New York's JFK airport is getting a brand new $9.5 billion international terminal, bringing state-of-the-art amenities, lounges, and gates to customers — see inside

Taylor RainsFeb 21, 2022, 19:35 IST

Rendering of New Terminal One's arrivals hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

New York's John. F. Kennedy Airport is getting a new international terminal to handle the growing demand for air travel.
The 2.4 million-square-foot facility is designed to be "world-class," offering new restaurants, shops, and lounges.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is the largest of all NYC-area airports, handling a record 62.6 million passengers in 2019.

New York's JFK airport.EQRoy/Shutterstock

Source: New York State

Supporting about 300,000 jobs, the airport generates over $16 billion in wages and nearly $46 billion in sales per year.

MAC store at JFK.Heerapix/Shutterstock

Source: New York State

Many major carriers call JFK home, including Delta Air Lines…

Delta Air Lines at JFK.Ron Adar/Shutterstock

I flew on Delta's regional aircraft and although it lacked some luxuries offered by JetBlue's, I was still impressed by its plush seats and roomy cabin

…American Airlines…

American Airlines at JFKWangkun Jia/Shutterstock

I flew American Airlines to Europe for the first time during the pandemic and found it's back to normal with bad food, uncomfortable seats, and free alcohol

…and JetBlue Airways, whose primary base is at the airport.

JetBlue landing at JFK.Eliyahu Yosef Parypa/Shutterstock

I flew on JetBlue's Embraer 190 for the first time and though the aging aircraft lacked the bells and whistles of the carrier's newer Airbus jets, I wouldn't hesitate to book it again

As air travel continues to pick up post-pandemic, JFK is getting ready by constructing a brand new "world-class" international terminal to handle the influx of passengers.

Inside JFK airport.Sorbis/Shutterstock

Source: New York State

As air travel continues to pick up post-pandemic, JFK is getting ready by constructing a brand new "world-class" international terminal to handle the influx of passengers.

Source: New York State

New Terminal One (NTO) is a $9.5 billion project that will become the airport's global gateway to NYC, with dreams to be one of the top 10 terminals in the world.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One (NTO).Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

The 2.4 million-square-foot facility will offer 23 gates, restaurants, shops, lounges, and recreational space, making it the largest international terminal at JFK.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's post-security retail and dining plaza.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

It will also include a new departures hall...

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's departures hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

...arrivals hall...

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's arrivals hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

...and customs hall.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's customs hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

The project includes overhauling the roads, parking, and utilities, as well as adding a new electrical substation.

Roads leading into JFK's terminal 1.EQRoy/Shutterstock

Source: New York State

Moreover, the project will bring in over 10,000 jobs, including offering opportunities to local, minority, women, and disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's post-security retail and dining plaza.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

The future-focused terminal is designed with sustainability in mind and will feature large, open spaces with natural light and innovative technology.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One (NTO) at JFK.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

According to the airport, the bright, airy spaces are "designed to enhance the customer experience."

Rendering of New Terminal One's customs hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

NTO is being built on top of JFK's active terminal 1, its aging 59-year old terminal 2, and its former terminal 3.

Outside terminal 2 at JFK.EQRoy/Shutterstock

Source: New York State

While NTO was initially supposed to break ground in 2020, the pandemic forced the airport to change its plan. However, the work is back on track, and construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2022.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One's departures hall.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

While NTO was initially supposed to break ground in 2020, the pandemic forced the airport to change its plan. However, the work is back on track, and construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2022.

Source: New York State

The first phase, which will include a check-in space, an arrivals area, and gates, is expected to open in 2026, and the entire project will be done in 2030.

Rendering of JFK's New Terminal One.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Source: New York State

The new terminal comes as airlines resume, and grow, their international presence at JFK post-pandemic.

Signs at JFK Terminal 7Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images

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For example, Air France will restart its service from Paris-Orly on March 27...

Air France.Horacio Villalobos Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Source: Business Traveller

...Ukraine International Airlines will restore its route from Kyiv on June 2...

Ukraine International Airlines.Artur Buibarov/Shutterstock

Source: Travel Week

...and LOT Polish Airlines will resume its service from Budapest on June 3.

LOT Polish Airlines.W.Kulczycki/Shutterstock

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New York's JFK airport is getting a brand new $9.5 billion international terminal, bringing state-of-the-art amenities, lounges, and gates to customers &mdash; see inside

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is the largest of all NYC-area airports, handling a record 62.6 million passengers in 2019.

Supporting about 300,000 jobs, the airport generates over $16 billion in wages and nearly $46 billion in sales per year.

Many major carriers call JFK home, including Delta Air Lines…

…American Airlines…

…and JetBlue Airways, whose primary base is at the airport.

As air travel continues to pick up post-pandemic, JFK is getting ready by constructing a brand new "world-class" international terminal to handle the influx of passengers.

New Terminal One (NTO) is a $9.5 billion project that will become the airport's global gateway to NYC, with dreams to be one of the top 10 terminals in the world.

The 2.4 million-square-foot facility will offer 23 gates, restaurants, shops, lounges, and recreational space, making it the largest international terminal at JFK.

It will also include a new departures hall...

...arrivals hall...

...and customs hall.

The project includes overhauling the roads, parking, and utilities, as well as adding a new electrical substation.

Moreover, the project will bring in over 10,000 jobs, including offering opportunities to local, minority, women, and disabled veteran-owned businesses.

The future-focused terminal is designed with sustainability in mind and will feature large, open spaces with natural light and innovative technology.

According to the airport, the bright, airy spaces are "designed to enhance the customer experience."

NTO is being built on top of JFK's active terminal 1, its aging 59-year old terminal 2, and its former terminal 3.

While NTO was initially supposed to break ground in 2020, the pandemic forced the airport to change its plan. However, the work is back on track, and construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2022.

The first phase, which will include a check-in space, an arrivals area, and gates, is expected to open in 2026, and the entire project will be done in 2030.

The new terminal comes as airlines resume, and grow, their international presence at JFK post-pandemic.

For example, Air France will restart its service from Paris-Orly on March 27...

...Ukraine International Airlines will restore its route from Kyiv on June 2...

...and LOT Polish Airlines will resume its service from Budapest on June 3.

New York's JFK airport is getting a brand new $9.5 billion international terminal, bringing state-of-the-art amenities, lounges, and gates to customers — see inside