Albany, NY (September 7, 2000) - - - Rev. Michael A. Farano, Chairman of the Albany County Airport Authority today announced the beginning of Adirondack Trailways bus service connecting the Albany International Airport with 14 upstate communities.

The first scheduled Adirondack Trailways bus left the Airport at 2:00 p.m. for points north including Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Lake George, Warrensburg, Chestertown, Pottersville, Schroon Lake, Keene, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Malone, Massena, Potsdam and Canton.

"The addition of Adirondack Trailways bus service provides North Country residents with a convenient link to the Airport and offers arriving passengers a new opportunity to reach destinations in the Adirondack Region," said Rev. Michael Farano.

Initially, Adirondack Trailways will provide southbound service to the Airport leaving Canton at 9:00 a.m. and arriving at the Airport at 4:00 p.m. Northbound service will leave the Airport at 2:00 p.m. and arrive in Canton at 8:35 p.m.

"I'm originally from the North Country and I know first hand that for many individuals, getting to the Airport can be the most difficult part of their journey," said John C. Egan, CEO of the Albany County Airport Authority. "Today, we are injecting a bit of "travelers aid" into the system with the addition of Adirondack Trailways which will provide travelers with a door-to-door link to the Albany International Airport and our more than 100 flights each day."

Adirondack Trailways bus service will provide the first regularly scheduled airport connection for upstate businesses, families and vacation travelers, as well as the thousands of college students that attend the many colleges in the Adirondack Region.

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