We asked the ITH community on Facebook to give other passengers advice to calm their nerves during air travel. We got some great answers! Thank to everybody who participated.

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There’s an exciting new addition at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)! We are pleased to announce the installation of the Mamava, a lactation suite that will give mothers the choice to nurse their infants in private.

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Everybody learns from experience! Because of that, we asked our Ithaca Airport community to share their travel tips on Facebook. We compiled the list of tips below.

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The holidays are meant to be a time of celebration and happiness, but finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be incredibly stressful. Don’t know what to buy for the jet setters in your life and also want to help support your community? Look no further than this list of Finger Lakes-made holiday gift ideas compiled by your friends at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to help you find the perfect present for your traveling loved ones.

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This year we held our second annual Customer Appreciation Event to get you to your holiday destination with a smile on your face and some new ITH swag. Learn about some of the customers that passed through the airport. Thank you for continuing to support our airport!

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There will be a meeting of the Finger Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the East Hill Flying Club, 62 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY. Morgan Hapeman, founder of the Finger Lakes Raptor Center located in Lodi, NY, will be the featured speaker at this meeting and will share her

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The days leading up to Thanksgiving are the busiest air travel dates in the US, with an estimated record of 28.5 million travelers expected to take to the skies this year. To alleviate some of the stress of holiday traveling and to thank the community that travels in and out of the Ithaca Airport, ITH is holding their second annual

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At Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), we pride ourselves on the excellent service with which our employees provide our beloved customers. A happy customer sent us a letter about Trudy Stevens, the front desk manager of United Airlines. Kudos to Trudy! — Hello, Last week I was in Ithaca NY visiting my family and upon my return trip home I met

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On October 14th, the Ithaca Airport hosted their tri-annual airport disaster drill, bringing together emergency services from all over the area to train for what to do during the off-chance of a mass casualty incident at the airport. This testing is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) every three years in order to certify Ithaca to fly commercial flights

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On Monday we celebrated the arrival of United Airlines jet service at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH). Since early October, United Airlines has been serving ITH with Embraer 145 jet aircraft (ERJ 145) as part of a service upgrade program. These fifty-seat jets have replaced the existing 37-seat turboprop planes to accommodate increased passenger demand at ITH. With the introduction of the ERJ

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Roxan has worked for Tompkins County for 28 years, of which she has been at the Airport for twenty-two years. Of the 15 county employees at the airport, she has been there the longest.  Before she worked at the airport, she worked at Tompkins County Probation and Tompkins County Personnel for six years. Roxan is currently Airport Deputy Director of

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On Monday, October 30, we will host a promotional flight and ribbon cutting ceremony at the terminal with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the arrival of United Airlines jet service. The jet will arrive between 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM. Since early October, United Airlines has been serving ITH with Embraer 145 jet aircraft (ERJ 145) as part

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Did you know the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport can connect you to over 700 global destinations? We held a “Where Have You Traveled?” Facebook contest to see where our patrons have flown to from Ithaca. We received over 20 responses which included beautiful pictures of vacation destinations, and the winner was awarded a $250 Travel Voucher to use on their next flight

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Flying Out of Your Local Airport Versus Traveling to a Major City The city of Ithaca, with its stellar colleges, breathtaking gorges, and bustling businesses is a thriving metropolis located in the middle of Central New York. Compared to other cities, it can seem as though Ithaca is an urban hub located off-the-grid. Even Ithaca “townies” admit that it can be pretty tedious to

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Beginning November 5th, 2017, Delta Airlines will resume their late night and early morning services between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH). Reservations are now available with a full schedule being posted. This revamping to Delta’s Detroit services comes after these flights were temporarily canceled in September to allow Delta’s planes to remain overnight in Detroit. 

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TSA raising aviation security baseline with stronger domestic security measures. The new procedures require travelers to place all personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening and are designed to address the current terror threat by raising the baseline of aviation security.

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A recent graduate of the fire academy, Kent has been a member of the ITH fire team for one-and-a-half years. In addition to his position on the fire team, Kent is also a mechanic.  His favorite part of working at ITH is running training drills, as it reminds him of his time at the academy. Before joining the ITH fire

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport hosted our annual Airport Day on Sunday, September 17th, bringing together the community for a day full of all you can eat pancakes, hot air balloon rides, and of course our Runway 5k! Josh Nalley, the Fire Chief and Aiport Deputy Director of Operations, said, “The Runway 5k turnout was great this year, and we’re

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is experiencing temporary changes to our Delta flights. Starting this October, Delta’s early morning flight from Ithaca to Detroit, and late night flight from Detroit to Ithaca have both been removed from the schedule.

