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Oakland Airport Looking at Lowering Parking Rates

Officials at Oakland International Airport have tried numerous ways to persuade air travelers to use airport parking lots.
They've erected new signs, placed ads on the radio and even considered a partnership with the private sector in hopes of winning back the lucrative parking business lost to a cadre of off-airport parking complexes.
But after four years of failed campaigns, the airport has finally figured out what has made their lots less attractive.
Next week, Port Commissioners will vote on a proposal to lower the rates at the airport's long-term and economy lots.
"We have to get competitive," said Aviation Director Steve Grossman. "We had to do something, so this is what you do."
If approved, the airport will reduce rates at the economy lot to $15 a day from $19. It will also cut rates at its long-term parking lot to $19 a day from $22. However, by comparison, some travel companies www.stay123.com, www.americanairporthotels.net, www.bookairporthotels.com and off-airport lots charge less than $10 a day and provide free shuttle rides.
Along with the lower rates, the airport will increase the frequency of parking lot shuttles and spend about $115,000 on advertising the parking lots.
While the new rates do not drop to the lows offered by off-airport parking lots, port officials hope the new fees combined with an advertising blitz will persuade travelers that parking at the airport is more convenient than parking off it.
The ongoing battle to lure travelers to on-airport parking began several years ago when off-airport parking lots began to sprout up.
With their low rates and various amenities, the off-airport business slowly eroded the airport's market share of travelers who drive to the airport.
In 1996, more than 40 percent of the people using the airport parked in airport lots, only 23 percent did last year.
The importance of having passengers use airport parking lots can be seen in the port's annual budget.
In 2004-05, the airport generated $42.4 million from parking fees and charges it places on ground transportation companies -- taxis and shuttles, among others -- for access to the airport.
Port officials have been reluctant to lower parking rates for fear of losing revenue. But the time has come, Grossman said. The agency must lower the rates or lose more business.
Grossman predicted the airport would break even with the lower rates by attracting more customers. Though, he said, the airport will never be able to match the $8.95 to $12 a day charges offered by other lots.
At least two port commissioners agreed with the plan to lower rates and said the issue is no longer one of revenue.
Its more about customer service, they said.
"It is not just to try to generate more revenue, it also is to serve the public," said Commissioner Frank Kiang. "Right now, we have too many vacant spots every day at the airport and that just doesn't make sense. Parking on-airport is more convenient, it's closer."
Commissioner Darlene Ayers-Johnson said the airport's parking lots should be viewed as a service provided to customers rather than a profit center.
"It is part of a whole, which is service," she said. "We have to be competitive and we have to be service orientated."

California's Lake County better than ever
By the time we arrive at Ceàgo Del Lago Winery, on the northwestern shore of Lake County's Clear Lake, we've seen far more birds than people. Western grebes, thousands of them, bob peacefully until our boat gets directly in front of them. Then they dive upside down like toy ducks, showing their black-and-white behinds before disappearing under the surface.

American Airlines chooses London's Stansted Airport for new JFK service (07/06/2007)

American said it will begin daily service from New York (Kennedy) to London’s Stansted Airport Oct. 28 in a direct challenge to Eos and Maxjet, the premium-class carriers that launched their first service on the same route in fall 2005.

Premium-only Silverjet serves London (Luton) from Newark.

American, which plans to add a second daily to the route next spring, will offer two-class service, not one, on 767 aircraft with 191 seats in coach and 30 angled lie-flat seats in its new business class. But an American spokeswoman said the airline believes it has an advantage thanks to its network, schedule, lounges and frequent flyer program.

When Eos and Maxjet launched their service, the skeptics questioned not only if the transatlantic premium-class-only concept could work, but also whether enough travelers would accept Stansted as an alternative. American's entry into the market seemed to validate their choice, as did American Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey's explanation of the reason for American's decision.

"Our new service to London Stansted will provide our premium travelers an alternative London airport and convenient access to growing business districts," Arpey said. "Our customers have asked for this choice of airports, and we are going to meet that need at competitive prices."

American, as well as United, will soon face even more competition from premium-only carriers, with Silverjet getting Transportation Dept. approval June 28 to begin service between London (Luton) and Chicago. Silverjet told the DOT it plans to begin the service on or about Nov. 7.


AIRLINES:

NWA, ALPA to discuss staffing issues as cancellation rate climbs (06/29/2007)

Northwest said June 28 it is "informally meeting" with the Air Line Pilots Association on staffing issues as its cancellation rate appeared to be heading toward the double-digit level for a sixth straight day.

Figures from FlightStats, at flightstatscom, showed Northwest canceling 12% of flights June 23, 14% June 24, 12% June 25, 14% June 26 and 17% June 27. Its rate was running at about 13% as of 4 p.m. June 28.

The majority of the canceled flights have been at its Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit and Memphis hubs.

A couple of other airlines have experienced spikes over the same time span, but they have been either less pronounced or less prolonged -- usually for one day. FlightStats' tallies show American as the biggest other offender with 16% canceled June 26 and 20% June 27, but American also canceled only one flight June 24 and only eight on June 23.

Also, according to the Flightstats tally the cancellation percentage for the other major U.S. carriers June 25, when Northwest canceled 12% of its flights, ranged from 0% (Continental, Southwest and JetBlue) to 6% (American).

Northwest is blaming its run of high cancellation rates on "air traffic control restrictions, severe summertime weather and a higher than normal level of pilot absenteeism."

The Northwest unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, however, blames Northwest management for ignoring its warnings of pilot understaffing for the busy summer travel season. On June 15, the union leadership passed a resolution declaring a "lack of confidence in management decisions" because "all indications are that staffing is below what is required to properly fly the summer schedule."

Union spokesman Wade Blaufuss told TravelWeekly.com June 27 that Northwest has tried to recall some or all of the nearly 400 pilots on furlough but has not been getting the response it expected. He said some of those pilots were wary of coming back because they previously quit alternative jobs to come back, only to be furloughed a second time, and some questioned if it was worth flying longer hours for less pay.

