Lu - I have been over to your side of the pond, and the most direct and economical route is to go to JFK in N.Y. City and then take the shuttle to Elmira Regional Airport.

Unless you want a rental car, we can pick you up.

If camping should wash out, we have lots of extra room, sofas Hide a beds and a motor coach. (it's not road legal anymore, but it is comfy)

Of course anyone who travels that far should at least take a peek at some of the wonders near here.

Google "Watkins Glen" NY and check that out. We live minutes away!