Why 14 Widebody Gates At JFK's New Terminal One Will Sit Empty Well Into 2027
The gates are surprisingly unused at the busy New York gateway.
By Steven WalkerZimbabwe
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The countdown to the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is no longer really about whether the building will be finished in 2026. With the original June 2026 milestone missed, the project's latest plan points to March 2027 for the opening date of Phase A, leaving 14 widebody-capable gates unavailable while airlines continue operating from older facilities.
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- 63 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 22, 2026
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- Steven Walker
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- Simple Flying