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Something exciting is happening this October at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)! United Airlines will serve ITH with Embraer 145 jet aircraft (ERJ 145) as part of a service upgrade program. These 50-seat jets will replace the existing 37-seat turboprop planes to accommodate increased passenger demand at ITH. With the introduction of the ERJ 145s, ITH will now have an

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There will be an organizational meeting of the Finger Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International on Thursday, September 28th, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Training Room of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Administration Building, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY.   Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and

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*** As of October 3, we have reached our quota for volunteers to act as victims. Thank you for your continued support! Do you need to practice for your big debut as an extra for the next box office hit action movie? Or are you looking to learn more about what being a first responder is all about? The Ithaca Tompkins

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Kerry has worked on the ITH fire crew for four years, and has recently returned after a five-year term as a 911 dispatcher. He specializes in mechanics, and is responsible for fixing the trucks and equipment around the airport. Before joining the firefighting operations crew, he worked as a mechanic at a Dodge dealership in Geneva, NY and earned a

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Preparing for your first flight can be a stressful time. Be advised: you are not the only one afraid to fly. Studies show that 18.1% of passengers are anxious about flying for the first time, and 12.6% say they are afraid. If you have anxiety about an upcoming flight, here are some tips you can take to calm your nerves

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Do you have pain when flying? Are you always uncomfortable and anxious to get off the plane? Try out these six simple travel stretches while sitting in your plane seat! Increase blood and oxygen flow, reduce stiffness, and enjoy flights more with these stretches.

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Deputy Chief Jeremy Puterbaugh is the longest-serving member of the ITH fire and operations crew—he has been on the crew for 19 years! Before joining the ITH crew, he worked in the line service for Taughannock Aviation as an aircraft fueler and line technician. His primary jobs at ITH include fire training as the Municipal Training Officer (MTO). Jeremy oversees the training

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At Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH), we pride ourselves on the excellent service with which our employees provide our beloved customers. Nate is the AA night Customer Service Supervisor at ITH and goes above and beyond to satisfy our customers.

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Ready for a vacation? Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) has you covered! With more than 650 global destinations, you are only two stops away from the getaway trip of your dreams. Whether your ideal vacation is exploring a vast forest on the Pacific Northwest coast or sitting on a beach surrounded by crystal clear water on the tip of a Mexican peninsula, ITH has countless travel opportunities that await.

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Cheryl has been the Accountant Clerk Typist at ITH for three years. When you call ITH with any inquiries, she is the friendly voice on the other side of the phone who will answer any questions you might have about travelling through ITH. She is also responsible for managing the airport’s accounts and correspondences, the rewards card program, filing, and

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Although Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is the Southern Tier’s hub for connecting flights to Philadelphia, Detroit, and Newark, the majority of our incoming passengers stay in Ithaca after they land. Whether you are here as a student, on business, or just to get away for the weekend, Ithaca has lots of great things to do during your stay. Here are a few of ITH’s favorite places to visit.

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“Many of us have regretted the day that US Airways, now American Airlines, switched their east coast hub from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and Ithaca were both highly reliable airports, free of the weather and traffic issues that make Philly so challenging. After the switch, there was a time when “everyone had a Philly story” and most weren’t good!  But

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What is your vacation personality? A quiz brought to you by ITH Airport and CNYCentral.com. Take the quiz for a chance to win $250 gift cards from Delta and American Airlines! Make sure to fill out the survey at the end. Share with a travel buddy! #travelpersonality Take the Quiz here.

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After working for nine years as a Delta representative, Tyrone Nelson-Fish is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport’s new Airport Terminal Services Coordinator. He works with the airlines, airport personnel, and staff to make sure passengers have an easy flight. Having worked in customer service for twenty-one years, he is passionate about giving the passengers who come through ITH a positive experience;

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Parking Perks at ITH Parking at ITH was designed to be easy. The parking lots are just a short walk away from the main terminal, meaning you don’t have to take a shuttle to check-in. The lots are safe, secure, and usually never full. You will have plenty of spaces to choose from, and no confusing parking garages to navigate!

