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$4.7 million in federal funds to subsidize Cape Air service from Massena to Albany, Boston through 2017

Posted 1/6/15

MASSENA -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will pay $4,781,897 to ensure flights out of Massena International Airport will be able to connect to Albany and Boston through 2017, according …

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$4.7 million in federal funds to subsidize Cape Air service from Massena to Albany, Boston through 2017

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MASSENA -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will pay $4,781,897 to ensure flights out of Massena International Airport will be able to connect to Albany and Boston through 2017, according to Sen. Charles Schumer.

The funding comes through the federal Essential Air Service program, which connects rural airports with main hubs.

The DOT has re-selected Cape Air as the EA provider at Massena International Airport, which provides flights to Boston via Albany, according to Schumer.

The two-year program will subsidize $2,608,773 for the first year and $2,713,124 for the second.

“We are very grateful for the advocacy of Senator Schumer on behalf of Massena and its Essential Air Service provider, Cape Air. Cape Air's continued service will keep things running smoothly here, a benefit to the airport and passengers alike,” Massena Town Supervisor Joseph Gray said.

Cape Air runs nine-passenger Cessna 402 airplanes for EAS flights, Schumer said.

“Making sure the airports that serve small communities throughout Upstate New York and the North Country have the resources they need to succeed has always been a top priority of mine,” Schumer said. “Continued air service is critical to growing the local economy and welcoming visitors to the North Country.”