Whoa! Look what I just read on TU The Buzz Business News:
Big Sky ending all upstate air service
The Billings, Mont.-based regional carrier, which flew in the Northeast and Midwest as Delta Connection, will end that service Jan. 7, it announced Wednesday afternoon.
The company blamed bad weather, weak revenue and high fuel prices for its decision.
The move leaves communities from Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake to Watertown, Massena and Ogdensburg without regular air service. Plattsburgh does have twice-weekly flights to Florida.
Earlier this week, Big Sky confirmed it would end its Boston-Albany flights on Jan. 7, three days after Colgan Air, flying as US Airways Express, ends its own service on the route. Albany airport officials said they’re seeking another carrier to serve the route. (Link)
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The new and improved Plattsburgh International Airport will be the main focus of attention at the upcoming Montreal National Home Show. I’m not a huge fan of this type of promotion, but some still swear by traditional methods. The results of a voluntary survey of attendees will be “directly used by the chamber in its continuing air service development efforts.” It’s not just marketing science, but an added bonus, as those “inquiries” could also be used in a fancy tourism CPI formula!
The one page website put up for the airport seems a bit weak considering almost $200,000 in “community support” has been collected to promote this venture. What we really need is for the spokesperson of the home show to let us use her picture on the site. Of course, that might be false advertising.
Travelers heading to or from the Adirondacks or Champlain Valley may find that Plattsburgh is a viable choice – someday. Till then, the best airport choices remain Burlington – VT (BTV), Albany – NY (ALB), or Montreal – QC (YUL). The notable exception, for the moment, is the Adirondack Regional Airport. Last I checked, Continental was still offering $78 Round-trip fares between Albany and Saranac Lake. That is an awesome deal!
Plattsburgh International Airport to be promoted in Montreal
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Update: This airfare is no more.
Without going into the boring specifics, heh heh, there’s a move afoot to aid the Adirondack Regional Airport with some marketing help. Specifically this means helping Commutair – a Plattsburgh-based operator for Continental Connection – with promoting their bargain fare between Saranac Lake and Albany, NY.
$78 Round-trip !! Irregardless of who, or what, or why, that is a great deal. These are one-way flights of 40 minutes.
I’ve found this rate available through the end of March. A quick way to get up here for a weekend? Rental cars are available for as little as $38/day. Some hotels or resorts should jump on this with some packaging which included transportation… Anyway, things are so slow, I’ll bet most hoteliers would send out a ride for free.
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Update:
1/17/07 – My buddy found a round-trip to Melbourne, Australia – leaving from Saranac Lake! It actually was the cheapest option we could find – $1682 total.
Compare to Adirondack Trailways, Albany – Lake Placid $60.50 Round-trip, 4 hours each way.
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It is no secret that getting to the Adirondacks can be a challenge. We are a primarily drive-in destination and if you do a search, you won’t find an Adirondack International Airport. Well, that’s not exactly true, there is the Adirondack Regional Airport at Lake Clear, but with less than a handful of flights a day from Boston or Plattsburgh, it doesn’t really count. So what are the best airports for the traveler wishing to visit the Adirondack region?
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Update: July 2006 – Roadwork is complete. Still dangerous, but now the wall is bulletproof. Watch out for cyclists!!
DOT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR ROUTE 73 AND 86 UPGRADE
The New York State Department of Transportation after years of temporary solutions, much research, and public comment has announced the commencement of repairs this Spring along Routes 73 and 86 in Essex County. Luck Brothers of Plattsburgh, NY has been awarded the contract – Yeah for them! Construction along these two routes will significantly impact access to the Lake Placid – High Peaks region of the Adirondacks from points East, specifically the Northway.
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Well, we’re actually talking about “road” rehab, but the metaphor is appropriate. In our “City that Likes to Drive by the Lake”, there are many roads in need of repair. Lucky for us the city speed limit is puportedly 30 Mph so even the most “in need of rehabilitation” roads are tolerable.
“Another major road construction project will be undertaken in the City of Plattsburgh this summer.
Margaret Street from Robinson Terrace to Cornelia Street, City Hall Place from Bridge Street to City Hall and Upper Bridge Street will all be renovated.”
According to Mayor Dan:
“This will further enhance the downtown and help businesses along Margaret Street”
(Courtesy Press Republican, By JOE LoTEMPLIO, Staff Writer)
In the meantime, plan to avoid downtown, North-South traffic should transit the city via Oak and Catherine Streets otherwise known as Route 22.
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