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New York John F Kennedy International Airport‘s new, $4.2 billion Terminal 6 is slated to open in 2026. One of the many airlines that will be moving into this new space is Aer Lingus. The Irish airline will open a new signature lounge with greater seating capacity and amenities for Aer Lingus’ premium customers.
Aer Lingus currently operates out of Terminal 7. It offers 2x daily nonstop flights to Dublin Airport (DUB) and daily flights to Shannon Airport (SNN) and Manchester Airport (MAN). Terminal 7 currently houses an Aer Lingus lounge. Passengers traveling from both Dublin and Shannon will be able to take advantage of US Pre Clearance facilities so that when they land at JFK they are already finished with entry processes.
Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, said:
We are looking forward to our move to JFK Terminal 6 when construction is completed. The new terminal promises Aer Lingus customers a modern, light filled, tech enabled space, which will allow us to go above and beyond for our customers. The addition of a brand-new dedicated Aer Lingus lounge will further enhance our loyal customer’s experience providing them with a modern state of the art lounge.”
Terminal 6 will offer more than 100,000 square feet of NYC-inspired shopping and dining. Aer Lingus customers will enjoy seamless connectivity within the same terminal with its connecting partner JetBlue. Other highlights of Terminal 6, include:
- 10 gates (nine will accommodate widebody aircraft)
- Five-minute average walking distances from TSA checkpoints to gates
- State-of-the-art automated baggage system, customs/border control facilities, and the latest TSA screening technologies
- Up to five airline lounges, in addition to a new arrivals lounge
- A curated collection of New York City-inspired artwork featuring local and international artists, curated by the Public Art Fund in partnership with JMP and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
- Sustainably-sourced building materials, rooftop solar power, and energy efficient systems and operating practices throughout Terminal 6
- Sustainability certifications for LEED (silver or gold), Envision and SITES underway
- A new ground transportation center
Anthony’s Take: Terminal 6 is just one part of the overall $19 billion redevelopment that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is investing at JFK. We’ve got a few years to go, but it will be great to see this new terminal in full swing.
(Image Credits: Aer Lingus and Port Authority NY and NJ.)
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Beijing (or really Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited) built the largest airport in the world in nearly the same time frame. For the NY/NJ Port Authority, that’s enough time to deliver 10 gates (without inevitable delays)?!?
How many executions do you think would occur within a week if the Beijing airport were suddenly delayed by a substantial amount? Now, how many executions do you think would occur for the JFK addition being delayed by a couple of months? Funny how the potential for being executed acts as an incentive.