The Legislature, by unanimous vote, confirmed County Administrator Joe Mareane’s appointment of Michael Hall as Interim Manager of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. (Legislators Mike Sigler and Nathan Shinagawa were excused.) Mr. Hall will serve as Interim Airport Manager following the retirement of Airport Manager Bob Nicholas July 31, after 25 years of distinguished service. Mr. Hall, an Ithaca native and

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Manager (ITRA) Robert Nicholas announced this month that he will retire as manager of the airport following 25 years of service. Born in Oxfordshire, England, you’ve probably heard his distinctive accent from his many radio ads* for the airport over the years.  He became an American citizen in 1990. Nicholas is only the third airport manager

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional airport launched a new marketing campaign that invites the business and leisure travel community to make flying out of ITH the first choice when making travel plans. This is part of efforts to keep planes full and to position ITH for new service and lower rates in the long term. The new initiatives include: An advocacy

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Doug Lewis, manager of the Air Traffic Control Tower in Ithaca, was today presented with the 2013 “Manager of the Year” award in a special ceremony at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Doug has been a controller in Ithaca since May 2001, previously recognized as Controller of the Year in 2005, and became tower manager in April 2007. Randy Walls,

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Ithaca’s East Hill Flying Club just announced that it was one of only six flight schools in the country to receive the 2012 Flight Training Excellence Award from the 400,000-member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Established sixty years ago, the club is based at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. David St. George, chief instructor and manager of the club,

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Ithaca, NY, August 2, 2012 – The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is hosting its third annual juried art show. The first place prize will be a $500 travel voucher good for flying in or out of ITH. The 2nd prize will be a $250 travel voucher and all other participants whose work is selected will receive one-time long-term parking vouchers

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United Airline’s daily flights to Newark New Jersey offer convenient and easy options to get into New York City: 1. Airtrain and NJ Transit Arrives every few minutes at the airport terminals $12.50 one-way ticket Arrives at NY Pen Station in about a half hour 2. The Newark Airport Express Bus Leaves every 15 minutes $15 one-way ticket or $25

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport’s total passenger count for 2011 calendar year reached 242,493, topping 2010 totals just slightly, but still breaking records. Total enplanements topped 121,000 for the second year running. While there were 55 passengers less than the record 2010 enplanement total, more deplaning passengers were recorded, boosting total numbers. Overall, the airport handled more arriving and departing passengers

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In keeping with its innovative new Sustainable Master Plan and its goal to work towards eventual carbon neutrality, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is teaming with Sustainable Tompkins to make the Finger Lakes Climate Fund available at the airport. Air travelers can use the airport-provided computer in the passenger departure lounge, or two additional stations in the airport installed by

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is being recognized with a prestigious national award for its Sustainable Master Plan. The Plan has been chosen as a recipient of the 2011 “Airports Going Green” (ASG) award, to be presented October 31, at the fourth annual Airports Going Green Conference in Chicago, IL. Announcing the award, Chicago’s Deputy Commissioner of Aviation for Sustainability, Amy

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Discover local silent film history this fall with Romance, Exploits & Peril: When Movies Were Made in Ithaca, a multimedia exhibition at 8 locations in downtown, the surrounding area and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. From Sat. Oct. 1 through Sun. Nov. 6. Exhibit Guides available everywhere soon and online atwww.ithacamotionpictureproject.org. Brought to you by Ithaca Motion Picture Project.

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Every so often, airport administration is made aware of an exceptional example of customer service at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and every time, we take a moment out of our often busy days to make sure the employee responsible is recognized for his or her efforts. Regardless if the employee works directly for the airport, or is a contractor

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A record 121,334 passengers departed the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport this year, more than 11% over 2010 figures and an all time airport record. The second highest year for enplaned passengers dates back to 1990 with 114,154 getting on commercial service flights. What’s more, load factors, or the percentage of seats filled on flights was reported to be 70.7 %

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Airport Manager Robert Nicholas was recently asked to address the “Airports Going Green” Conference that was held November 15 through 17 at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Chicago’s “Miracle Mile.” The conference, hosted by Mayor Richard M. Daley and the Chicago Department of Aviation, was opened by Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, who confirmed the Obama Administration’s enthusiastic support of

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A recent e-mail from a very appreciative US Airways traveler led to the award and recognition of Michele Blanchard, a US Airways Customer Service Agent in Ithaca.  Michele’s exceptional personalized service went well beyond what any traveler might come to expect.  For that reason, US Airways and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport are proud to announce our appreciation for her and the fine

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The C&S Companies donated $1,000 to the Tompkins County SPCA with a check presentation at the agency’s shelter on Hanshaw Road on Tuesday, January 5. C&S gave the donation as part of their work on a sustainable airport master plan for the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. As part of the project, the firm conducted passenger, business, and pilot surveys in

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has started its latest master plan update project with sustainability in mind.  The Federal Aviation Administration agreed to fund a “green” master plan which would be a first in the country.  In September, a kickoff meeting was held with stakeholders and the airport is well on its way to deloping sustainable concepts for future airport development.  The airport is

