MAINE — Delta Air Lines now says flights will continue at the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) in the town of Maine, after previously planning to end them. That’s according to Jan. 9 statements from both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. The Atlanta, Georgia–based airline on Dec. 30 had announced plans to […]
MAINE — Delta Air Lines now says flights will continue at the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) in the town of Maine, after previously planning to end them.
That’s according to Jan. 9 statements from both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. The Atlanta, Georgia–based airline on Dec. 30 had announced plans to eliminate air service at the Broome County facility.
“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.
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 contended. “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.).
“When I first heard Delta was planning to end service at the Greater Binghamton Airport, I made it clear that this decision to permanently end service at Greater Binghamton Airport would leave thousands of New Yorkers across the region without access to air service and urged them to reconsider,” Schumer said. “I’m thrilled that Delta has heeded the call to reverse course and resume daily service at Binghamton in the spring. I have been proud to deliver millions in federal funding to improve passenger experience and safety at the Greater Binghamton Airport and will always fight to protect vital services that help the Southern Tier reach new heights.”
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.
