MAINE, N.Y. — After announcing plans to eliminate air service at the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM), Delta Air Lines now says the flights will continue.
That’s according to Friday statements from both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar.
“I am pleased that Delta has identified available aircraft in order to resume daily service at BGM in the Spring. Preserving this flight is a win for the entire Southern Tier, ensuring that this newly modernized airport serves travelers for years to come and that is why I fought so hard to protect this lifeline for workers and businesses in the Binghamton area,” Hochul said.
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In a separate statement, Garnar said Broome County is “grateful” to the governor for “stepping up” getting the Delta Air Lines service restored at the airport in the town of Maine.
“This is a big win for our neighbors, our businesses, and everyone who depends on reliable air travel. Governor Hochul has been a true friend to Broome County and the entire Southern Tier, always listening and always delivering when it matters,” Garnar said. “We also thank Senator Schumer for his leadership and all the folks in our community who rallied together to make this happen. And we’re especially thankful to Delta for believing in our region and bringing this important service back to Broome County. We’re going to keep working hard every single day to bring even more air service home.”
Delta is the only commercial airline operating at the Binghamton airport, per a separate statement from U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.).
It was back on Dec. 30 when Mark Heefner, the Greater Binghamton Airport’s commissioner of aviation, issued a statement reacting to Delta Air Lines announcement that it planned to cease operations at the Binghamton airport on Feb. 14.