He also said the new contract lets Northwest schedule pilots for more flying hours, pushing them close to the federal limit per month, so there's more fatigue and less willingness and flexibility to volunteer extra hours.

News

Boston Logan International Airport to Hold Job Fair
Career Opportunities Available in the Aviation Industry June 27, 2007

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced an airport-wide job fair at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the United Airlines Hangar.

Hosted by Massport, the job fair is an opportunity for Logan's airlines, airport retail and restaurant concessionaires, airline support and airport support businesses, hotels, rental car companies, and government agencies to showcase the career opportunities available at Boston Logan. Boston Logan serves as the gateway to the six-state New England region with a population of over 14 million and offers nonstop service to 79 domestic and 37 international destinations.

With many airport businesses expressing an interest in the job fair, airport officials are hopeful that the turnout will be strong and that qualified candidates will be matched with potential employers.

"Our goal with the job fair is to get people thinking about the various career opportunities and experiences offered by the aviation transportation industry," said Massport's Director of Aviation Edward C. Freni. "Companies at Logan employ nearly 11,000 people and generate about $19 million a day in direct economic impact to the region."

The job fair will take place at the United Airlines Hangar located at 10 Service Road, Logan International Airport, East Boston, across the street from the MBTA Blue Line Airport Station. Attendees are encouraged to make use of public transportation. Attendees driving to job fair can park at the airport's economy parking lot and should take Route 1A north to the Bennington Street/Route 145 exit and follow the signs to event parking. Attendees are asked not to bring large bags or back packs to the job fair. Please contact Massport's DaNita Davis at 617-568-3900 or ddavis@massport.com with questions or for further information.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the #1 international gateway to Asia/Pacific. LAX is served by nearly 90 passenger and cargo airlines, and contributes more than $60 billion annually to the Southern California economy.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the world’s fifth busiest passenger airport and ranks seventh in air cargo tonnage handled, and its popularity shows no sign of decreasing.

just the facts

In 2005 more than 61 million people traveled through LAX. A commerce leader, its ever-expanding air cargo system handled more than 2.1 million tons of goods. International freight is more than 50 percent of this total. Convenient location, modern facilities, and superior sea/air/land connections have led to LAX's designation as a world-class airport.

LAX handled 70 percent of the passengers, 75 percent of the air cargo, and 95 percent of the international passengers and cargo traffic in the five-county Southern California region.

Brief History

Originally known as Mines Field, the LAX site has been used as a general aviation field since 1928. During World War II, it was used for military flights. Commercial airline service started in December 1946. The present terminal complex was constructed in 1961. In the early 1980s, LAX added domestic and international terminals and a second-level roadway.

Economic Impact
LAX is a dynamic airport which creates, attracts and supports economic activity throughout Southern California. According to a 1995 study, LAX has an annual economic impact of $60 billion. This is generated by aviation activity on or near the airport, by off-airport expenditures related to the use of aviation services, and by money that is again spent and circulated throughout the local economy. An estimated $21 billion of this total is generated within the City of Los Angeles.

LAX creates jobs. An estimated 59,000 jobs, directly attributable to LAX, are located on or near the airport. Approximately 408,000 jobs, spread throughout the region, are attributable to LAX. The employment in the City of Los Angeles due to the airport is estimated to be 158,000 jobs. One in 20 jobs in Southern California is attributed to LAX operations.

Central Terminal Area
The central complex features nine passenger terminals connected by a U-shaped two-level roadway. Curbside baggage check-in is available on the upper departure level. Baggage claim is on the lower level. Brand-named and ethnic-styled restaurants, cocktail lounges, gift shops, newsstands, duty free shops for international flights, restrooms, public telephones and business centers offer convenient services for the traveling public.

Other amenities include a first aid station in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and special telephones connected to area hotels/motels, bus/limousine services and car rental firms serving most Southland communities. Free shuttle service is provided between all terminals and remote parking lots.

The Encounter Restaurant is located 70 ft. above the ground in the center of the historic Theme Building complex. The restaurant, topped by an observation deck, features a space-age interior design.

Air Traffic Control

The 277-foot control tower is uniquely designed to service LAX's four parallel runways. Individual local control and ground controllers handle their duties for each of the four runways. Clearance delivery, flight data and gate-hold positions are operated from the central position of the tower cab.

Coast Guard Facilities
The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, the only one of its kind in the country, provides around-the-clock vigilance on search/rescue missions. Its personnel conduct maritime law enforcement on oil pollution in coastal waters. The station is located adjacent to the north runway complex.

Public Parking
More than 21,144 parking spaces are available. In addition to 10,000 parking spaces in the central terminal area, LAX has a capacity of 11,000 cars in its economy-rate, long term parking areas. Valet parking is available across from Terminal 4.

Free shuttle service to airline terminals is provided around the clock from Lots B and C. Perimeter parking Lot C, northeast of the airport, also contains the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Center, which connects public bus systems with the courtesy LAX shuttle bus service provided by the airport.

Public Transportation
Among the modes of transportation available at LAX are airport bus service, door-to-door shuttle van service, local bus lines, light rail, rental cars, and taxicabs. A free, frequent shuttle bus connects LAX with MTA's Green Line Light Rail. Shuttle service is provided at no charge for passengers making connecting flights between terminal buildings.

The FlyAway Bus Service provides frequent nonstop transportation between LAX and the San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys Airport Bus Terminal, Woodley Avenue at Saticoy Street). The FlyAway Bus Service from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to LAX began in March 2006.

Services for the Disabled
LAX provides many services to assist passengers or visitors with disability. Along with special parking spaces, rampways and elevators, a free shuttle equipped with a lift for disabled persons in wheelchairs operates between Lot C and airline terminals. Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) or speech-impaired are available in all terminals.

Cargo Facilities
Fast becoming a major cargo distribution center, LAX has 1,000 cargo flights each day linking Los Angeles with the world. Its handling facilities are the 98-acre Century Cargo Complex, the 57.4-acre Imperial Complex, the Imperial Cargo Center and a number of terminals on the south side of the airport. For more information, see the Los Angeles World Airports Air Cargo Fact Sheet.
 

