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travel1 year ago

"Preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Forecasts"

The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, with normal operations expected but special measures in place for the event. While no flights are scheduled to be in the air during totality, airport staff will manually turn on lights and coordinate with air traffic control. It's unclear if the eclipse has led to an increase in travelers, but those flying out on the day are advised to arrive early and bring eclipse glasses to watch from the airport's parking garage or lots.

via News10NBC|
#air-travel#airport-preparation#rochester-airport
travel1 year ago

Avelo Airlines Expands Northeast Routes with New Nonstop Flights

Avelo Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina, with service operating on Thursdays and Sundays starting May 9. Introductory one-way fares will begin at $62, aiming to connect travelers from Upstate New York to Upstate South Carolina. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello expressed excitement for the new service, highlighting the potential for increased partnerships and travel opportunities between the two communities. Additionally, Avelo Airlines will expand its existing service to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport from twice-weekly to four flights per week.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#avelo-airlines#greenville-spartanburg-international-airport#nonstop-service
transportation2 years ago

Snowy Runway Slip: American Airlines Plane Skids Off in New York

An American Airlines flight skidded off the runway at New York's Rochester airport due to snowy conditions, with all 50 passengers and three crew members safely evacuated. The incident occurred amid a brutal winter season in the US, marked by storms and deadly blizzards, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths and widespread disruptions.

via India Today|
#american-airlines#rochester-airport#runway-incident
aviation2 years ago

Planes Skid Off Runway at Rochester NY Airport

An American Airlines plane skidded off the runway at Rochester Airport in New York as it landed from Philadelphia, with 53 people on board, amidst snowy conditions. Emergency services responded to the area, but there were no reported injuries. Passengers complained about being stuck inside the aircraft on the grass for nearly an hour before being moved to the terminal by bus. The cause of the incident is undetermined at this time.

via Daily Mail|
#american-airlines#aviation#emergency-response