Frustrated by a lack of options and flights, state officials are working to draw more airlines to Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York.
State Senator James Skoufis told local media outlets that he is working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. to set up a minimum revenue guarantee, which would reduce the financial risk for new carriers entering the market.
“I’m as frustrated as the next Hudson Valley resident regarding the lack of flights out of Stewart Airport,” Skoufis told the Mid Hudson News. “That said, there is a major reason to be hopeful this is about to change.”
The Port Authority operates Stewart, alongside JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Teterboro.
Separately, Skoufis told News 12 that discussions are underway with at least one major airline. It was not immediately clear how much money could be set aside for the minimum revenue guarantee.
Stewart was formerly served by Delta and American Airlines, but over the years regular scheduled service has dwindled. Since 2023, it has lost three operators – Frontier, Atlantic Airways, and Play.
The airport is currently served by Allegiant and Breeze. Both connect Newburgh with warm-weather destinations in Florida. Breeze also offers service to Charleston, South Carolina, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