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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) : Then and Now


For over 85 years, Boston Logan International Airport has served as the center of aviation and gateway to New England. It all began in 1922, when the local business community led the fight for an airport in Boston. To promote public support for fledgling aviation, it financed a booster campaign urging businesses to send their mail by air via a U.S. airmail fleet which, at the time, consisted of just 21 aeroplanes nationwide. Funds were eventually made available by the Massachusetts Legislature and matched by the Boston Chamber of Commerce to develop an aircraft landing site on Jeffries Point in East Boston, Massachusetts. On June 13, 1923, Boston's first aircraft touched down on a 1,500 foot cinder runway (piloted by Lt. Kitchell Snow) on the then tiny airfield known as Boston Airport built by the U.S. Army on 189 acres of tidal flats. On September 8, 1923, Boston Airport was officially dedicated. The original airfield was used primarily by the Massachusetts Air Guard and the Army Air Corp (only 20 years after the Wright Brothers historic first flight). The Boston Aircraft Corporation completed the first commercial hangar in 1925 and the first regularly scheduled commercial passenger flights were initiated by Colonial Air Transport (a predecessor of American Airlines) between Boston and New York, on April 14, 1927 -- less than one year after launching airmail service between the two cities.

In 1928, ownership of the airport was transferred from the U.S. Army to the Massachusetts Legislature. The following year, the City of Boston stepped in and took control with a 20-year lease from the state. The City Council placed the airport under the jurisdiction of the Parks Department, which immediately began a series of improvements to the spartan military field. Runways were lengthened; access roads were paved and landscaped; and a new administration building was added to the hangars and repair shops which bordered the field.

Despite the advent of The Great Depression of the 1930 s, air travel continued to grow due to long distance intercontinental flights by pioneer aviators. Almost every flying celebrity from Charles Lindberg to Amelia Earhart came through Boston, and it was there in 1925 that U.S. Army Air Service officer and airfield manager First Lieutenant Donald Duke of the Army Air Corps and Boston Airport s first general manager, was credited with coining the term "airport". The runways were lengthened, an administration building was constructed and 200 additional acres of land was reclaimed from Boston Harbor. By the later part of the decade, the demand for air travel had grown to such a point that American Airlines began providing daily scheduled service between New York and Boston. Due to its popularity, in 1939, the State Legislature created the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC) to foster air commerce, encourage the establishment of airports and recommend related legislation.

In 1941, (just one week before the United States entered World War II), the state resumed direct control of Boston Airport and assigned the Massachusetts Department of Public Works the responsibility of its' operation and development. The airside land area was expanded by 1,800 acres by the further filling of Boston Harbor. Additional runways, apron areas and three new hangars were built to provide operational support. In June, 1943, the state legislature took up a proposal for a $4.2 million bond issue for the funding of a new road to accommodate the airport s growth. The proposal also carried an amendment to rename the airport. The bond issue and the new name - General Edward Lawrence Logan Airport - were signed into law on June 12, 1943.

Logan s namesake, Edward Lawrence Logan, was born in Boston on January 20, 1875. A highly educated man, who reportedly never flew, he was a graduate of Boston Latin School - Class of 1894, graduated from Harvard College in 1898 and Harvard Law School in 1901. During a distinguished and varied career, General Logan served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. He was chairman of the Metropolitan District Commission, manager of the George Robert White Fund and later became a judge in the South Boston District Courts. His military career dates back to November, 1897, when he enlisted in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia to fight in the Spanish-American War and ended when he retired as a Lieutenant General on March 22, 1928. He was called for active duty in the Spanish-American War, served as a Colonel commanding the 16th (Yankee) division and was promoted to the grade of Major General in March, 1923. He retired on March 22, 1928 and passed away on July 6, 1939 leaving behind his widow, Ceclia, and their two children, Patricia and Edward L. Jr. For more information about Edward Lawrence Logan please click here.

In 1944, only two airlines operated at the airport (then known as Commonwealth Airport): Northeast, flying to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada; and American Airlines, which flew to New York. By the end of 1949, the horseshoe-shaped Boutwell Terminal Building (Terminals B and C are now on the original footprint) was completed to help accommodate the 471,000 passengers using Boston Airport. A loop access roadway system was completed in 1952 to support the new terminal, in 1953 the airport had its first non-stop transcontinental service from Los Angeles to Boston, and in 1955 an eight-story control tower was built at the center of the Boutwell Terminal (the current Old Tower ). By the end of the 1950's the airport had grown to four runways and an expanded terminal with 45 gates. Jet operations began at Logan in 1959 when Pan American Airways inaugurated daily 707 service to Europe. Two months later, American Airlines began daily flights from Boston to Los Angeles.

In 1956, the State Legislature created the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) which became operational two years and eight months later on February 17, 1959. Massport was charged with the operation of the airport, as well as the Mystic River Bridge (Tobin Bridge), Hanscom Field in Bedford, and the public marine terminals in the Port of Boston. Developed as a "quasi-state agency", Massport was formed to be entirely self-sustaining, without cost to the Massachusetts taxpayer and without pledging state credit; supporting itself from three primary sources: the sale of revenue bonds, charges to users of its facilities and income from investments).

After Massport began managing Logan, the airport continued a period of expansion and development throughout the following decades. In 1961, Logan significantly developed under a $23 million construction program, including construction of the International Terminal on the current Terminal C site. Built for $5.9 million, the facility consisted of four 450ft.finger piers extending from the terminal building and was completed in 1965. An additional landfill was added to extend runway 15R/33L, to accommodate the movement toward larger aircraft. By 1966, international travel had increased by one hundred percent from 1951. The expansion continued with the start of construction on the Central Garage, the Terminal Roadway and the New Taxiway. This expansion was necessary for the further growth of Logan Airport as it had grown to become the eighth busiest airport in the United States.

