American Airlines to offer new flights from Ithaca to Charlotte

ITHACA, N.Y. – American Airlines announced on Thursday that direct flights will now be offered from the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport beginning in December.

Airport Director Mike Hall said in a press release that the service is scheduled to begin Saturday, December 22 and will run one flight per week every Saturday. The flight is expected to depart Ithaca at 11:42 a.m. and arrive in Charlotte by 1:47 p.m.

"American Airlines is proud to serve our Tompkins County customers with this new service to Charlotte,” said Darryl Towns, American’s Director of State and Local Government Affairs in a press release. “Passengers can expect dozens of new one-stop destinations and easier connections.”

News of the new one-stop destination came after the announcement in May of a massive expansion at the airport, adding six gates, three new boarding bridges and a customs facility.

“We’re thrilled American Airlines will soon launch new service from Ithaca to Charlotte,” said Tompkins County Area Development President Michael Stamm in a release. “This will provide yet another option for the many business, student, and leisure travelers coming to and from the region, and builds on the momentum established by the state’s investment of $14.2 million in the airport announced this spring.”

Hall added that further services to Charlotte may be considered in the future if the service succeeds. Travelers can begin booking flights for the new service on Saturday, July 14.

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