Syracuse, New York – American Airlines and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) celebrated the inaugural flight of American Airlines’ nonstop service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this morning, Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
“From business-centric destinations to leisure hot spots, Central New Yorkers will benefit greatly from this newly announced route to DFW,” said SRAA Executive Director Jason Terreri. “We know this has been a huge priority for our business community members, and leisure-seekers will benefit from increased connectivity to some of the more popular destinations west of the Mississippi River.”
Passengers and crew were treated to a party near Gate 9 of the airport, including balloons, cupcakes, and giveaways. The departing flight left at 7:10 am and was given a ceremonial water cannon salute by the airport’s Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team.
Initial estimates place the economic impact of this new service to the Central New York Region at $16 million per year.
This route is served daily by an Embraer E175 aircraft accommodating 76 passengers in a two-cabin configuration.
American Airlines also offers service from SYR to Boston, MA (BOS), Chicago, IL (ORD), Charlotte, NC (CLT), Philadelphia, PA (PHL) and Washington, D.C. (DCA).
To more learn about SYR’s 27 nonstop destinations, please visit our Destinations Page.
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.