Progress continued throughout the decade with the completion of three major infrastructure projects between 1973 and 1976 at a cost of $105 million. Those projects included a new $7.2 million, 22-story, 285 foot control tower in 1973 (at the time the largest in the world), distinguishable by it s twin cylindrical supporting pylons, the Volpe International Terminal (Terminal E), which opened in 1974 as well as the South Terminal. The filling of Bird Island Flats (BIF) was finally completed in 1974, which provided an additional 234 acres of space for cargo and other facilities to be developed.

The 1980's continued to see development on the Airport as well as its surrounding communities. In 1982 the final phase of the Neptune Road Relocation Program was initiated to relocate the balance of families to several alternative sites in East Boston. Two years later, soundproofing work was completed on classrooms in East Boston schools and thousands of homes. From 1975 through 1984, the implementation of the airport s Master Plan dominated Massport activity. Noise abatement was a central theme in the Master Plan, and it provided the framework for the development of noise abatement efforts, which aggressively continue today.

In 1980 the annual number of passengers flying in and out of Logan Airport had increased to 15.1 million. To accommodate this passenger upsurge, the airport undertook a number of internal improvements. The airport site focused on the construction of the Massachusetts Technology Center (the present Logan Office Center), Southside cargo facilities, a new Hyatt Hotel and the Amelia Earhart General Aviation Terminal on the Bird Island Flats area, which was dedicated in 1984 to the famous aviatrix and Boston resident. The decade also saw smaller changes to improve upon the Airport. In 1983, roadway improvements were made, as well as renovations to Terminal C (former North Terminal) and the development of the nation's first airport play area called Kidport in 1987. Kidport was one of the United States' first airport facilities to entertain children. Designed by The Children's Museum of Boston, the bright, attractive play areas featured an interactive cockpit, Brio wooden train toys, and views of the runways with signs that explain what's happening on the tarmac

By the late 1990s the number of annual passengers at Logan Airport had increased to approximately 25 million annually. In response to this growth, Logan Airport sought to update the facilities and services rendered by the airport in order to create greater ease and accessibility for its passengers. In 1994, the Logan Modernization project was initiated a comprehensive and creative $4.4 billion program which combined key landside improvements -- focusing on terminals and roadways -- with innovative airside enhancements. The ultimate goal of the project was to increase Logan's efficiency without expanding the airport's borders or compromising on environmental benefits for its neighbors. Logan Modernization includes the Logan Landside program, which involves structural changes to the airport and the Logan Airside program, which involve various alternatives for reducing current and projected levels of aircraft delay and enhancing operational safety at Logan.

As the Logan Modernization Project nears the finishing point, nearly every terminal and roadway at Logan is currently either under construction or completed. A New Logan is now emerging, with overhead walkways connecting all terminals from the Central Garage; a new award-winning International Gateway Arrivals Hall, a new Airport MBTA Station and a state of the art and environmentally friendly Terminal A (awarded LEED "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" Certification for Environmental Sustainability by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2006). Another major airport change is Logan s upper level/departure roadway system. The new roadway system clearly separates those passengers needing the arrivals (lower level) from the departures (upper level) roadways. This two-tiered system simplifies the driving experience through Logan and provides access to more lanes.

Today, Logan International Airport continues to develop and change as it strives to provide the latest in first class security, technology and customer service to all its passengers. Currently New England’s largest transportation center, Logan ranks 20th in the nation in passenger volume and 19th in flight movements, employs approximately 12,000 workers and stimulates the New England regional economy by approximately $7 billion per year.

Public Safety

Under the umbrella of public safety comes the fire and police services for Logan International Airport, as well as all Massport locations.

Massport Fire Rescue Department
Massport Fire Rescue Department consists of two emergency response stations: the Fire Rescue Headquarters and the Satellite Station. These two stations enable Fire Rescue personnel to respond to any emergency situation well below the allowed response time.

Fire Rescue's responsibilities include Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Structural Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, off shore situations and emergencies in and around Boston Harbor, and Fire Prevention and Inspections. Massport Fire Rescue is also part of the Metro Fire District and responds to communities that surround the Airport on a Mutual Aid System.

The Emergency Medical Services provided by Massport Fire Rescue also includes semi-automatic defibrillators. This technology has allowed our Fire Rescue Department to maintain the highest level of survivability for heart attack victims than any other airport.

Fire Rescue also boasts a state-of-the-art Fire Training Facility where training is conducted for not only Massport Fire Rescue personnel, but also for Fire Departments from all over the United States.

Fire Rescue also presents an ongoing training program to all airport employees. Training in CPR and First Aid is held periodically as a service to the airport community. Fire Rescue's community outreach program includes presentations on fire safety to school children in the surrounding areas.

The set up of the department includes the following divisions:
Command Division - Office of Chief and Deputy Chief
Planning and Technical Services -Oversees all fire facilities, apparatus, equipment, and generation of Standard Operating Procedures
Fire Marshal's Office - Oversees all construction on Massport property as it relates to fire code enforcement and life safety issues
Special Operations - Oversees the department's health and safety program and Emergency Management requirements, Maritime Division, Hazmat Program
Training and Career Development - Responsible for all training requirements including Federal Aviation Administration training requirements, Emergency Medical Service, and Hazardous Materials training
Marine Division - Responds to all waterfront and water-related emergencies. The division includes the 80' Howard W. Fitzpatrick fireboat.
Operations Division - Responses to all emergency calls at Boston-Logan International Airport and provides mutual aid to any surrounding community.
Massachusetts State Police
The policing and security of all Massport properties is provided by the Massachusetts State Police, Troop F. These properties include Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, Massport waterfront, and the Tobin Bridge.

The Troop Headquarters is located on the airport and consists of specially-trained officers responsible for complying with Federal Aviation Administration airport security rules and regulations. Traffic enforcement is a major responsibility of the State Police at Logan, as well.

The Troop also consists of a Detective Unit, Dive Team, Special Tactical Operations Team, Community Policing, and K-9 team.

