As part of our celebration of the 50th season of Saints football we'll be taking a look at some traditions and great moments in team history.
From the earliest days of the franchise, fans have found their way to what was then Moisant Field and is now Louis Armstrong International Airport to greet the New Orleans Saints after road games.
More often than not, it's been after a loss (152-223-4 in the regular season, 1-6 in the playoffs), but the players say that's when they appreciate it the most.
Conditions have changed in the last half-century, especially when airport security is involved.