JAMAICA,
N.Y., Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New
Terminal One at John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) today announced that Turkish Airlines
will begin operations at the new terminal when it opens in 2026.
Turkish Airlines will also unveil a brand new, state-of-the-art
lounge for its premium customers, launching the next phase of the
award-winning airline's growth at its top U.S. gateway. The New
Terminal One, set to be the largest international terminal in
the United States, will offer
best-in-class amenities and innovative technology for a
transformational and efficient travel experience.
The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey's $19
billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class
gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization
and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground
transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway
network.
Turkish Airlines, which currently flies 19 times weekly from JFK
Airport to its hub at Istanbul,
providing seamless connections to its extensive global network,
will continue to offer top-tier service from the new terminal. As
part of its expansion in the JFK market, Turkish Airlines will
open an 11,000-square-foot lounge in the New Terminal One – twice
the size of the airline's lounge at the existing Terminal 1. The
new lounge will feature premium amenities, expansive views of JFK
Airport's airfield and provide direct boarding access to aircraft,
offering unmatched convenience for Turkish Airlines' business class
customers and top-tier frequent flyers.
Recognized for its exceptional in-flight service, Turkish
Airlines recently received the World Class Award from the Airline
Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive
year, placing it among just 10 airlines in the world to have
received this prestigious recognition. Turkish Airlines was also
chosen as the Best Airline in Europe nine times by Skytrax. Over the years
Turkish Airlines also received accolades from Skytrax and other
prestigious organizations numerous times for its Business and
Economy Class offerings and Lounges. Turkish Airlines offers
service to 351 destinations, including 25 in the Americas. Turkish
is a member of the Star Alliance and will join other alliance
members at the New Terminal One: LOT Polish Airlines, EVA Air and
Air China.
"We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to the New Terminal
One at JFK, where their commitment to world-class customer service
aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an unparalleled
customer experience," said The New Terminal One Chief Executive
Officer Jennifer Aument. "We look
forward to working closely with our colleagues at Turkish Airlines
to elevate the travel experience for customers from 2026 and
beyond."
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive
Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated:
"We are excited to bring Turkish Airlines' world-class service to
the New Terminal One at JFK, further enhancing our passengers'
travel experience with a state-of-the-art-lounge. This move
underlines our commitment to continue our growth in the U.S
market."
In addition to Turkish Airlines, the New Terminal One has
partnered with several other global carriers, including Air
France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air
Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Air China is also partnering with the terminal on
elevating the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting
New York.
The New Terminal One is focused on improving the customer
experience by collaborating with potential airline partners. This
includes working with airline teams across all customer journey
touchpoints. Set to be JFK Airport's largest terminal when
complete, the New Terminal One will offer a world-class customer
experience and additional widebody aircraft gate capacity –
providing international airlines a unique opportunity to grow their
service at JFK, the top global gateway to the U.S.
About The New Terminal One
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and
exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal
that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's
$19 billion transformation of JFK
into a global gateway to the New
York metropolitan area and the
United States. The New Terminal One will set a new standard
for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking
and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the
world.
The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by
Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will
anchor JFK's south side. Construction is taking place in phases.
The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls
and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At
completion, anticipated in 2030, the New Terminal One will be 2.6
million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and
nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals
combined.
The New Terminal One will be a 23-gate, state-of-the-art,
international-only terminal. Sustainably designed and
future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit
public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities,
all designed to enhance the customer experience and compete with
some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world.
The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and
financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico,
and Carlyle. The New Terminal One is being built by union labor and
is committed to local inclusion and labor participation, focusing
on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including
ambitious participation goals of 30% for minority and women-owned
enterprises, 10% for local business enterprises and 3% for
service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International
Airport, visit
https://www.anewjfk.com/projects/the-new-terminal-one/
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance
member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 491 (passenger and cargo)
aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations in 130 countries (298
international destinations and 53 domestic destinations within
Turkiye). More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on
its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social
media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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