STEWART AIRPORT – Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of nonstop service between New York Stewart International Airport and Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. The airline, known for low fares, said that tickets will be as low as $39.
That will bring to five, the number of cities served by the low-cost carrier from the Newburgh area airport. Frontier currently operates flights to Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale.
The service to Atlanta, Georgia is scheduled to take off three times per week beginning on May 26. North Carolina’s “Research Triangle” will be accessed through twice-weekly flights between Stewart and Raleigh-Durham International Airport, also beginning on May 26.
The Port Authority’s Alex Minton sees the new service as a home run for the Hudson Valley.
“Unlike Florida, Atlanta and Raleigh have a more even mix of residents and visitors on those flights so it means more people coming here visiting family, friends or just coming because they want to visit the region,” he said.
Frontier’s Will Evans acknowledged that when the merger is completed with Spirit Airlines later this year, it could mean additional service at Stewart.
“Frontier has enjoyed success at Stewart Airport since its arrival in October and the addition of service to Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham is a testament to its commitment to Orange County,” County Executive Steven Neuhaus said. “I have flown Frontier to travel for the military and my experience has been extremely positive. The County appreciates Frontier making this investment into Stewart, which continues to be an integral part of the region’s economic development and tourism initiatives.”
