Chess tables and works of art: JFK terminal undergoes renewal

Chess tables, wooden benches similar to urban parks and vegetation addition are some of the elements that will be incorporated into terminal 5 John F. Kennedy International Airport the main one of New York. More than 40 new concessions are also expected, including 18 dining options.

The forecast is that new stores It is inaugurated throughout this year and the improvements are ended by the end of 2026. The plan is that the central lobby of the terminal becomes a space inspired by the famous New York parks.

To this end, the place will also gain an art collection with more than 30 works by local artists. Gastronomic options, regional groups will be ahead of operations such as Shake Shack, Eataly and The Halal Guys.

Other known bars and restaurants in the city will win units around, such as Jacob’s Pickles, focused on US food; The Serafina, of Italian food; The Gotham Burger, which serves Smash Hamburgers; The Bar Mister Paradise; and The Blind Barber, which mixes a barber shop with drink bar.

Today, the terminal already has an outdoor deck with dog rest area.

Billionaire works

Opened in 2008, Terminal 5 is a Jetblue company hub, which operates there 165 flights and serves over 35,000 passengers daily. Changes are part of a US $ 19 billion which covers the renewal of the entire airport to modernize it.

The project includes two new terminals, expansion of existing terminals, simplified roads and local shops and restaurants.

A new terminal 1 is under construction with an estimated value of $ 9.5 billion, according to the New York and New Jersey port authority. Terminal 6 is also being erected, valued at $ 4.2 billion, which will be connected to terminal 5.

Last year, the JFK received 63.3 million passengers making it one of the busiest airports in the world.

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