How to Navigate JFK When It’s Under Construction
By: Stefanie Waldek | Published: 2025-06-30 11:00:00 | Source: www.curbed.com
The metro area’s largest airport, with around 1,000 flights daily, is undergoing a massive renovation, making it difficult to get to your terminal (a particularly stark contrast to the updated La Guardia). We talked to frequent-flying New Yorkers about how to arrive at your gate quickly and maybe even enjoy your time there.
It’s not only cheaper ($8.50, and fares will be $4.25 this summer until Labor Day) than a cab or an Uber; it’s probably faster. Drop-offs, pickups, and parking are more inconvenient than usual (even during off-hours) because of construction. But the AirTrain — which connects with the A/E/J/Z lines and the LIRR — hasn’t been affected.
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