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Metropolitan Airport News
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The Port Authority of NY and NJ (PANYNJ) General Manager Teresa Rizzuto released a memorandum to the JFK International Airport Community on June 8, 2026, regarding the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Eight games, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, will all take place in East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium, temporarily rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium due to FIFA’s strict corporate sponsorship rules, and include the following matches: The PANYNJ is committed to providing world-class customer…
With the ongoing transformation of JFK Terminal 5, Fraport USA is at the forefront of reimagining modern air travel with fresh ideas on passenger engagement and the introduction of new, state-of-the-art dining concepts. Fraport USA serves as the exclusive developer and manager of the terminal’s retail, food, and beverage concessions. On June 10, through its collaborative partnership with JetBlue and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Fraport USA held a grand opening reception at the newly opened Eataly, a full-service restaurant, Italian wine bar, café, and curated marketplace. Jose Cuevas, Vice President of Operations at Fraport New…
Accommodations Plus International (API), a leading provider of crew accommodations technology and services, today announced a partnership with Thai Airways International. Through the partnership, API will support the airline’s crew accommodations program with technology and operational solutions designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and coordination across hotel operations. As part of the engagement, Thai Airways International will leverage API’s platform and operational expertise to help manage crew lodging workflows, support disruption response, and enhance oversight of hotel accommodations activity across its network. API’s capabilities include automated booking management, hotel sourcing support, operational controls, real-time communication tools, reporting and analytics, and technology…
WINGS at JFK (Women Inspiring Nex-Gen Stars) hosted its ‘Golden Hour’ networking event at Vetro’s Rooftop in Howard Beach on June 9. WINGS at JFK is a non-profit, mission-driven organization focused on empowering women to inspire the next generation of stars through leadership, mentorship, and visibility. Founded on the belief that representation and mentorship drive lasting impact, WINGS at JFK brings together accomplished women across industries to support, guide, and elevate emerging leaders. Elizabeth Schuette, President & CEO of The ARK Import Export Center, alongside her fellow WINGS co-founders, led the sold-out Golden Hour networking event, successfully fostering engagement and…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced new multi-pronged measures under its $100 million Operation Legal Ride initiative, a comprehensive campaign to combat illegal solicitation at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports. The program combines new and existing enforcement tools and an increased public awareness program to make sure illegal hustling can be seriously combatted. The measures are being deployed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games and other major international events expected to bring millions of visitors to the New York and New Jersey region this summer,…
American Airlines and Google today announced a record-breaking agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing the largest publicly announced SAFc agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The new agreement will unlock 35 million gallons (132 million liters) of SAF over three years, resulting in nearly 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions reductions. Under the agreement, American will purchase and take delivery of physical fuel for Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) through existing infrastructure, the SAF portion of which will be produced from waste feedstocks like used cooking oil. Google will receive…
As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 26™, American Airlines is giving fans a new way to be part of the world’s biggest sporting event, from the streets of the Host Cities to 100 stories above New York City. This summer, American is launching its Spot the Bag campaign, a dynamic, on-the-ground experience that brings the excitement of the tournament directly to fans. The campaign is further brought to life through creative featuring former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard, who helps kick off the journey of the campaign’s signature suitcase, representing fans traveling to the FIFA World Cup 26™.…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B, today announced Queens Zoo as the recipient of the second annual B-INSPIRED STEM Grant in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The $15,000 grant will support the institution’s “STEM Starters,” an early childhood science education program that brings bilingual, experiential STEM learning to PreK-3 students in Queens communities near the Queens Zoo. The funding will help expand the program to two additional PreK-3 schools in Corona, Queens, reaching more than 100 additional students through science-based classroom programming, teacher professional development workshops, and family STEM…
Newark Liberty International (EWR) has led all major northeast airports so far this year with the most on-time flights in 2026. That’s a notable achievement given the airport’s ranking about a year ago. United Airlines, EWR’s largest carrier, achieved its best-ever on-time rate in April and May at Newark, while flying nearly 5.8 million passengers. The airline is off to a strong start this summer, flying a record three million passengers across its network over the Memorial Day holiday with nearly 70% of customers arriving on time. The airline expects more than 53 million travelers this summer and continues to…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners has authorized $75 million in near-term improvements at Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, the first phase of a broader three-year, $200 million program included in the agency’s 2026-2035 Capital Plan to modernize and maintain the facility until the new Terminal B opens in the mid-2030s. Opened in 1973, Terminal B was designed to serve approximately 6.8 million annual passengers. In 2025, it served about 11.5 million passengers. While long-term redevelopment advances under the EWR Vision Plan, the Port Authority is prioritizing near-term upgrades to improve comfort, reliability, accessibility, and the overall…