The Troop's K-9 team continues to be the recipient of numerous awards for excellence and is rated one of the best in the world.

The Massachusetts State Police, Troop F is also one of only two United States police agencies certified by the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police

Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Boston Logan has parking payment methods geared to your specific needs including: Exit Express, Parking PASSport, and our newest premium parking program, Parking PASSport Gold.

Where to Park/Rates
garage and surface lot locations and parking fees

Current Parking Conditions
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Exit Express
the easy way to pay for parking at Boston Logan

Parking Passport
enjoy the ease of automated entry and exiting. Just swipe your card and go!

Parking Passport Gold
never worry about parking again--guaranteed

Parking Maps
airport directory and directions to the economy lot

Security & Complimentary Services
services and contact information

Logan's Expanding Parking Facilities

Current Parking conditions may have changed from the time you observe it on our website and your arrival at Logan. To get up-to-the-minute information on current parking conditions at Logan, please tune into Logan Radio 1650AM upon your arrival at the airport.

In order to meet present demand for parking, overflow parking conditions will routinely be in effect; especially on the peak travel days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and possibly Thursday. Upon arrival at Boston Logan, please follow current parking instructions on the message boards posted along the roadway.

Curbside parking is not allowed at any Terminal. What does it cost to use AirTrain and where can I purchase a ticket?

A: Connecting to or from JFK with AirTrain costs $5 each way (children under 5 ride free). Payment is made at Howard Beach or Jamaica station using a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard. The MetroCard can be purchased at either station, at subway and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations, and at MetroCard vendors throughout the airport and New York City. For more information, please see Cost & Tickets.

Are any discounts or reduced fees available for AirTrain?

A: A 10-trip AirTrain MetroCard for $25.00 and 30-day and Monthly Unlimited Ride MetroCards for AirTrain are available for $40. These are the only reduced fee MetroCards for AirTrain. For more information, please see Cost & Tickets.
How frequently does AirTrain arrive?

A: AirTrain arrives and departs every few minutes from most stations during peak airport travel periods. For more detailed information, please see Around JFK.

How long does it take to get to the airport?

A: Travel time between JFK and your location varies. Here are a few sample trips:

To or From the Airline Terminal Area - Duration
NY Penn Station via LIRR - 35 minutes
Most parts of NYC via subway - 60 minutes
New Hyde Park, Long Island via LIRR - 25 minutes
Huntington, Long Island via LIRR - 52 minutes
Ronkonkoma, Long Island via LIRR - 71 minutes
Sample travel times include a 5-minute transfer between the LIRR or subway and AirTrain.

Can I use AirTrain to go from JFK to LaGuardia?

A: No. Passengers will continue to use the Airport Express buses from the airline terminals to get to LaGuardia Airport. For more information, please go to JFK International Airport.

Can I use AirTrain to go from JFK to Newark Liberty?

A: Passengers can take AirTrain to Jamaica Station and connect to LIRR for New York Penn Station. At Penn Station, they can transfer to NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak trains for the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. From there, AirTrain Newark will take them to the airline passenger terminals.

AIRLINES:

NWA, ALPA to discuss staffing issues as cancellation rate climbs (06/29/2007)

By Andrew Compart

Northwest said June 28 it is "informally meeting" with the Air Line Pilots Association on staffing issues as its cancellation rate appeared to be heading toward the double-digit level for a sixth straight day.

Figures from FlightStats, at www.flightstats.com, showed Northwest canceling 12% of flights June 23, 14% June 24, 12% June 25, 14% June 26 and 17% June 27. Its rate was running at about 13% as of 4 p.m. June 28.

The majority of the canceled flights have been at its Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit and Memphis hubs.

A couple of other airlines have experienced spikes over the same time span, but they have been either less pronounced or less prolonged -- usually for one day. FlightStats' tallies show American as the biggest other offender with 16% canceled June 26 and 20% June 27, but American also canceled only one flight June 24 and only eight on June 23.

Also, according to the Flightstats tally the cancellation percentage for the other major U.S. carriers June 25, when Northwest canceled 12% of its flights, ranged from 0% (Continental, Southwest and JetBlue) to 6% (American).

Northwest is blaming its run of high cancellation rates on "air traffic control restrictions, severe summertime weather and a higher than normal level of pilot absenteeism."

The Northwest unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, however, blames Northwest management for ignoring its warnings of pilot understaffing for the busy summer travel season. On June 15, the union leadership passed a resolution declaring a "lack of confidence in management decisions" because "all indications are that staffing is below what is required to properly fly the summer schedule."

Union spokesman Wade Blaufuss told TravelWeekly.com June 27 that Northwest has tried to recall some or all of the nearly 400 pilots on furlough but has not been getting the response it expected. He said some of those pilots were wary of coming back because they previously quit alternative jobs to come back, only to be furloughed a second time, and some questioned if it was worth flying longer hours for less pay.

He also said the new contract lets Northwest schedule pilots for more flying hours, pushing them close to the federal limit per month, so there's more fatigue and less willingness and flexibility to volunteer extra hours.

ALPA has been ending recent messages to members with the admonition to "Fly Safe. Fly the Contract. Don't Fly Sick. Don't Fly Fatigued. Don't Fly Hungry."

Blaufuss said he does not know if pilot absenteeism has increased, but added, even if it has, "This is not a job action. This is not something ALPA has tried to orchestrate. This is a condition caused by Northwest and how they've scheduled the pilots -- pushed them too far, pushed their schedules to the breaking point, with no slack in the system."

To the extent the pilot hours are causing the cancellations, some relief should come in early July when every pilot's monthly hours get reset to zero

LIAT, Caribbean Star merger running a bit behind (06/28/2007)
CEO states job cuts will be necessary

Although regional carriers LIAT and Caribbean Star missed their self-imposed June 15 deadline for merger completion, both carriers are confident that the deal will be finalized by the end of the month -- three days from now -- or shortly thereafter, at which time the two carriers are expected to operate as a single airline.

