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JetBlue announced the next steps of the wind-down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. “We are disappointed to be ending popular benefits like codesharing and reciprocal loyalty benefits. We know customers will miss these features and believe the U.S. Department of Justice’s position opposing them misses the mark,” said Dave Fintzen, vice president, Northeast Alliance, JetBlue. “With the court’s recent ruling and the termination of the NEA, we have to sunset them in short order. Even as these benefits end, we are still committed to minimizing disruption to existing travel plans and continuing to deliver great value and our…
Mr. Gaskin is a Jamaican-born, Caribbean, and Scottish-educated Architect. He has more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of Architectural Design and Master Planning. He holds a BSc in Architecture from the Pratt Institute and is a member of the AIA, NCARB, and NOMA. He is licensed in several states throughout the U.S., including The Board of Trinidad and Tobago Architects (BoTTA). Before founding RCGA Architects in 1997, Mr. Gaskin worked as an Associate Principal with Architectural Firms in New York, Florida, and the Caribbean. His offices have been based in Jamaica, Queens, for over 26 years, which…
United Airlines opened a United Club location in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the first of four airport lounges to open in the world-class, state-of-the-art terminal. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the operational opening of the $2.7 billion new Terminal A at Newark Liberty earlier this year, representing the largest single investment in New Jersey in the agency’s history. The United Club, a 15,000-square-foot space located near gate A27, features a modern, locally inspired design and upgraded amenities, as well as ample space with more than 300 seats, plenty of…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, today announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment program for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The project will feature a new great hall and is expected to bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal. With an emphasis on locally owned and diverse businesses that will create economic opportunities for the community, the new program will showcase New York’s world-renowned culinary scene and establish a unique sense of place for travelers. Following the recent completion of…
Lilker is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Manhattan, with offices on Long Island, Falls Church, VA, and Dallas, TX. Founded as Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers in 1985 by native Long Islander and Cooper Union alumnus Bruce Lilker, the 120-member firm offers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering design, as well as technology, lighting, special inspections, and energy and sustainability consulting services. Airport building systems design is among Lilker’s core practice areas, along with healthcare, K-12 and higher education, commercial, retail, and residential spaces. Through a recent merger with national engineering company IMEG, Lilker is now part of…
The Board of Directors of Women in Aviation International (WAI), the largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the interests of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as interim Chief Executive Officer. Stephanie has served as WAI’s Chief Growth Officer since 2021, where she led the strategic direction and financial growth of the organization. She most recently assumed management of the organization’s successful scholarship program, including its new international university scholarships, and she launched Harvard University/WAI Emerging Leaders professional education program designed to give women the leadership skills…
JetBlue issued the following statement regarding its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines: JetBlue’s unique model has successfully disrupted the industry for well over 20 years, and we decided to enter into the NEA as a creative solution to bring more of the JetBlue Effect to customers in New York and Boston, where our growth has been challenged by constraints outside of our control. By all measures, it succeeded. As a direct result of the NEA, customers benefitted from more of JetBlue’s low-fare, high-quality service than ever. We’ve increased capacity, added new routes and destinations, brought down fares, provided JetBlue-American…
Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company’s Supervisory Board on Wednesday evening. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said, “I am delighted that Frank Bauer, an experienced finance and HR expert with great expertise in the logistics sector, will complement and strengthen the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo. He has proven his management skills in various leadership positions in the Lufthansa Group. The Lufthansa Cargo Executive…
On June 23rd, Metropolitan Airport News received the Fair Media Council Folio Award in the transportation category for the March 2022 feature, The Keeper of a Storied Legacy – Cheryl McKissack Daniel & the Soaring Family Legacy of McKissack & McKissack. The Folio Award is considered the gold standard for recognizing and honoring the Best in News and Social Media by industry professionals and news consumers. An award reception was held at Gatsby on the Ocean, Jones Beach, and was attended by Metropolitan Airport News co-founder and publisher Kathryn Bliss, co-founder and creative director Raymond Ringston, and Editor-in-Chief, Julia Lauria-Blum.
On behalf of ABMCares Ambassador Shamelie Rafick, ABM’s Aviation Landside teams of Parking, Taxi, and Shuttle at JFK recently hosted a fundraiser that raised over $1,000 for the charity, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Donating their time, talents, generosity, and heart, and through her tireless efforts of planning, engaging, organizing, and producing, Ms. Rafick brought together Annata, Madelinz, Verona, Pooname, Rosa, Mike, Andre, Thomas, Gregory, Zineb, Jessica, Marwa, and others to raise this generous donation by simply selling lemonade! On the first day of summer, in the outside picnic area of Building…