New York Airport Guide

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Considered as the gateway to America, New York’s John F .Kennedy International Airport is the preferred stop over point for discerning business and leisure travellers from all across the globe. With its world class lounges and state of the art infrastructure, the airport never ceases to amaze its visitors. This iconic airport has evolved with time and has continuously upgraded itself to cater to the ever changing needs of its demanding patrons.

Address: Building 14, Jamaica, New York 11430,USA

Telephone: (718) 244 4444

Website: www.kennedyairport.com

Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)

Airport Connectivity: Connectivity from the city to airport is quite good and the AirTrain JFK light rail system links JFK airport to the region's rail transportation network. The New York Airport Express Bus Service operates a direct service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (Manhattan West Side), Bryant Park and Grand Central Station (Manhattan East Side) respectively. Cabsare available for hire round the clock from the taxi dispatch booths at the airport.

Car Hire: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National have set up their counters at the Arrival terminal for the assistance of tourists requiring car hire services. Complimentary transport service is provided along the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) that enables them to reach the offices of car hire companies and pick up their self-driven cars.

Car Parking: Exemplary car parking facilities define the JFK airport that offers both short-term and long term parking to its patrons. Located 4 miles from the airport is the Lefferts Boulevard that is used for long duration car parking. It is advisable that passengers intending to avail long-term car parking facility should reach the terminal at least 30 minutes prior to departure and make the necessary arrangements. They can also call 718 244 4168 to get answers for all their parking related queries.

Lounges: Rated amongst the best in the world, lounges at JFK airport are a class apart offering a world of conveniences and comforts to patrons who choose to relax and unwind here.

British Airways Terrace Lounge: Counted amongst the top ten airport lounges of the 21st century, The British Airways Terrace lounge in terminal 5 offers plentiful facilities that include wi-fi access, laptops on hire, complimentary telephone, printing, scanning, copying and fax facilities. Along with snack and juice bars it  also  has a  well stocked wine bar and offers an all day dining menu . State-of-the art wash rooms with hydrotherapy showers allow passengers to de-stress themselves completely before proceeding to their destination.

American Airlines Admirals Club: Located in Terminal 8, the American Airlines Club offers numerous facilities to passengers that include:

• Complimentary snacks, juices and alcoholic beverages
• Entertainment area with access to satellite television
• Print, copy, scan and fax usage.
• Free wi-fi access , newspaper and magazines
• Shower rooms with toiletries

Club members get complimentary access to these facilities while other passengers can procure a $50 day pass and avail all the above mentioned facilities.

Shopping: Shop for books, magazines and gift items in the numerous shops at JFK airport that are open all day and offer warm, friendly service.

Food and Beverage: Ample F&B facilities are offered at the airport with restaurants, fast food joints, snack bars and juice vending machines catering to the food and beverage requirements of waiting passengers.

Business facilities: Conferencing facilities are available at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and those desirous of booking conference rooms should call 718 995 9000 and reserve their time slots to conduct their business with seamless ease.

Medical Facilities: Emergency medical services are also offered to passengers requiring instant medical attention.

Luggage Trolleys: Lost luggage counters have been set up at terminals 1 & 4 and a dedicated helpline [718 244 4225] has been assigned for passengers to enquire about their lost or misplaced luggage.

Facilities for wheel chair/ differently-abled passengers: Wheel chair friendly toilets can be found in each terminal and TDD telephones have been installed to assist the hearing impaired.

Money and Communications: Cash machines and money exchange counters are available at all terminals, except Terminal 6 where there are only cash machines and no money exchange counters. Located at Building 250 on North Boundary Road is a post office that takes care of all post and courier deliveries. Being a Hotspot, the airport offers wireless internet connectivity to passengers desiring instant internet access and it even offers a mobile phone rental facility in the arrival area of terminal 3.

Hotels: Passengers who step foot at the John F. Kennedy Airport have the option to stay at Ramada Plaza Hotel within the airport or if they want they can even stay at any of the following hotels located in the vicinity.

• Best Western JFK Airport
• Comfort Inn JFK
• Holiday Inn JFK
• Howard Johnson Express Inn

All these hotels have set up dedicated reservation desks in the Arrival area of all terminals   and they even offer complimentary shuttle services for guests intending to stay in these hotels.

Helpline: Information counters have been set up at the second floor in Terminal 4 to offer timely and accurate information to passengers embarking and disembarking from international flights.