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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 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with the Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO), Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens Community Development Corporation Inc., and Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc., announced the renaming and dedication this week of the LaGuardia Career Center as the Jeffrion L. Aubry LaGuardia Career Center in honor of New York state Assemblyman Aubry’s more than three decades of public service and his commitment to ensuring that Queens residents reap the benefits of the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport. The dedication ceremony on Tuesday was attended by numerous elected officials and community leaders,…
The award-winning pioneers of airport gaming lounges, Gameway, celebrated the official unveiling of their electrifying 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 7 across the country. Gameway’s newest lounge continues the brand’s mission to help transform the airport experience and make air travel more fun. Gameway’s latest state-of-the-art gaming lounge promises an unparalleled entertainment experience for travelers of all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a casual player, this epic destination offers an adrenaline-pumping escape from the…
Deborah Camp is a professional muralist, graphic designer, artist, author, and educator, locally based in Queens. She was hired to create a festive atmosphere for the employees of American Airlines, and she has done just that, having recently completed the painting of Christmas window murals at American Airlines Building 79 and American’s Hangar 10 at JFK International Airport. Over the years, Camp has painted window, wall, and menu chalkboard murals for various commercial clients and seasons, with themes that create a space that is colorful, inviting, and that offers an engaging visual narrative upon windows and walls – including spaces…
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) continues its annual tradition of partnering with Wreaths Across America to pay homage to over 200,000 veterans and family members interred at Long Island National Cemetery (LINC). CAP’s Long Island Senior Squadron (LISS) Volunteers participated in the Wreaths Across America wreath laying at LINC on Saturday, December 14. Last year, more than three million wreaths were laid through Wreaths Across America nationally at over 4,000 locations. LISS joined CAP squadrons nationwide in gaining sponsorships and laying wreaths at local cemeteries. “While sponsoring a wreath is a relatively easy thing to do, the impact it makes…
United today announces the integration of Apple’s new Share Item Location feature for AirTag into its mobile app, a move that’s expected to drive a much-improved customer service experience for the fewer than 1% of customers whose bags arrive on a later flight. Now available with iOS 18.2, Apple’s Share Item Location feature enables United customers everywhere who travel with an AirTag or Find My network accessory to privately, securely, and seamlessly share the accessory location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event that it is mishandled. While more than 99% of customer…
AMA Electric Sign Co. is an established signage, display, and holiday decor provider based in New York City. The company provides custom signage solutions that enhance brands across New York, NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For more than two decades, AMA has provided a full range of services, from original designs through production to wiring and installation. The company’s portfolio includes LED spectaculars, holiday installations, illuminated and non-illuminated signage, interior signage, and vinyl. The AMA crew holds riggers, master sign hangers, and New York City licensed electricians, ensuring professionals with the skills and expertise always handle every job to ensure…
Wayfinding for Airport Employment & In the Aviation Industry Airports are vital not only for their principal function of air transportation but also to the region that they are located in and the communities that surround them. As centers of economic activity, airports have a significant economic impact within a region by supporting and enabling the movement of people and goods, stimulating local businesses through tourism, attracting investment and businesses to an area, and generating employment directly within the airport itself and indirectly through jobs created by businesses that service the airport and its travelers. In the recently published New…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of the new Terminal B, launched a new Holiday Pop-Up shopping experience in the terminal’s two skybridges. The Holiday Pop-Ups features a rotating lineup of talented small local business vendors, allowing guests to pick up unique NYC-made finds. LGP collaborated with Susan Van Brackle, the owner of Palmer Perry Dixon & White, to curate the Holiday Pop-Ups, which will run weekdays through December 24.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey hosted a simulated run-through of the airport experience at Newark Liberty International Airport this past weekend, aimed at assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, and their families in navigating the air travel process. The event, Wings for All, helped familiarize participants with the airport experience, which can often be intimidating for individuals with IDD, and continued the Port Authority’s longstanding commitment to improving accessibility and inclusivity for all travelers. The event at Terminal A on Saturday, Dec. 7, included 160 registered participants, as well as dozens of…
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020. Assuming the role as the Chairperson, Mr. Rousseau said: “I am looking forward to working with the board over the next two years to continue our progressive work in delivering a seamless customer experience. At Star Alliance, we are committed to the vision of an effortlessly connected world, and I invite every member of our Alliance to join me in making this vision a reality…