![]() ![]() The agency also runs the general aviation airport at Teterboro, N.J. ![]() "There's not a turn-key fix, but we will be working on building our relationships to make this the most successful partnership there can be."Ītlantic City International is about 60 miles from Philadelphia International Airport and about 110 from Newark Liberty International Airport.Īs for the Port Authority, it also operates Newark Liberty, New York LaGuardia, New York JFK and the Newburgh/Stewart International airports. ![]() "We're going to be working around the clock to make sure we're doing everything we can do to grow this operation," Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni is quoted as saying by the Press. Though both sides want to increase flight options, the Press writes "SJTA is acutely aware of the struggles involved in attracting carriers to the South Jersey airport sandwiched between Philadelphia International and Newark Liberty airports." The Press of Atlantic City says the Port Authority will assume responsibilities "for marketing and air service development (at Atlantic City International), among other things." Spirit Airlines is currently the only carrier to fly to the south New Jersey airport, which has had a difficult time holding on to airlines over the long haul.ĪirTran, Delta and WestJet are among carriers that have flown to the airport in recent years, but none have lasted more than a a few years.Īs part of the deal that puts Atlantic City International under the Port Authority's control, the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) has agreed to pay the Port Authority $500,000 a year as part of a 15-year agreement that will be renegotiated every five years. ![]() The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says its goal will be to lure more airlines – and passengers – to the Atlantic City airport. The agency that runs the three big New York City-area airports took over operations at New Jersey's Atlantic City International Airport on Monday. ![]()
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