Gate-side Hudson means you skip the long walk back
This Hudson sits airside in Terminal 1 at MSY, handy if your flight boards soon and you just need basics. Hours generally track the bank of departures, opening early for 6:00–7:00 a.m. flights and closing after the last evening departures. Expect standard airport pricing: bottled drinks around $3–$5, candy and chips in the $2–$4 range, and grab‑and‑go sandwiches closer to $8–$12.
You’ll find the usual Hudson mix: magazines and paperbacks, MSY and New Orleans shirts, and travel gear like phone chargers and headphones. They typically stock TSA‑sized toiletries (3.4 oz or less), so it’s an easy fix if you forgot toothpaste or deodorant. Basic tech like Lightning cables, USB‑C cords, and power banks sit behind the counter or near the register.
Food is strictly functional here: packaged snacks, pastries, candy bars, and sometimes pre‑made salads or wraps in the cooler. Coffee is drip or basic machine espresso, not café‑level, but it works if you need caffeine before an early morning boarding group. Soft drinks, water, and energy drinks line one cooler, with a small shelf for gum and mints right by the checkout.
Lines spike right before 30–45 minute departure banks, especially for 6:00–8:00 a.m. and late‑afternoon flights, since Hudson doubles as a last‑minute snack and charger stop. If you want to keep your stop under 5 minutes, hit it either 20 minutes after a big wave of departures or while your group C or D is boarding next door.
Tip: check the small rack near the register for MSY‑branded magnets and keychains if you need a quick under‑$10 souvenir before you board.