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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.
Alaska Airlines announced the promotion of Alisa Onishi to managing director of Hawai‘i marketing. Based in Honolulu, Onishi will lead brand marketing and guest experience enhancements for Hawaiian Airlines, while also advancing Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines’ multi-brand strategy – the first such model in the U.S. industry. In addition to driving brand integration, loyalty and sponsorships, she will also support employee culture and cross-brand programs including the development of new uniforms. “Alisa’s experience and leadership stewarding the Hawaiian Airlines brand, and passion for bringing together our rich company cultures while maintaining their distinct identities make her the ideal person to…
East/West Industries, Inc., proudly announces the induction of its founders, Dom and Mary Spinosa, into the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame. In 1968, Dom and Mary Spinosa began their journey from humble beginnings, working out of their home, producing aircraft connectors driven by a vision and commitment focused on warfighter safety. It was then they adopted the mantra “Saving Aircrew Lives is Our First Concern.” A mission statement that the company still lives by today. Dom and Mary’s vision shaped East/West into a trusted and reliable partner to leading aerospace prime manufacturers and…
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, will begin operations at The New Terminal One (NTO) at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026, launching an elevated travel experience for its valued customers. The long-term partnership between China Airlines and the New Terminal One will support the carrier’s ambition to expand its network in North America, transforming the customer experience at one of the airline’s top international gateways. The New Terminal One 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…
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – introduced the Capital One Lounge to JFK T4 in partnership with Capital One and TAV Operation Services. The newest addition to T4’s extensive portfolio of unique and world-class experiences is Capital One’s largest airport lounge to date and officially opened to travelers on June 19. The Capital One Lounge – JFK T4’s third credit card membership lounge and Capital One’s flagship lounge location – joins the premium lounge collection which already includes the Delta One Lounge, Delta Sky Club, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that the AirTrain JFK single ride fare will be reduced by 50 percent from June 30 through Labor Day to encourage the use of public transportation to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this summer, when the airport is forecast to handle a record number of passengers for the second consecutive year while construction of new roads and terminals is at its peak. The reduced AirTrain fare is the latest piece of a multi-pronged strategy to reduce the potential for traffic congestion at the terminal frontages. The half-price AirTrain…
JetBlue announced two major enhancements to its baggage experience: a new mobile app feature that provides customers with real-time updates on the status of their checked bags, and a new option that allows customers to securely share the location of an Apple AirTag or Find My network accessory placed inside their checked luggage. “We are constantly looking for ways to offer our customers a more convenient travel experience,” said Carol Clements, JetBlue’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer. “As part of our JetForward strategy, we’re focused on delivering the products and perks our customers want. This new in-app bag tracking feature,…
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport and JCM Business Solutions have announced a partnership to create the first JFK Airport terminal Consolidated Receiving and Distribution Center – a centralized logistics hub that will manage, screen, and coordinate all deliveries to the new terminal. Set to be operational by the end of 2025, the 83,500 square foot JCM Logistics Complex will ensure that goods entering the terminal are delivered securely, efficiently, and sustainably. The facility, expected to create 60 local jobs, will be critical to supporting operations of the new terminal, which will open in phases beginning in 2026.…
JetBlue recently announced that Stephanie Evans Greene has been appointed senior vice president, marketing and brand. In this role, she will lead the airline’s advertising, marketing, product development as well as digital commerce strategy, brand strategy, and customer strategy. She will report to JetBlue’s president, Marty St. George, and be part of the company’s senior leadership team. Greene brings more than 25 years of marketing and brand leadership experience, having guided growth strategies and high-impact campaigns for major travel, luxury, wellness, and tech brands. She’s held senior marketing roles at Carnival Cruise Line, Google, Hearts on Fire, and AirSculpt—and earlier…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) marked the terminal’s “curtain wall” building enclosure milestone, representing one of the key remaining milestones leading up to the terminal’s planned phase one opening in early 2026. This success supports other upcoming milestones, including adding permanent power and live testing the building. More than 1,200 local workers are currently on site to ensure a smooth opening for more than a dozen carriers that will be relocating to the new terminal, among them: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, ANA, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Frontier,…
Shanel Thomas-Henry is a lifelong Queens resident with years of community service and a deep commitment to building a brighter future for local families. She has an extensive background in community service, including serving on numerous local boards, the New York City Industrial Development Agency, Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc., Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, the 115th Precinct Council and Community Board 3, and as the Public Information Liaison for the LaGuardia Redevelopment Program Her first 9 to 5 job was working as a cashier at LaGuardia Airport from the age of 16 until she left for college.…