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increased its capacity to 192 seats, leaving daily,” says Berger.

In other words, you can hop on a flight from Stewart—with far fewer hassles and headaches than you so often find at the New York City airports Newark, LaGuardia or JFK—and fly to any of the airline’s 22 European destinations including Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Madrid, Barcelona—even Mallorca’s Palma. The airline’s website touts that Euro-bound travelers can “find your perfect flight for less than $300 (USD).” But that’s not all: You’ll find inexpensive parking ($6 per hour), easy to navigate check-in counters and kiosks, free Wi-Fi and duty-free concessions for international travelers, along with a designated pet relief area and handicap services.

Connections to any of the picturesque European destinations are all via exotic Reykjavík. which is itself a spectacular place to visit, with its Northern lights or the midnight sun, lagoons and hot in and out berger “People are finding that Stewart isn’t only easy to get in and out of, but also a nice jumping off point for their vacations.” says Lisa springs, puffin tours, whale watching, glaciers, volcanos and tasting menus. I never thought I’d be tempted to spend a weekend in Iceland, but this certainly sounds spectacular, doesn’t it?

And even European travelers are discovering the convenient appeal of New York Stewart airport as well. “PLAY’s service has introduced the Hudson Valley/Catskills region to international travelers who otherwise didn’t know about its sights and cultural offerings,” says Alex Minton, C.M, manager, Air Service Development and Industry Relations, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Better yet, more international expansion is directly on the horizon: This past August, Atlantic Airways, the flag carrier of the Faroe Islands, launched the first nonstop connection between the US and the beautiful Danish island territory off the coast of Iceland and Norway. The Hudson Valley and the Faroes aren’t so dissimilar however—both feature stunning landscapes, top-tier restaurants and amazing destination resorts.

More good news: There are low-fare, hassle-free options for domestic travelers as well. Stewart features Allegiant Air, with service to Florida (Clearwater or Punta Gorda) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

New York Stewart International Airport features nonstop seasonal service to Florida, including Orlando-Sanford, Punta-Gorda, St. Petersburg-Clearwater and Myrtle Beach, SC via Allegiant Air

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