The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH, NY—Congressman Bill Owens today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has renewed its selection of Peninsula Airways, Inc. (PenAir) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Plattsburgh International Airport. The air carrier will receive $5,428,148 in funding support over two years and provide 12 weekly nonstop round trip flights to Boston Logan International Airport. “Air service to and from Plattsburgh is a strong basis for tourism and commercial investment in the region,” said Owens. “PenAir’s partnership with the Plattsburgh community has been constructive to-date and I am pleased that they have been chosen to continue air service into our region.”

Christopher D. Kreig, Airport Manager at Plattsburgh International Airport, submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of Clinton County supporting PenAir’s Plattsburgh proposal. “PenAir’s service has been well received and I have received multiple compliments on their professionalism and customer service.” PenAir was selected in part due to strong community support.

“This extension will give us important continuity, and comes at a perfect time,” said Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce which serves as the airport’s marketing and development organization. “We recently developed and launched a major two-year marketing partnership with PenAir designed to further build their business, especially from the Montreal market. PenAir has also located a maintenance operation here, bringing jobs to the area and showing that Plattsburgh can support other hub connections as well.”

PenAir will operate flights to Boston Logan Airport using a 30-33 seat passenger Saab 340 aircraft. This new funding represents an annual increase of $243,240 over the current funding level. The selection renewal lasts for two years, from July 1, 2014 until June 30, 2016.