Million Air Summer 2022

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING STENNIS, MISSISSIPPI

North of NewOrleans WHETHER HEADING SOUTH OR BLASTING INTO SPACE, STENNIS OFFERS OPTIONS FOR EVERY TRAVELER

WHERE TO SLEEP Between New Orleans’s thriving business district and history-rich French Quarter, The Roosevelt New Orleans is the city’s king of luxury. First opened in 1893, the property was damaged in Hurricane Katrina and fell from the public eye for the fi rst time in its history. Thankfully, a renovation, with a new Waldorf Astoria a ffi liation, has revived the legend and its stunning Astoria Suites. 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, +1 504 648 1200, therooseveltneworleans.com WHERE TO EAT Commander’s Palace — and the striking Victorian building it has called home for nearly 130 years — is more than a restaurant; it’s a piece of Southern history. While the riverboat captains and pre-war socialites may be gone, it has lost none of its classic elegance, o ff ering intimate private dining options and an encyclopedic menu of Creole classics. This icon is at the top of every Gulf Coast gourmand’s fi ne dining checklist. 1403 Washington Avenue, +1 504 899 8221, commanderspalace.com

French Quarter

For a fi rst-time visitor, Stennis might appear quaint in comparison to many of Million Air’s bustling metropolitan locations. But dig a little deeper, and a rich culture boasting a plethora of activities and attractions is uncovered. Stennis Space Center is undoubtedly the area’s claim to fame and number one attraction, playing host to not only thousands of visitors every year, but also to some of the most important technological studies in all of NASA. Located on the banks of the Pearl River in Hancock County, Mississippi, Stennis Space Center hasn’t received the same Hollywood treatment that its bigger brothers in Houston and Orlando have, but its rocket-testing facilities are unrivaled, leading some to coin the phrase ‘the road to space goes through Mississippi.’ Visitors who are interested in the life forms on this planet can also enjoy the Stennis area, as it boasts innumerable wildlife reserves and national refuges throughout its diverse array of ecosystems. The 35,000-acre Pearl River Wildlife Management Area unfolds from its namesake’s east bank, o ff ering hunting, fi shing and hiking opportunities, as well as family-friendly swamp tours. Farther downstream, the Delta National Wildlife Refuge plays host to one of the most unusual habitats on Earth. If you’ve ever pined to step into the mouth of the mighty Mississippi, Delta National o ff ers the perfect opportunity, with 48,000 acres of life-rich wetlands formed entirely from sediment deposited by this

Stennis Space Center

WHERE TO FLY Located just across the Pearl River from New Orleans at Stennis International Airport, Million Air Stennis o ff ers every amenity for the private jet traveler, including a hospitality bar, conference rooms and Mercedes-Benz crew cars. Captain and crew will be equally pleased thanks to our pilot lounges, theater room, cafe and a dedicated fl ight planning room.

huge American river. Traveling urbanites needn’t worry about all this focus on the great outdoors, either. New Orleans, just minutes down the road, o ff ers great accommodations and hospitality. Home to one of the most vibrant cultures in the country, the Crescent City o ff ers plenty to do, including a trip through the French Quarter for a glimpse of its famous sights, such as Bourbon Street and St Louis Cathedral. After a ride around town in one of the antique streetcars, return to the modern world with a stop at the Caesars Superdome, which, in the years since Hurricane Katrina, has become a beacon of hope for the city.

MILLION AIR STENNIS (HSA) Stennis International Airport 7250 Stennis Airport Drive Kiln, Mississippi 39556

T +1 228 463 2389 F +1 228 463 2335 E info.hsa@millionair.com millionair.com

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