Text of Senator charles Schumer's Letter to Dave Hurley CEO, PrivatAir

Dear Mr. Hurley:

I write today to strongly urge PrivatAir to bring jet service to the Thomas Z. Fagan Airport. Locating a PrivatAir jet in Sidney would not only boost the local economy but connect Sidney with any airport in the United States and Canada.

Local businesses would jump at the opportunity to fly throughout the country and the additional service can be a spark that will help ignite the Southern Tier's stalled economic engine while also providing PrivatAir with a new market and potential for strong profit. Reliable, accessible and affordable air service is key to renewing the economic vitality of our upstate communities. As evidenced by the tremendous success of Jet Blue, New York State is a strong market for air travel, and the Southern Tier is no exception.

I frequently hear from businesses about the difficulty in attempting to obtain flights directly to certain areas in our state. This connection will make a world of difference to local businesses. The businesses that would benefit from the jet service would not be limited to Sidney, but would include companies in surrounding communities, as well. The jet would boost the local economy by allowing more businesses to enter the area, increasing business at the airport, and increasing fuel sales there.

During my tenure as Senator I have been committed to improving the quality and availability of air service in upstate New York. I worked hard to bring Jet Blue to Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester and Southwest to Albany. Both carriers are experiencing great success in their new markets.

I offer any assistance I can provide to bring PrivatAir jet service to the Fagan Airport in Sidney. If you have any questions please contact my office. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Charles E. Schumer
United States Senate