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Old May 1, 2014 | 7:41 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerAl
IAG (Niagara Falls, NY airport) is primarily used as an US Air Force Reserve base. A new passenger terminal opened about 5 years ago and it's been successful at targetting Canadian travellers seeking cheap flights to Florida / Myrtle Beach. I think Harrah's also operates occasional charter flights to ACY. I'm guessing they lure the ultra discount carriers by offering lower landing fees than BUF.

St. Catharines could never sustain a commercial airport. Its local economy has been on the decline for years. Niagara Falls tourism is only busy during the summer months.
One could argue the same thing about Niagara Falls NY tourism.
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