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Matt Muraca has been a member of ITH’s firefighting and operations crew for two and a half years. In addition to his firefighting and maintenance skills, he specializes in carpentry. He still works part-time for a residential construction firm that he worked in with before coming to ITH. When working at the airport, he enjoys fire training drills and taking

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Making arrangements to travel to and from the airport can be stressful. Whether you don’t have a car or would prefer not to spend money on long term parking, there are a number of convenient travel options for getting to and from the airport. The TCAT Bus System The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is Ithaca’s primary public transportation system.

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ITH is your one-stop connection to over 650 global destinations through connecting hubs in Detroit, Newark, and Philadelphia via Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines respectively. You can connect to flights to any global destination from these hubs—you can fly to destinations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East directly from Ithaca! In order to make your travels easier,

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Traveling with children can be a stressful process. If it is their first time in an airport or on a plane, they may act up or cause a disruption during the flight. To keep the trip running smoothly, it’s important to have your kids behave and cooperate. Here are some tips to keep your kids occupied and pacified: Plan ahead:

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Meet the newest member of the ITH firefighting operations crew: Dustin Potter. Since January 30th, Dustin has trained daily with the crew and learned more about how to keep the airport up and running. Though he does not specialize in any one thing, he is a fast and eager learner and would like to learn how to weld. He loves

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Last winter, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport was the only airport in Central New York to avoid cancellations caused by snowy conditions. This accomplishment was due, in part, to the efforts of our dedicated firefighting operations crew. Our team is composed of ten individuals who are trained in both operational maintenance and firefighting, and they work hard to keep the runways

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) introduced the latest checkpoint screening technology equipment at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) today.  With the addition of the new Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machine at ITH, the airport is able to further strengthen security for passengers flying out of Ithaca. AIT Technology is designed to enhance security by safely screening passengers for metallic and non-metallic

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Whether you are flying for a vacation or business trip, air travel can be a stressful process. You have to plan your trip, pack your suitcase to just under fifty pounds, get to the airport and  through security, and find your terminal at least half an hour before your flight is ready to board. ITH wants to make this process

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The firefighting crew at Ithaca Tompkins Regional is responsible for maintaining the airport’s facilities and being ready to handle an emergency at any time. In addition to their airport operations work, they regularly run training drills to practice for real emergencies that could happen. In order to take on such an important position, new members must undergo rigorous physical fire

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A member of the operations crew for six years, Wayne Stuttle specializes in fabrication and welding. Although he is a member of the operations crew, he runs his own small business on the side, focusing on welding, fabrication, and construction for farming equipment. Before joining the Ithaca Airport crew, he worked as a volunteer firefighter in Scipio, NY, and for

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has been awarded a $250,000 Statewide Opportunities for Airport Revitalization (SOARs) grant from New York State Senators Pamela Helming and James Seward last Friday. As part of the SOARs program, ITH will receive funding to upgrade and promote the airport throughout the Tompkins County region. Senator Helming stated that the airport is “critical to Tompkins County’s continued

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport would like to advise that, due to early morning traffic congestion, passengers traveling on the early morning flights should arrive one and one half hours before their flight for domestic flights and approximately two hours before their flight for international flights. The additional time is needed due to three fights departing at 6:00 a.m., increasing the potential

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Tom Warner has been a member of the Ithaca Airport’s operations and firefighting crew for fifteen years. A retired veteran, he was stationed in Germany in 1982 before returning to serve as a combat engineering instructor with the Reserve. He has also served as the chief of the Dryden fire department, worked in the Cargill salt mine, and managed the

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Flying with Pets According to the ASPCA, approximately 37% of all Americans own either a cat or a dog. Our pets are a huge part of our lives, and we love to bring them with us wherever we go. In order to keep your pet safe, airlines have created specific instructions for bringing your furry friends on your next flight.

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In 1958, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport had the distinct honor of hosting the first African American female stewardess on a flight to New York City. After Ruth Carol Taylor received her degree in nursing, she decided to become an airline stewardess, defying the racial biases upheld by many airlines. Taylor first applied to Trans World Airlines; after her rejection, she

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Yesterday, the 2nd Landing Café, located inside Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, received a very positive review from a happy customer. While traveling with her family out of ITH, Deb Hover bought some food from the café during a delayed flight. She was delighted by owner Kristine Sweeney’s prompt and friendly service: “she said she would have the food delivered to

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