SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse's Hancock International Airport has now been under construction for an entire year. But the project is coming down to the home stretch.

Frontier Airlines will soon be offering a direct flight to Fort Myers Florida come November, after renovations are complete 

The airport says, it has alway been a hot spot for Central New York travelers.

Meanwhile, Hancock is focused on modernizing and updating the terminals.

They've already installed new lighting, fixed up the ceilings, added new ticket counters and created a grand staircase.

The construction has caused a a bit of inconvenience for travelers, but those involved say in the end these changes will be worth it.

The $60 million renovation project is expected to be complete October 31.