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ITHACA, NY  U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) joined Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Manager Bob Nicholas today to announce $418,042 in funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to acquire snow removal equipment. “I am pleased to present this federal grant which will enable Ithaca Tompkins Regional to continue to operate safely in all

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ITHACA, NY  U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) joined Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Manager Bob Nicholas today to announce $418,042 in funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to acquire snow removal equipment. “I am pleased to present this federal grant which will enable Ithaca Tompkins Regional to continue to operate safely in all

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US Airways Magazine features Ithaca in their promotional business series section of their in flight magazine this month. A press conference was held on Monday to highlight the piece that was produced with help from Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD). 15 full pages, including local advertising, were dedicated to the uniqueness Tompkins County enjoys as a great place to live

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Last week, the Business Travel Coalition issued a report on the economic fallout from sky rocketing fuel costs saying that at least 150 airports were in danger of seeing some cutbacks by carriers now serving them. In a few cases, airports could lose all of their service. Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport was on this list. However, the small airport that’s

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport announced today its receipt of a substantial federal grant for safety upgrades and improvements. “We are delighted to receive a $ 7,621,250 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to complete Runway Safety Area improvements, remove obstructions (trees and shrubs) from around the airport and to complete Phase III of the

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David St. George, the chief pilot and chief instructor at East Hill Flying Club, was recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration and awarded Flight Instructor of the Year for the eastern region (one of six national regions) for 2008.  The award is part of the national General Aviation Awards Program, which is a cooperative effort between the FAA and industry sponsors

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Taughannock Aviation Corporation (TAC), the fixed base operator (FBO) for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, is completing a major new facility that will cap over a decade of growth and facilities expansion. TAC owners, staff, airport manager Bob Nicholas, Airport Services Board members and Doug Levine of the Tompkins County Chamber held a news conference and ribbon cutting that discussed TAC’s

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The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport was one of the first airports in the country to provide terminal-wide wireless access to the Internet for its customers. The program, which has been in effect since December 2003, has been operated by Ithaca-based Clarity Connect. Wireless equipped users will now be able to access the service anywhere within the terminal building free of

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Midwest ATC Service, Inc., which provides Air Traffic Control services at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, has recently promoted Randy Walls to the position of Eastern Terminal Service Area, Area 1 Manager. Randy moves to the main office in Overland Park, Kansas from his position as Ithaca’s Air Traffic Manager. Doug Lewis, long time Ithaca Air Traffic Controller and 2005 Controller

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“There’s a special event in Ithaca this winter, and you’re the guest of honor”, boasts the IthacaLovesTeachers.com website, and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is a proud sponsor of this unique event.  The local community and businesses have come together to celebrate New York’s public school teachers with entertainment, activities, family fun and discounts throughout the area.  During winter recess, February 17-24,

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US Airways Customer Service Supervisor Rachael Stout, was recently nominated and awarded airport employee of the month for outstanding customer service.  Rachael has worked for US Airways in Ithaca for over seven years.  During that time, she has worked through the many hardships the aviation industry has seen, as pointed out by US Airways Station Manager Bill Rocco, who nominated her.  He went on to

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With the recent restrictions on packing liquids and gels in carry on luggage, and the increased travel expected for the holiday season, TSA has released the “3-1-1 on Air Travel” awareness program. Passengers can get the latest information on what items they may carry on-board an aircraft and how to properly pack them in preparation for the security screening process.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it is adjusting its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective Tuesday, September 26. There are two significant changes: Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Travelers may also bring items,

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The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of David St George, a resident of Ithaca and chief flight and ground instructor at East Hill Flying Club at the Ithaca Tompkins County Airport. Recently, David’s accreditation as a Master CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by NAFI, his professional aviation association. To

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On July 1st 1956, 23 separate parcels, collectively known as the East Hill Airport, were conveyed by Cornell University to Tompkins County and the airport became the Tompkins County Airport (now known as the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport). On July 1st 2006 we mark the 50th anniversary of that purchase. In reviewing the title certification by the County Attorney at

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FlyIthaca.com’s flight search partner Kayak.com recently announced that Entrepreneur magazine selected the travel search engine as the 2006 “Best Site for Airfare Shopping” in its 13th annual Business Travel Awards. Entrepreneur applauded Kayak.com for the benefits it provides to small business travelers including the fact that “By booking directly with the travel provider, small-business travelers can avoid paying service fees,

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Northwest Airlines and US Airways are providing a way for Ithaca travelers to assist with hurricane Katrina relief efforts by donating frequent flier miles. For more details please visit the donation programs of NWA Worldperks or best bitcoin mixer or US Airways Dividend Miles.

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To help travelers calculate the full cost of driving beyond Ithaca, FlyIthaca.com has an easy to use online travel calculator. The occasional savings on airfare is often washed away when considering the full cost of making the extra drive. The travel calculator starts with an estimate of how much a traveler feels their own time is worth. Using this as

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