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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.
Avianca has announced the incorporation of Otto Gergye as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as part of its continued efforts to strengthen its commercial strategy. Otto has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation and tourism sectors, having led commercial processes in multiple companies, including strategic planning, business development, sales, and revenue optimization. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles in airlines worldwide. He served as Revenue Director at Thai Airways, Vice President of Consulting Services at Sabre, Commercial Sales Manager for Asia at Qantas, and Chief Commercial Officer at Fiji Airways, among many other…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a transformational $150 million investment to connect the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Ronkonkoma Station with the proposed North Terminal at MacArthur Airport, significantly improving accessibility and enhancing the region’s transportation infrastructure. This initiative builds on the Governor’s commitment to the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport, further positioning Long Island as a hub for economic growth and innovation. “Long Islanders deserve modern, efficient transit systems that make their daily lives easier and fuel local economic growth,” Governor Hochul said. “By improving transit access, redesigning road networks, and enhancing critical infrastructure, we are unlocking new opportunities…
Welcome to the February issue of the Metropolitan Airport News. We are certainly in the middle of a busy, yet typical winter weather season. There have been worse for sure, but preparedness is the insurance that we rely on. While driving around, I see the equipment staged and ready to go. Whatever we get from Mother Nature, we’ll deal with it in a safe reliable manner, that’s just what we do. Be safe out there, going home is the most important part of your day! This issue brings to you a feature highlighting an amazing resource to families that are…
Gameway is the world’s first premium video game lounge located in airports. At Gameway, passengers can enjoy a first-class video game experience, allowing time to fly by before boarding their flight. In December 2024, Gameway, the award-winning pioneers of airport gaming lounges, celebrated the official unveiling of their new location at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 8. This marks Gameway’s first location in the New York City area, bringing the total number of airport lounges to seven nationwide. Gameway, co-founded by Emma Walbridge, is a brand with a mission to help transform the airport experience and make air travel…
JetBlue today began celebrating its 25th birthday, marking a quarter-century since its first customer flight took off on February 11, 2000 – ushering in a new era of affordable, customer-focused air travel that would set new standards for customer service in the years to come. Two and a half decades later, the airline’s first flight – from New York’s JFK Airport to Fort Lauderdale – still operates today as JetBlue flight #1, a fitting tribute to JetBlue’s innovation, award-winning service, and mission of bringing humanity back to the skies. “As we celebrate 25 groundbreaking years of JetBlue, I’m filled with…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) and Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, have announced that Kuwait has chosen the new T6 for its future operations at JFK. Kuwait becomes the 12th carrier to operate from T6 when the first gates open in 2026, joining a growing list of award-winning, international carriers who will make T6 their future home at JFK, including: Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic Airways and SWISS. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport into…
JFK Millennium Partners has partnered with African Restaurant Week LLC (organizers of the African Restaurant Week), the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Ethiopian Airlines to bring a vibrant and engaging Pop-Up Market to JFK T7 in celebration of Black History Month. The exciting event, held for the second year in a row, will take place on February 13, 2025 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, bringing together the rich flavors, sounds, and culture of Africa and its diaspora in an unforgettable experience for T7 employees, passengers and the wider JFK airport community. A Celebration of Culture and Community…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), today announced the release of multiple requests for proposals (RFPs) for guest services, security, and maintenance/janitorial services ahead of the terminal’s planned Q1 2026 opening. T6 is a key component of the PANYNJ’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport into a world-class gateway, with two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. JFK T6 Guest…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, commemorated its newest honorees of B-Celebrated – the recently launched terminal-wide recognition program to honor Terminal B community members. At the quarterly B-Celebrated award ceremony, LGP honored Frank Lopez, Guest Experience Ambassador, ABM Industries, and Gerard Manno, Bag Room Chief, American Airlines. Their colleagues nominated both of them for going above and beyond in delivering an exceptional experience at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B.
The New Terminal One at JFK, an all-international terminal scheduled to open in 2026, is announcing the issuance of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to secure world-class service providers to support the state-of-the-art terminal. These RFPs seek two providers for Above the Wing Ground Handling Services, and two providers for Below the Wing Ground Handling Services to ensure the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. 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 two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals,…