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Metropolitan Airport News
Produced by a team of aviation professionals and enthusiasts, our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Travelers will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID for a 10-day travel period. TSA urges travelers who do not have a REAL ID to schedule an appointment at their local DMV to update their ID as soon as possible. Acceptable forms of…
The lives of several families in need across Far Rockaway and Southeast Queens were transformed just in time for Thanksgiving. Families received complete home furniture sets, including high-quality living rooms, dining rooms, and bedroom furnishings, free of charge. This impactful donation was spearheaded by The New Terminal One at JFK, Vanderlande, Cauley Coach, Global25, Showing Hearts Foundation, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This effort underscores a deep, shared commitment from the corporate partners to invest in and uplift the local communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has appointed Kim Yan as Vice President of its ground handling operations at the New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Kim’s appointment follows the recent award of one of two sets of a ground handling licenses for NTO, marking a new airport location for Menzies Aviation which has more than 350 locations globally. From 2026, Menzies Aviation will deliver above and below the wing services including ramp handling and baggage, cabin cleaning, passenger services, ticketing, porter and passenger assistance at…
Each year, just before Thanksgiving, Crescent Consulting and its partners organize a food drive to provide prepared meals for local community members in need. Calling upon a network of local restaurants to prepare individual meals, the event is able to feed several hundred people each year. Metropolitan Airport News is proud to participate in this event alongside other members of the airport community by providing funding, raising awareness, and offering a helping hand throughout the day. Behind the scenes, Yvette Greene and the team at the JFK Redevelopment Center handle all the heavy lifting, working for months prior to the…
The Board of Directors of Norse Atlantic ASA has appointed Eivind Roald as the Group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder and CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen. Roald will assume the role with immediate effect. Eivind Roald brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across aviation, technology, and commercial transformation. His background includes serving as Managing Director of Hewlett-Packard, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at SAS, and CEO of QNTM Group. Roald has extensive knowledge of the aviation industry and played a key role in the commercial turnaround of SAS, where he was instrumental in…
SSP America has been awarded a contract to operate more than 10 units at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 5 (T5), enhancing the food and beverage options at the iconic travel hub as part of a major refresh of airline JetBlue’s flagship terminal. The move builds on SSP’s strong relationship with Fraport USA, and strong track record of operating at the city’s leading airport. In addition to the already open local favorites Jacob’s Pickles and Leon’s Bagels, the expansion includes beloved New York staples and internationally recognized names, providing locals and visitors an authentic taste of place. Mister…
Guests at LaGuardia Terminal B were greeted by the one and only Terminal B Turkey as they traveled to their Thanksgiving destinations. The Terminal B Turkey encouraged guests to eat vegetables instead of its friends who are traditionally on the Thanksgiving menu. Additionally, Terminal B has ‘carved’ out a series of unexpected spaces and engaging experiences for guests. There’s extraordinary artwork to explore, pocket parks to relax in with benches and live greenery, a one-of-a-kind water feature with New York City-themed shows, and quiet seating areas along both skybridges. For the littles, find dedicated play areas in each concourse with views of…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that Rick Cotton, who has served as the executive director of the Port Authority since August 2017, will retire from the agency in January 2026. A successor is expected to be announced in due course and will work closely with Cotton to ensure a smooth transition. Cotton’s distinguished 8½ year tenure makes him the longest-serving executive director of the Port Authority since the 1940s. Under the leadership of Cotton and Chairman Kevin O’Toole, the agency has delivered an unprecedented wave of renewal and institutional reform, while successfully navigating the COVID-19 pandemic…
Fraport USA, in collaboration with JetBlue and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, celebrated three major openings at JFK Terminal 5, marking continued momentum in enhancing the customer experience across the terminal. The event unveiled Park Ave. Emporium, operated by Hudson by Avolta with partners Kellee Communications, The Nourish Spot, and Sullivan Hernandez Group; Jacob’s Pickles, in partnership with SSP America alongside Byrd Retail Group, Kellee Communications, and M&R Concessions; and a fully reimagined InMotion store, operated by WHSmith in partnership with APW Brands. The day also featured the installation of a new electric-powered art piece created by Brooklyn-based artist Ekemini…
JetBlue has announced the expansion of its industry-leading Gateway programs with the launch of Gateway University – Tech Ops, a new pathway that provides a direct route for aviation maintenance students to join JetBlue as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). The initiative expands career opportunities in one of the airline industry’s most vital and in-demand fields. For the first time, JetBlue is offering external candidates a defined path to becoming a JetBlue maintenance technician. While existing Technical Operations Gateways programs have been available for current JetBlue crewmembers, Gateway University – Tech Ops opens the door for aviation students outside of JetBlue…