Mark Darby, LIAT's CEO, said that the delay is centered upon legal documentation, but in the meantime, behind the scenes "we are still moving ahead."

The merged entity of the two airlines would only be 40% larger than the original LIAT, according to Darby.

Within that context, he said that operations would have to be streamlined and job cuts would take place.

The phased approach is necessary because Caribbean Star will continue to operate separately from LIAT until all Caribbean Stair aircraft have been transferred to LIAT and all regulatory processes have been completed, Darby said.

In fact, Caribbean Star already has initiated a phased staff separation process that includes the elimination of 56 positions in phase one, which will take effect at the end of July, one month after employees are given notice.

The employees included in the first phase are those "who are not essential for the continued operation under the terms of the agreement with LIAT," according to Darby.

However, some of Caribbean Star's employees are expected to take up positions with LIAT, which is posting available positions and both carriers are working to promote the positions to Caribbean Star staff.

All employees separated from Caribbean Star will receive an equity payment calculated at one month's pay per year served in addition to one additional month's salary as an expression of gratitude "for their contributions to the airline," according to Darby.

Caribbean Star currently employs approximately 290 employees.

"We know this is a difficult process for our staff, so Caribbean Star is committed to work with staff needs to help make this as positive an experience as possible," said Laura Cotton, Caribbean Star's director of corporate communications.

The merged carrier will go by the name LIAT, the Star of the Caribbean; LIAT's current LI designator will remain in use by the merged carrier.

The ownership of the new airline will remain as agreed upon in March: 65% to Caribbean shareholder governments (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and other LIAT shareholders, and 35% to the Antigua-based Stanford Financial, which owns Caribbean Star.

 

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In 2005, Boston Logan International Airport served 27,087,905 passengers, handled 409,066 flights and facilitated the movement of 742 million pounds of cargo. New England s largest transportation center, the airport boundary encompasses approximately 2,400 acres in East Boston, Massachusetts. Logan ranks 20th in the nation in passenger volume and 19th in flight movements based on Airports Council International survey of top 50 airports, and employs about 12,000 workers and stimulates the New England regional economy by approximately $7 billion per year.

The airfield is comprised of six runways, fourteen miles of taxiway, and 237 acres of concrete and asphalt apron. Logan Airport has four passenger terminals, A, B, C and E (International Gateway), each with its own ticketing, baggage claim, and ground transportation facilities. There are 102 gate positions at Logan which are available for both scheduled and non-scheduled service. A city within a city, Logan International Airport has its own State Police (Troop F), Fire-Rescue Unit and non-denominational chapel, Our Lady of the Airways. As it builds and modernizes to accommodate future air travel, while still providing world-class customer service, Logan continues to provide for the transportation needs of New England and the world.

History
Logan opened on September 8, 1923. Find out more...

Statistics
How many flights and passengers and how much cargo passes through Logan.

Artport
A variety of sculptures, paintings, and mosaics are located throughout the airport

Public Safety
The Logan Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Police are on duty 24 hours, 365 days a year.

Keeping Logan Running
Whether it s plowing snow or cutting grass, Logan's dedicated employees keep things running smoothly.

For a Terminal A Shopping and Dining Guide with gate locations, click here.

Restaurants

Jasper White's Summer Shack/Summer Shack Express Award winning Chef Jasper White serves high-quality seafood in a comfortable and casual setting . Relax in the 100-seat Summer Shack; or if you re in a hurry, stop at the Summer Shack Express for a delicious "Meal to Fly". Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 569-9695.
Legal's Test Kitchen Winner of the prestigious 2007 Airport Review News Best Concessions award for Best New Food and Beverage Concept, Legal continues to set the standard for innovation, quality and freshness with its' Test Kitchen. Seating 80 guests, you can enjoy a full meal without waiting or choose from a wide selection of freshly made, grab and go sandwiches. Post Security by Gates A1-A6, (617) 568-1888.
Food & Beverage

Au Bon Pain An urban bakery cafi offering panini sandwiches, wraps, fresh bakery items, salads and soups. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, get it on the go at Au Bon Pain. Pre-Security by Arrival Gates A7-A8, (617) 561-6020.
Dunkin' Donuts The world s largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world offering its freshly made coffee, donuts and specialty items at the highest quality around. Pre-security 24 hour unit by Arrivals gate A13-A22. Post Security by Gate A8 and Main Retail Court by Gate A17, (617) 569-4364.
Famous Famiglia Famous Famiglia is a great place for hot, fresh New York pizza on the go. One taste and you ll know why the Famiglia name is synonymous with great pizza and great service. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 561-8517.
Fresh City Termed a hot concept by Nation s Restaurant News and a perennial winner of the Best of Boston, Fresh City offers fresh and flavorful quality foods customized to your unique tastes. Choices offered include: wraps, salads, stir-fry, soups and smoothies. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, ( 617) 561-0447.
Fuddrucker s Food critics and reviewers all agree that this is the home of the World s Greatest Hamburger in addition to tasty hot dogs, fries, salads, chicken sandwiches - all served with unique topping choices. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 5671330.
Game On! An airport oasis for the sports enthusiast! Come and spend some time relaxing in this pub-like atmosphere while catching the score of your favorite game. Post Security by Gates A13-A17, (617) 567-0292.
Lucky s/Lucky's Express A favorite among Boston locals, Lucky's Logan Airport is a slick retro-lounge offering brick oven pizza, mini burgers, salads and big time classic sandwiches in a fun and hip atmosphere. Post Security by Gate A6, (617) 567-0292.
Starbucks Starbucks is famous for premier coffee and tea products. A tasty assortment of pastries and confections are also available. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 634-6006.
Wendy's Wendy s offers high quality burgers, salads and sandwiches made with the freshest ingredients and served exactly as the customer requests. Post Security by Gate A8.
Shopping

