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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.
OTG announced the appointment of Tory Roth as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Tory will oversee day-to-day operations across OTG’s growing network of airport restaurants, markets, and bars throughout North America, guiding operational excellence, service innovation, and guest experience strategy. Tory joins OTG with more than two decades of experience in hospitality and foodservice leadership. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Operations at Restaurant Associates, where she oversaw large-scale operations across multiple venues and market segments, leading teams responsible for delivering high-end dining, retail, and corporate hospitality programs. Throughout her career, Tory has built a reputation for…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the annual B-INSPIRED STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Grant program. The initiative, launched last year in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, provides a $15,000 grant to a local nonprofit providing impactful STEM programming to the Queens community. “LaGuardia Terminal B was built to be transformative – not just for travelers, but for the community we serve,”said Suzette Noble, CEO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. “Through this grant, we’re proud to support local…
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – together with its longtime partner Hudson, today announced the opening of three reimagined market concepts in T4. Designed as immersive tributes to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, these new Hudson locations showcase the best of New York’s makers, artisans, and cultural institutions, offering travelers an authentic sense of place from the moment they arrive at the terminal. Terminal 4 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new…
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to introduce real-time customs clearance updates to customers subscribed to the EzyCargo platform, or those who already have ONE Record API links to the airline’s system, bringing greater visibility and efficiency to the air-cargo shipment journey. The important new development is based on the IATA ONE Record data protocol, and adds customs authorities as an additional air cargo stakeholder into Cathay Cargo’s real-time communications with customers. Many customs authorities require PLACI (pre-load advanced cargo information), and shipments cannot be loaded until the destination customs authority has given the go-ahead. Similarly, most authorities require…
With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one of the airline’s original liveries with a modern flair as American will upgrade the aircraft to feature a new, more luxurious interior. “American has thoughtfully chosen a design that evokes our rich history while looking ahead to our next 100 years,” said Ron DeFeo, American’s Chief Communications Officer. “Throughout American’s history, ‘Flagship®’ has always been recognized as our premium travel experience. Our…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport, today announced the addition of P.J. Clarke’s, For Five Coffee Roasters and Brooklyn Brewery to the terminal’s impressive suite of dining experiences, marking the first time any of the brands will be featured with their own airport location. All three are set to open with the new terminal in 2026. “These iconic brands will elevate the passenger experience and add to the uniquely New York sense of place…
Welcome to the October issue of Metropolitan Airport News. Following a record-breaking summer, with temperatures finally cooling down, it is starting to feel like fall. It’s my absolute favorite time of year for so many reasons, not the least of which is the beautiful show Mother Nature puts on in the Northeast. It’s a great time to do a little leaf peeping out East on Long Island or just about anywhere upstate. The weather is beautiful, and countless communities are celebrating the season with vibrant fall events. This month’s issue introduces us to a few of the very resourceful individuals…
Aviation Prep Academy is a vocational training program that prepares individuals for jobs in the aviation industry. Its students range from young people who have just graduated from high school and are seeking vocational direction to adults seeking to establish a career or change careers. The Academy has three components: Aviation Prep Academy works in partnership with the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre under the leadership of Executive Director Marguerite Grasing Keller. The agency, a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1984. It provides a wide range of services, including an After-School Child Care and Tutorial Program and the Hispanic Brotherhood…
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – has announced that Copa Airlines has extended its agreement through the next decade, building opportunity and momentum well into the next decade, as the transformation of JFK T4 continues and ushers in new enhancements to T4’s best-in-class customer experience. As the stewards of JFK T4, JFKIAT has a legacy of fostering a collaborative culture and open communication with its airline partners. The company’s strategic focus and entrepreneurial culture have resulted in an effective ecosystem focused on innovation, a customer-centric approach to delivering incredible journeys for passengers,…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, announces the opening of the newest dining option for travelers and terminal employees: Mezze, a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant. Owned and operated by MSJ786, a Queens-based airport operator, Mezze offers quick, high-quality meals for people on the go. Mezze is halal-certified and serves wholesome, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients. The menu features gourmet sandwiches on rustic breads, hearty hot entrées, and fresh-baked pastries—providing convenient and satisfying options for guests moving through the terminal as well as employees working on site. Mezze joins the popular quick-service café NY Crêperie as the second offering by operator…