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American Airlines announces redevelopment of Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Today, American Airlines announced a $125 million commercial rehabilitation programme for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports.

The renovation will include a new Great Hall and is anticipated to expand the terminal’s dining and shopping options by almost 60 percent. The new initiative will highlight New York’s renowned culinary scene and create a distinctive feeling of place for visitors by putting an emphasis on locally owned and diversified companies that will offer economic opportunities for the area.

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Terminal 8 has also become a world-renowned gateway for American’s oneworld partners. Within the past year, British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines relocated operations and Qantas returned service to Terminal 8.

American chose JFK T8 Innovation Partners, a partnership run by URW, to be in charge of the reconstruction. URW owns, develops, and manages sustainable, premium real estate properties throughout Europe and the US. Phoenix Infrastructure Group, a minority-owned, MBE-certified investment company focused on critical infrastructure projects, and Holt Construction, one of New York’s top construction management companies with experience in more than 100 aviation projects at airports across the country, including the expansion of Terminal 8, where Holt exceeded its 30 percent Minority and Women-Owned (MW) target, are also joining the T8 Partners team with a 30 percent equity stake each.

Big opportunities for the Big Apple

The connection to the Queens, New York City and New York State communities will be at the forefront of the redevelopment, from design and construction to operating opportunities for local business owners. With the expansion of the concessions program, the project will create more than 300 new concessions jobs at Terminal 8.

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T8 Partners will introduce a small company accelerator programme for Queens and Locally Based Enterprises that will offer technical support and cutting-edge leasing methodologies with minimal risk in an effort to lower the entrance barriers into the airport industry for locally owned small enterprises. T8 Partners is also dedicated to helping the Port Authority reach its targets of 30% M/WBE involvement in concession space design and construction and 30% Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) for concession operations.

In order to deliver a food and beverage programme with brands that value sustainable business practises and get 100% of all eligible tenants to become Certified Green Restaurants, T8 Partners has partnered with The Green Restaurant Association. Sustainability is another essential component of the redevelopment.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.