Welcome to the June issue of the Metropolitan Airport News. The airports are buzzing with the leadup to the summer travel season. The projections are outstanding, and TSA anticipates the busiest travel season on record this year. Be prepared and be patient as you work at the airports or travel through them over the next few months. Construction continues to be challenging due to diverted roadways and ever-changing traffic patterns. Consider the significant benefits of signing up with TSA Pre-Check; it can save you time and stress, especially during this busy season. Parking spaces are not readily available, so allow yourself more time; definitely pre-book parking, or use the Airtrain, or take a car service. As you’re talking to friends about their travel plans this summer, let them know what to expect. Preparedness will help set expectations and hopefully make things go much smoother.
I hope you enjoy this issue, which features Steve Thody from JFK Millennium Partners. His story is an excellent read because it demonstrates that taking risks, positioning yourself within a corporate setting, and knowing who you are and your strengths will allow you to be present for the next great opportunity. In fact, Jerry Spampanato’s AOA Reflections article has that same message.
Sometimes, we get so caught up with the day in and day out that we don’t look at the larger picture. What can you step up for? What contribution can you make to the team that will make a difference and position you for the next step in your career path? It’s career advancement at its best when you are driving it with your talent and perseverance. When that effort is met with a great management team, you are all winners in delivering an outstanding experience for the clients, passengers, and stakeholders.
This summer is gearing up to be busy for the folks working at and traveling through airports. Fantastic events are planned for the airport community. Take a look at our calendar for the most up-to-date details.
We hope you can join us at the Airport Community Golf Classic next month for the networking and cocktail party. We expect to have more than 300 airport professionals in attendance for a casual evening of great food and great company.
I hope you are enjoying the prelude to summer, and I’ll see you around the airport
