American Airlines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have announced a $125 million new commercial redevelopment for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. This project will feature a new Great Hall and bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal.
This project will further enhance the passenger experience at the terminal with a complete redesign and expansion of the concessions program, including dining, retail, duty-free shopping, performance space, and new digitally enabled experiences for American’s customers, creating over 300 new concessions jobs, American said in a statement.
Rick Cotton, executive director, Port Authority said: “This is another tremendous milestone in our extensive JFK Redevelopment Program. We are excited for the continued transformation to bring customers a world-class travel experience, boost employment opportunities for our local communities, and provide a pathway for local and minority businesses to propel their business as a design, construction, or concession partner.”
Amanda Zhang, vice president of airport affairs and facilities, American said: “The airline is looking forward to working with its project partners to deliver a transformative dining and shopping experience that represents the dynamic New York region. The airline wants to ensure a world-class experience at Terminal 8 and elevate the travel journey for customers and oneworld partners.
Last year, the Port Authority of New York unveiled the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK. American Airlines and British Airways invested $400 million in the redevelopment and expansion of Terminal 8. This included new lounge spaces, five new widebody gates, an expanded and upgraded baggage handling system, over 7,000 meters of additional terminal space, a new premium check-in area, and two new lounges. The renovated terminal can accommodate about ten million passengers annually.
