With private financing of $2023 million dollars, the construction works of Terminal 8 of the JFK airport were completed, which is enabled thanks to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines and British Airways, Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week.
The completion of the first phase of the historic JFK Vision Plan that is transforming the international airport into a world-class global center is already a reality, according to Hochul. . “I congratulate American Airlines, British Airways and the Port Authority on the first of many achievements to come. We will continue our close partnership as we transform JFK into a magnificent global gateway that will help keep New York at the center of the world stage,” he added about the ambitious project.
The new Terminal 8 replaces Terminal 7 of 60 years old which will be demolished to clear space for a new Terminal 6 to begin construction early next year.
All renovated
Terminal 8 operational enhancements include five new widebody gates, four new widebody parking positions and an expanded and improved baggage handling system that, together , will support additional transatlantic flights. The terminal has also been expanded by approximately 115,000 square feet of additional and renovated space.
The expansion of Terminal 8 is a critical component of the JFK Vision Plan that is transforming the airport into what will be one of the best international gateways in the world with a 21st century customer experience and greater connectivity for travelers.
The move by British Airways will bring the historic airline closer to its partner airlines when Terminal 8 becomes home to eight oneworld® alliance airlines. Iberia plans to move to Terminal 8 on December 1 and Japan Airlines expects to move operations to Terminal 8 in May 2023.
The Co-location of American Airlines and British Airways at Terminal 8 supports the Port Authority’s mission to create greater connectivity for passengers in a transformed and more unified JFK.
Millionaire investment
The Terminal 8 project involved the work of more than 115 companies owned by minorities and women awarded contracts totaling more than $115 million dollars, exceeding the Port Authority’s commitment of at least one 33% of MWBE’s interest in the agency’s capital projects. Local businesses received nearly $60 million in contracts at Terminal 8.
Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said: We celebrate the expansion of Terminal 8 , which is the first of many other great things to come to JFK. Just as we have done in Newark and LaGuardia, the Port Authority and our private partners are successfully building the modern airports the region deserves.”