NEW WINDSOR – Getting more air service into Stewart International Airport faces an uphill challenge, but there are hopes that remain alive.
That’s what an expert told the Stewart Airport Commission today.
Eric Billowitz is airport manager for AvPorts, which manages Stewart for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
He said, “The carriers are shrinking their way to profitability.”
Airlines report that their costs have more than doubled since 2000 and are reducing flights to try to push theirs up as well as charging more for baggage and other services, he said.
They are generally not seeking alternatives to big airports, Billowitz said.
But he still sees some possibilities.
“We get meetings with carriers,” and several are considering options that could benefit Stewart passengers.
The Port Authority reported that passenger use at Stewart was down in January and February versus that same period a year ago. The drop was about 20 percent.
Source: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com
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