. takes a turn with one of the shoot's most popular props.
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Striking a not-entirely-natural pose.
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Joanna T. models on the green during the Ravens cheerleader calendar shoot in the Bahamas.
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Alyssa H. wears a turquoise bikini for the calendar shoot.
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Rookie Catherine C. is a Wisconsin native.
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The Ravens cheerleaders stunt team -- the only male cheerleaders in the NFL -- show off some moves with their female colleagues.
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Courtney L. comes from athletic stock: Her grandmother, Consetta Caruccio, was a celebrated member of the 1936 USA Olympics Gymnastics team.
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Joanna T. plays golf in between shoots with some fellow teammates.
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Wisconsin native Catherine C. is a rookie on the squad this year.
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Kori K. models an orange bikini on a beach in the Bahamas.
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Keishawna G. makes a musician friend.
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Members of the cheerleading squad race the Red Shoe Shuffle, a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House.
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Catherine C. gets ready for her closeup during the swimsuit calendar photo shoot.
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Kellie Lee G. is a Ravens cheerleader and a patient account representative.
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If a Ravens jersey isn't your style, perhaps a team bikini will suffice: Megan A., left, and Stephanie L. in team bikinis.
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On the flight.
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A rock-climbing enthusiast, Courtney L. is a five-year veteran of the Ravens cheerleading squad.
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Joanna P. gets her hair done, and redone, on the beach.
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Some members of the squad sit down with 98 Rock for an interview
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Alyssa H., left, and Joanna P. bring the music.
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Somehow, the water in the Bahamas looks so much clearer and warmer than Ocean City.
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Even on vacation the ladies gather to practice their routines.
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(From left) Brittany W., Gabrielle S. and Adriene B.
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Amanda D., Janine Z. and Kellie Lee G. show off their Ravens swim suits.
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Cheerleader Catherine C. models a bikini at the Ravens cheerleader calendar shoot in the Bahamas.
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The squad goes through some moves during the shoot in the Bahamas.
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On the way down, stopping for a quick pic with an officer at BWI.
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Just a few of the 40 cheerleaders in the Bahamas for the shoot.
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Joanna T. shows off her swing as the shoot takes a detour to the golf course.
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Amy H. poses for her beach shots in the water.
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Joanna T. hits the golf course in the Bahamas.
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Keishawna G., the "Pride of Parkville," has been on the Ravens cheerleading squad for three years.
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Carried by Lindsay P., left, and Alyssa H., the boombox is quite manageable.
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Keishawna G. is not the only squad member whose favorite book is "The Secret."
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During the shoot, members of the squad joined in the 98 Rock broadcasts from the island.
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A veterinary technician, Adriene B. describes herself as "between granola and skater girl."
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Joanna T. is in her fourth year on the cheer squad.
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Megan A. is pretty much a Baltimore girl next door: Her favorite TV show is "The Bachelor," her fave movie is "The Notebook," fave actor is Ashton Kutcher and fave actress is Cameron Diaz.
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Alyssa H. and Lindsay P. pose with a boombox on the beach in the Bahamas.
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Jane B.'s teammates have voted her "most spirited" for the past three years.
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Some of the cheerleaders pose in their Ravens bikinis on a dock.
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A Towson University graduate, Brittany W. is in her second year of cheering with the team.
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(From left) Courtney L., Serena B., Amanda D. and Courtney D. seem a little surprised by the splashing from a new dolphin acquaintance.
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Amanda D., Courtney D., Courtney J. and Serena B show off their shirts at the Dolphin Park.
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Megan A., left, and Stephanie L. model complementary Ravens bikinis.
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A Bowie native, Amanda D. studied at Virginia Tech and is a product developer.
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Squad members Amy H. and Catherine C. pose for the calendar photo shoot.
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Alyssa H., right, bundles up during a shoot.
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Jane B. goes for the coconut.
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Dana F. does stunts on the beach with male cheerleaders.
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Courtney D. and Jane B. do some stunts on a beach in the Bahamas
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Pool games were part of the itinerary for the shoot.
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Leslie A. is the COO of a health and fitness business and the project manager for a power company.
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Jaime A. is an eight-year veteran with the squad.
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(From left) Ravens cheerleaders Kellie Lee G., Spencer B. and Janine Z.

