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SYRACUSE, NY, January 27, 2010 —
Air Canada and the City of Syracuse today
announced new air service from Syracuse Hancock
International Airport (SYR) to Toronto's Lester B.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new
service is scheduled to begin May 17, 2010, and
will provide twice daily direct flights from
Syracuse to Toronto. Flights will be non-stop and
conveniently timed for connections with flights on
Air Canada's extensive network in Canada, Europe
and Asia. For those who typically drive to
Toronto, this new service will offer quick and
easy access to Canada's largest City, and more
choices for connecting service to the rest of
Canada, and numerous destinations in Europe and
Asia.
"This is very exciting news for Syracuse and the
region," said Mayor Stephanie A. Miner. "Our
Airport needs to provide the travelling public
with as many options as possible, and I am
thrilled that Air Canada recognizes the
opportunity for successful service in the Syracuse
market."
"This service, not only makes travel to Toronto
for both the business and leisure traveler more
convenient, it also gives Central New York
travelers yet another option to fly to
destinations all over Canada such as Vancouver,
Winnipeg, and Halifax," said Commissioner of
Aviation Rory A. McMahon. "Beyond the direct
service to Toronto, the Air Canada international
network offers service to cities all over Europe
and Asia."
"Convenient, international connections are more
important to business than ever," said Robert M.
Simpson, President and CEO of the Metropolitan
Development Association of Syracuse and Central
New York. "These flights will strengthen
Syracuse's position in the global market and open
new business opportunities across Canada, Europe
and Asia."
This new service qualifies for incentives under
the City's existing Air Service Development
program, which includes a combination
reimbursement for airport fees and charges and
assistance with marketing and advertising. In
addition, the MDA will provide marketing and
advertising assistance under the FlySyracuse
program.
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