What does this indicator measure?
This indicator measures average round-trip and one-way domestic itinerary fares from their departure city. Additionally, the top markets served by Hancock Airport are presented.
Hancock International Airport was originally named Clarence E. Hancock Airport after the former congressman of the 36th District. In 1970, Hancock was designated as an international airport. This allows products manufactured locally to be shipped directly overseas and for Syracuse to be a port of entry for foreign travelers.
The number of travelers using the airport dropped after 2005, and is lower than figures for 2000. This may be a reflection of the economic downturn, lower fares at nearby airports such as Rochester or customer dissatisfaction with flying in general. JetBlue CEO David Barger said in August 2010 that airline fees at Hancock are higher than those of the competition, resulting in airlines offering fewer choices to customers flying out of Syracuse.
