Schumer urges quick review of Delta deal to boost air service from Syracuse to NYC

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On Tuesday July 5, 2011, 11:48 am
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Sen. Charles Schumer is urging Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to quickly review a deal between U.S. Airways Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. that could greatly boost air service from Syracuse to New York City.

Schumer says Delta is seeking to take over the U.S. Airways regional hub at LaGuardia and the 132 pairs of flight slots that come along with it. The deal is subject to approval by regulators at the Department of Transportation and review by the Department of Justice.

If the deal is approved, Syracuse passengers could have access to more seats on bigger Delta jets.

Schumer was expected to be at Hancock International Airport Tuesday morning with Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner to talk about the Delta deal.