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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not eliminate midnight shifts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s air traffic control tower in the 2013 fiscal year.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  With flight delays mounting, the Senate has passed legislation to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A flight cancellation from Syracuse to Boston leaves some travelers frustrated, while others are relieved after flying back from Boston to Syracuse on Friday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  American Airlines flights across the country are grounded because of computer problems.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Private researchers who have analyzed federal data on airline performance say passengers are getting grumpier, and it's little wonder.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  If you weren't able to catch a flight out of Syracuse to head to support the Orange in the Final Four, you have more options now.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Mayor Stephanie Miner is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep the overnight shift at Hancock Airport, citing extreme weather conditions as one of the reasons to keep the shift.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Airports, including Syracuse Hancock International Airport, are cancelling flights ahead of a major storm that's expected to dump a foot or more of snow in some parts of the state.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  As a winter storm bears down on New England, travelers at Syracuse's Hancock Airport were already feeling the storm's affect on their travel plans Thursday night.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  US Airways is waiving the change fee for customers who must alter their flights due to severe Christmas weather.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Major airlines are scrapping flights in and out of the New York area ahead of the second significant storm in little more than a week.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Flights out of Syracuse Hancock Airport continue to be delayed and canceled following superstorm Sandy that rattled the east coast Monday night.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Wind and bitter cold rain are main impact of Sandy

Monday, October 29, 2012  Central New York is feeling the effects of the storm and multiple states of emergency are declared.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is expected to come ashore Monday night in New Jersey bringing high winds, soaking rain and a surging wall of water up to 11 feet tall.