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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…
Qatar Airways has officially unveiled its FIFA special livery aircraft on a Boeing 777 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, celebrating the airline’s longstanding partnership with FIFA and its continued role in connecting fans, teams, and global football communities worldwide. Building on the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the new livery reflects the next chapter in Qatar Airways’ journey with FIFA as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The special livery aircraft will operate across key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia, engaging fans around the world as excitement continues…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and The Pokémon Company today unveiled the aircraft designs for “Pokémon Jet Red” and “Pokémon Jet Green,” the first two aircraft in a special three-plane collaboration celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. “Pokémon Jet Red” will operate on domestic routes in Japan and is scheduled to enter service at the end of July 2026. The design features Pikachu alongside fire-type Pokémon that players choose as their first partner at the beginning of their adventures. “Pokémon Jet Green” will serve international routes, with its launch date to be announced at a later time. Its design features Pikachu alongside grass-type…
JetBlue has unveiled Quisqueya la Bluebella at Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), a vibrant new aircraft livery celebrating Dominican pride and a major milestone for the airline. The newly designed Airbus A320 honors the country’s rich culture and JetBlue’s deep connection to the Dominican community. Created by Dominican artist Willy Gómez, the design was chosen by the public earlier this year. The name Quisqueya la Bluebella is a playful nod to the beloved patriotic phrase “Quisqueya la Bella,” reimagined with JetBlue’s signature flair. The design was introduced during a celebratory event in Santo Domingo, where customers, community members, local leaders, and JetBlue crewmembers…
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 (T4) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), are this month celebrating the 25th anniversary of the nation’s first airport terminal to be operated by a non-airline, public-private partnership. An anniversary reception was held at the TWA Hotel on the evening of May 20th to mark the celebration. Introduced by Roel Huinink, Chief Executive Officer of JFKIAT, the event featured guests enjoying drinks and a variety of delectable ‘Taste of JFK T4’ culinary offerings in the hotel’s Landmark Hall and The Constellation Ballroom. Meanwhile,…
Welcome to the May 2026 issue of Metropolitan Airport News. This month, we are featuring the incredible public transit network in NYC’s largest borough, Queens. So many rely on public transportation throughout NYC. We require a safe and reliable system to get people to where they need to go for work, school, recreation, and everyday life. While some parts of the system are aging and being reimagined and redesigned, others are humming along and doing just great. It’s worth mentioning that Small Business Week is in May, and what fuels small businesses is people! People utilize the goods and services of the local…
Since 2019, Jonathan and Maureen have been a steady presence in aviation journalism, contributing their unique insights to Metropolitan Airport News authors of our Non-Rev Traveler section. As seasoned travel writers, they have spent the last several years documenting the nuances of the “Non-Rev” lifestyle and the intricacies of global air travel. Their Journey and Expertise With over 40 years of experience navigating the skies, Jonathan and Maureen offer a perspective that few can match. Their writing focuses on the practical and the personal, bridging the gap between airline industry insiders and the general traveling public. Since joining Metropolitan Airport…