PUBLISHED: January 21, 2013 at 9:16 p.m. | UPDATED: August 23, 2019 at 3:41 p.m.

When it comes to the Super Bowl, Ravens fans are ready to go. Literally.

In less than 24 hours since winning the AFC Championship, fans have booked just about every flight out of town to New Orleans.

“[Demand] is overwhelming…” said Buzz Levin, owner of The Travel Committee, a group and corporate travel agency based in Owings Mills.

Levin said his company doesn’t normally work with the general public, but being based locally and seeing the enthusiasm of the Ravens nation has caused him to make this Super Bowl an exception.

“We’re located in Baltimore…not Minnesota,” he said by way of explanation. “So this is different.”

So in addition to his usual corporate bookings, Levin is offering one- and four-day travel packages to New Orleans for Baltimore fans.

“We have a large variety of things to offer for the Super Bowl,” said Levin. “We have tickets for VIP-only pre-game parties. And we have tickets to things like Maxim, Playboy and Taste of NFL parties.”

He’s rolling those options into packages that include a charter flight, ground transportation, lodging, game tickets and souvenirs. Prices for double occupancy start at about $6,900 per person at go2bowl.com.

Ticket upgrades are also available. “We even have suites available,” Levin said.

For those with less time, Levin’s firm is also offering a one-day Super Bowl experience that departs and returns to Baltimore on game day. The package starts at about $5,000 per person, including taxes and gratuities.

“Right now, air is a problem,” Levin said. “At the moment people are finding it difficult to find cost-effective flights.”

The need for more flights has not escaped the attention of the airlines.

Early Monday, JetBlue added two nonstop flights between Baltimore and New Orleans, one departing in the morning on Feb. 1 and one returning the day after the Super Bowl.

As of Monday afternoon, seats were available on the flights, according to Allison Steinberg, a JetBlue spokesperson.

“We do have seats available and will continue to evaluate the demand for additional flights as we move forward,” Steinberg said. Airfare for the flights started at $810 each way at jetblue.com.

As of Monday morning, all Southwest Airlines flights leaving Baltimore on Friday, Feb. 1,or Saturday, Feb. 2, were sold out. And all return flights from New Orleans on Monday, Feb. 4, were also sold out. Flights for Tuesday, Feb. 5, were also nearly sold out.

A Southwest spokesperson said the airline was evaluating demand and would be adding more flights between Baltimore and New Orleans as early as Monday afternoon. The airline plans included additional service for Jan. 31 and on Feb. 4.

With flights from BWI-Marshall Airport to New Orleans in such high demand, getting to the Super Bowl might require a side trip to Philadelphia or Washington.

Neighboring airports appear to have more availability for flights to New Orleans.

Departing Philadelphia on Feb. 1, fans can choose from several Southwest flights, starting at about $500 each way. Departing on Sunday, Feb. 3, will yield even more options, with web-only fares as low at $118.

Kayak, an online travel search site, was showing flights from Philadelphia to New York on Delta, starting at $1,136 round-trip, departing on Friday, Feb. 1 and returning Monday, Feb. 4.

If you leave on Saturday, Feb. 2, and return Monday, Feb.4, American Airlines showed available connecting flights from Philadelphia to New Orleans starting at $849 round-trip.

Getting to New Orleans from Reagan National in Washington or Dulles in Virginia, available flights are starting at around $1,000 round-trip for departures Feb. 1 or Feb. 2.

But some flights showed as few as three seats remaining as on Monday afternoon.

AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Ragina Averella said Super Bowl travel is expected to be in high demand. With few flights and even fewer hotels available, she said travelers should consider booking through a reputable travel agency.

“We do recognize the cost is going to be higher,” said Averella. “But it gives [travelers] someone to serve as an intermediary and to make their trip easier.”

Averella said AAA-Mid-Atlantic is also offering its own Super Bowl packages, starting at abut $4,200 per person.

In addition to using a travel agent, she also recommends paying with a credit card. “That gives you options if something falls through with your travel plans,” she said.