Airport Wireless/Palm One An essential resource for business travelers seeking high tech accessories, audio and video players and hand held electronic devices. Helpful, tech-savvy employees are available to answer all of your questions regarding your accessory needs. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 561-8460.
Borders Borders is a leading provider of books, music, and movies worldwide. The Borders name is one that is known and trusted by frequent travelers to provide a wide selection of merchandise that caters to their needs. Post Security by Gates A7-A8, (617) 567-9001.
Brookstone A unique shopping experience that offers distinctive gift selections as well as items for your traveling needs including luggage and travel comfort products. These quality products can t be found elsewhere. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Johnston & Murphy Johnston and Murphy offers sophisticated style, innovative comfort and unsurpassed craftsmanship. This retail location features a wide selection of men s footwear that caters to the business professional. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 567-4698.
L Occitane L Occitane recreates colors, scents and traditions of Provencal life with their line of beauty, skin care and fragrance products for men, women and home. Enjoy the benefits of your favorite L Occitane products when you travel with travel size items. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 567-0292.
Landau Landau is the largest chain of elegant accessory boutiques in the world. The Landau collection is an extensive one that consists of high quality jewels including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and more. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 567-3007.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Experience the world s most prominent art museum at Logan. The Met s collection of products features an eclectic mix of art inspired merchandise. All proceeds directly benefit the Museum s collection and programs. Post Security, Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22, (617) 569-9020.
New England Collections For a great way to remember your time in Boston, come by and purchase a New England collectible! Items sold at the New England Collections store include: candies, collectibles, memorabilia and apparel. Post Security by gates A7-A8, (617) 567-4626.
News & Gift

Newslink Fill all of your information needs with traditional newsstand offerings such as newspapers, special need items and a wide selection of magazines perfect items to help you enjoy your flight. Pre-Security by Arrival Gates A1-A6 and Baggage Claim area by Arrival gates A13-A22. Post Security by Gates A1-A6 and Post Security by gates A13-A22.
Banking Services

Bank of America ATM Two locations pre-security located to the left and right of the Main Entrance, One location Post-Security by gate 6.
Citizens Bank of Massachusetts ATM One Location Post Security by gate 7 and One Location Post Security by gate 18.
Travelex ATM One Location Post Security by gate 17 and One Location Arrivals Level Baggage Claim.
Travelex Foreign Currency ATM by gates 9-12.
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Internet Media Group Location: Departure Level, pre-security and Departure Level post security by gates 11-21 and 25-36.
Wireless Internet Access (WiFi) available to the public throughout Terminal C for use with WiFi-enabled devices such as laptops and PDA s. $7.95 per day.
Rental Car Telephones

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Shoe Shine

Classic Shoe Shine Valet Location: Departure Level, Post-Security, Gates 11-24 & Post-Security Gates 25-36.
Other Services

Chapel Our Lady of the Airways Location: Between Terminals B and C (Walkway), Ground Level. For information and Mass Schedule please call (617) 567-2800.
USO United Service Organization Location: Arrival, Pre-Security.
Other

Massachusetts State Police The policing and security of all Massport properties is provided by the Massachusetts State Police, Troop F. The Community Policing program at Logan provides visible police presence in all terminals for the safety of the traveling public. The State Police are also available to assist travelers with disabilities. For additional information regarding services provided, please call (617) 567-2233.

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Restaurants

Dine Boston Bar & Grill Stylish dining concept by former Red Sox outfielder Darren Lewis features a menu inspired by some of Boston's top restaurants and chefs celebrating the wonderful tastes of New England. Full-service restaurant and bar. Location: Retail Hall, Pre-Security.
Houlihan's Conjuring up nostalgic times for American restaurant-goers both young and old, Houlihanb s serves classic American food, including appetizers, soup/salad, sandwiches, specialties, steak/ribs/fish and delicious desserts. Location: Departure Level, Food Court, Post-Security.
Food & Beverage

Au Bon Pain Distinctively tasting items including flavorful muffins and croissants, warm focaccia sandwiches, salads and signature soups. Location: Departure Level, Food Court, Post-Security.
Dine Boston Cafe Freshly made sandwiches and salads, soups, bagels, croissants and muffins; complemented by signature gourmet coffee. Also serves delicious cookies, pastries and cakes from the famous Rosieb s Bakery. CafC) seating available. Location: Retail Hall, Pre-Security.
Dunkin Donuts offers a full assortment of their popular coffees and fresh bakery items. Location: arrivals hall pre-security.
Java Coast Freshly ground coffee, lattes and cappuccino with a wide variety of flavors, as well as fresh bakery items, sandwiches, sodas and juice. CafC) style seating is available. Two Locations: Departure Level, Pre-Security and Arrivalb s Hall, Pre-Security.
Java Coast Cafe/Bar Freshly ground coffees, lattes, and cappuccino in a wide variety of flavors, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bakery items and sandwiches. Location: Arrivals Hall, Pre-Security.
McDonald's The world's leading food service retailer, now with greater menu choices and options, including the famous Happy Meal, signature burgers and fries, shakes and salads. Location: Food Court, Post-Security.
Sbarro Serving up fresh, inventive Italian cuisine, including hand-stretched New York style pizza, pastas, freshly tossed green salads and pasta salads. Fresh fruit and assortment of beverages are also available. Location: Food Court, Post-Security.
Starbucks The most recognized and respected coffee brand in the world, Starbucks is famous for premier coffee and tea products. A tasty assortment of pastries and confections are also available. Location: Food Court. Post Security.
Wok & Roll Authentic Chinese dishes prepared fresh daily, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian and sushi. Location: Food Court, Post-Security.
News & Gift

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ULTRA Diamonds Hoping to add some sparkle to your look? Stop by ULTRA Diamonds. This national retailer’s unit in Terminal E is their first step into airport retailing. ULTRA Diamonds provides low priced fine jewelry at a price travelers can afford. Location: Retail Court Post Security.
Banking Services

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty, Location: Lower level arrivals area

TSA Fact Sheet
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AT BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI)
Aviation Transportation Security Act
On November 19, 2001, President Bush signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act making airport security a direct Federal responsibility. One requirement of the Transportation Security Act is to establish qualification standards for screeners to be employed by the Federal Government.

