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Metropolitan Airport News
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Delta is ready to welcome guests to its newest and most exclusive destination: The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, adjacent to the main security checkpoint, the sweeping 39,000-plus-square-foot Delta One Lounge – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to valet services and more. Delta One ticketholders can curate their own one-of-a-kind Lounge experience, based on what their travel day is…
As airline passengers prepare to take to the skies this Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a sustained period of high passenger volumes. TSA expects to screen more than 32 million individuals from Thursday, June 27 through Monday, July 8, which is a 5.4% increase over 2023 Independence Day holiday travel volumes. On Sunday, June 23, TSA broke the record for most people screened on a single day, screening nearly 3 million (2.99 million) individuals. This summer’s record-breaking travel volumes reflect the role TSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have in securing the nation’s…
China’s flag airline, Air China, and The New Terminal One at JFK have launched a partnership to collaborate on New York’s new global gateway and elevate the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting the United States. The New Terminal One, a dedicated international terminal that is being constructed in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport, will partner with Air China with the objective of providing a world-class experience for Chinese customers at the premier global gateway scheduled to open in 2026. “We are honored to collaborate with our colleagues at Air China to jointly deliver…
Clean, an innovator in safe, sanitized travel solutions, and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company that manages JFK Terminal 7 and is currently building the state-of-the-art, $4.2 bn JFK Terminal 6, today announced the debut of Clean’s state-of-the-art luggage sanitization system at JFK Terminal 7 – the first of its kind at any U.S. airport. Clean’s patent-pending, groundbreaking technology utilizes powerful UV-C light to eliminate 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens from luggage surfaces in seconds, setting a new standard in traveler safety and peace of mind. Passengers arriving on flights into Terminal 7 throughout the summer will…
Terminal 4 will welcome a new Capital One Lounge to JFK Airport. The lounge will measure 13,000 square feet and offer the most expansive tarmac views of any Capital One Lounge yet. Located in T4’s Retail Hall, the new lounge will serve as a tribute to New York City’s charm and provide guests with an elevated travel experience that gives travelers a taste of the diverse city without ever having to leave the airport. The new lounge will also offer some of the amenities that customers have come to know and love from Capital One Lounges, including a full-service coffee bar,…
JetBlue announced the appointment of David Marcontell as the airline’s new vice president of technical operations, starting June 17. In his new role, Marcontell will lead maintenance, materials, engineering, quality, and other operational functions. He will report to Warren Christie, the chief operating officer. Marcontell brings nearly four decades of industry experience to JetBlue. He began his career with the U.S. Air Force as a C-130 maintenance and engineering officer before joining Delta Air Lines, where he held various engineering and procurement positions. Marcontell then held engineering and operational roles at ABX Air, Boeing, and North-South Airways before transitioning to…
On Monday, June 10, Metropolitan Airport News Editor-in-Chief Julia Lauria-Blum had the honor of representing pioneering pilot Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Cochran, who was inducted into the Long Island Aviation Hall of Fame at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. Jackie Cochran, one of the greatest aviators of the 20th Century, began her 40-year career earning her private pilot license at the Roosevelt School of Aviation at Roosevelt Field on Long Island in 1932 while on a three-week vacation. Originally a beautician by trade, Jackie learned to fly during the Great Depression so that she could start her…
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has made two key appointments to lead its music and entertainment vertical team following a major investment in its global network strategy. Paul Kindred, Senior Business Development Manager – Music & Entertainment, brings more than three decades of experience in developing the music and entertainment businesses, including Premier Aviation UK Ltd and Air Partner, as well as 25 years working at major record companies, including 10 years working at Sony Music Entertainment. He will lead the team alongside Chloe Phelps, who has been newly appointed Team Leader—Music and Entertainment. Both individuals will be based…
Rishali Chaplot is Manager, Environment and Sustainability, where she is responsible for leading all environmental and sustainability programs and best management practices for JFK Millennium Partners at JFK Airport. She ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, city and Port Authority laws, regulations, permits, policies, and guidance for JFK Terminal 6 and 7. In her previous roles, she created and led sustainability strategies with a focus on climate change, responsible sourcing, and supply chain mapping. She has completed a Masters in Consumer Merchandising and Bachelors in Chemical Technology. 1 What is your role as JFK Millennium Partners’ (JMP), Manager, Environment & Sustainability…
In April 2024, Steve Thody was appointed Chief Executive Officer of JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) at Terminal 6. Twenty-five years prior to his role as the new CEO at Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Thody lived in the United Kingdom and began his career there as a finance analyst for FedEx. As fate would have it while discussing how he landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport during an interview with Metropolitan Airport News, Thody remarked, “Once you get jet fuel in your veins, its really hard to back out and go somewhere else, so I…