(Statement by Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta, November 2001)
“We have made funds available to the aviation industry to fortify cockpits. More federal air marshals ride our planes – and more fighter jets patrol our skies. In uniform and in plain clothes, brave men and women watch over us all.

“For the first time, airport safety will become a direct federal responsibility ... New federal agents will be hired to inspect passengers and screen baggage. These officers will not be permitted to strike – they can be quickly removed if they neglect their work, and they must be U.S. citizens.

“At the same time, this agreement gives the federal government the flexibility to do whatever it takes to improve on what is a safe system in order to ensure a safe transition to this new security system.”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The TSA, chartered by Congress last year, has taken over transportation security nationwide, beginning with aviation security. Secretary Mineta announced the formation of a senior advisor program to bring private sector best practices to the TSA. Under this program, executives from some of the nation’s leading firms will be loaned to the TSA to help establish the new agency. The initial executives in the Senior Advisor Program are: Chris Billings, General Manager, Airport Guest Services; Walt Disney World Co., Orlando, Fla.; Lisa Glatch, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, Fluor Corporation, Aliso Viejo, Calif.; Tom Kennedy, Ph.D., Vice President, Quality, Solectron Corporation, Milpitas, Calif.; Randal Null, Program Director, Mergers & Acquisition, Intel Corp., Santa Clara, Calif.; Ben T. Smith, Vice President, A.T. Kearney, Inc., Santa Clara, Calif.

The TSA was designed to be a flat, distributed organization, with a relatively small Washington headquarters and most of the more than 40,000-member agency based at airports throughout the nation. At each airport, the TSA’s Federal Security Director will lead federal security operations, responsible for hiring and training federal security employees, directing all federal law enforcement activity throughout the airport in coordination with local authorities. The initial phase of federal security director recruitment will fill positions at the nation’s 81 largest airports. Recruitment for positions at the balance of the nation’s 429 commercial airports will proceed in a parallel process managed by the department.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
WHAT DID TSA DO AT BWI?
On January 16, 2002, Secretary Mineta announced that, beginning immediately, TSA would work with the State of Maryland to use BWI Airport as a site to study airport security operations, test TSA deployment techniques and technology, and to train senior managers for the TSA. The TSA used its findings to develop new procedures for all commercial airports. That includes working with the airline and security personnel at Pier C and at the Explosive Detection System (EDS) machines to learn the passenger and baggage screening processes.
OTHER AIRPORTS?
On February 1, 2002 - the TSA announced it would study security at 15 airports during the next six weeks. The Airports are located in Anchorage, Alaska; Atlanta; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago O'Hare, IL; Dallas, TX; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Minneapolis; Mobile, Ala.; New York John F. Kennedy; Orlando, Fla.; San Francisco, CA; and Spokane, WA.

BWI, however, remains the primary “test” site for the field-testing of potential new security measures, which may be eventually implemented at all commercial airports.
WHEN DID TSA ARRIVE AT BWI?
TSA began visiting the Airport and meeting with State and Federal officials and the airlines at BWI following the Jan. 16 announcement.
On Feb. 1, the TSA began observing operations at BWI's Concourse C for about a week, then spent two weeks redesigning the security processes at the concourse and three weeks training workers and implementing changes.

The TSA used its findings to develop new procedures that will be applied to the federalization processes at all 429 commercial airports.

WHY BWI?
Secretary Mineta said he had been to BWI numerous times since September 11th, just to watch and learn. FAA has a terrific, dedicated team there, led by the Airport’s Federal Security Manager Amy Becke, who Mineta said “has already taught me a lot.” During the first week of January, Secretary Mineta spoke to Governor Glendening, who pledged his full support of making BWI a model. The airlines at BWI have similarly stepped up to help.
Milestones
January 16, 2002 - BWI named the first airport where airline security would be studied.

January 18, 2002 - Nationwide, the airlines met the first congressionally mandated deadline for 100-percent baggage screening using four means: matching checked luggage with passengers, using technology to scan checked luggage for explosives, hand-searching bags and K-9 searches.

February 17, 2002 - The federal government assumed screening contracts from the airlines. Outside consultants and federal government employees looked at how passengers and cargo move through security at the airports, then recommended changes to make the procedures of both more effective and more convenient.

April 30, 2002 – The first deployment of federal security screeners began screening passengers and carry-on luggage at security checkpoints at Piers A and B.
May 14, 2002 – Federal security screeners rolled out to the security checkpoints at Piers C, D and the International Pier. BWI is fully “federalized.”
November 19, 2002 – Federal security screeners were in place at all of the nation’s commercial airports.

January 1, 2003 - All “checked” luggage must be screened for explosives.

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When traveling to the airport, take MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains, MTA New York City Transit subways, and local buses through Jamaica and Howard Beach stations.

Take the following trains or subways:
the LIRR to Jamaica Station
the E, J/Z subways to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave, Jamaica Station
the A subway to Howard Beach/JFK Airport Station
Or take the following buses:
the NYC Transit Bus Lines Q20, Q24, Q30, Q31, Q43, Q44, Q54, and Q56 to Jamaica Station
the Green Bus Lines Q6, Q8, Q9, Q40, Q41, and Q60 to Jamaica Station
the Green Bus Line Q11 to 102nd St and 160th Ave, one block from Howard Beach Station
Check with LIRR, NYC Transit, and Green Bus Lines for ticket cost and schedules and to make sure that the train, subway, or bus that you’ve chosen stops at Jamaica or Howard Beach station.

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AIRTRAIN HISTORY
Built, managed, and maintained by The Port Authority of NY & NJ, AirTrain JFK is the 8.1-mile light rail system that connects JFK to the New York City area's mass transit system.
A project of historic significance, AirTrain enables thousands of air travelers and airport employees to travel to, from, and within the airport quickly and conveniently every day. It is part of the Port Authority's capital improvement plan, designed to deliver fast, convenient, and more comfortable travel experiences to all travelers who visit and use our facilities.
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