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New York City hub offering flights from 80+ airlines, plus a variety of shops & eateries.
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JFK has a lot of flights that go through it but if your flight is canceled you better settle in for a long wait or hit the rental car desk as soon as you can to get out of there. The airline agents are unfriendly and we had to accost the folks at the ticket desk just to get service. They were just joking around otherwise. The rental car situation is also sad since they seem out early and often and the surrounding hotels book quickly if you're stuck. Stores and restaurants are as you would find at any other airport and it takes a very long walk to get from gates to the trains. Pray to the gods of you have to fly through or to JFK.
It's always a hassle to travel through this airport. Usually the ticket counter staff are pleasant but that is about it. Most other staff through out the airport are miserable. It has gotten way better over the last few years but it still isn't anywhere near where it should be.
Prices through out the airport are outrageous. Almost everything is extremely expensive. I understand it's an airport and airports are expensive but they take things here to a whole new level. Restrooms are always filthy too.
Prices through out the airport are outrageous. Almost everything is extremely expensive. I understand it's an airport and airports are expensive but they take things here to a whole new level. Restrooms are always filthy too.
I have been to New York a couple times and this airport at John F Kennedy is pretty cool. I loved the fact it had a mall inside the terminal with designer brands. It was something I wasn’t expecting.
And for being such a busy airport the flow and traffic was actually not so bad. I came in on July forth weekend and was actually easy.
Another check mark of the bucket list
And for being such a busy airport the flow and traffic was actually not so bad. I came in on July forth weekend and was actually easy.
Another check mark of the bucket list
Tons of security and signage at this well run airport! We went straight in and were checked and through tsa in no time they offer a million shops and places to eat while you wait for your flight to board. They also had a ton of CLEAN bathrooms which was nice and convenient. If your flying over seas like we did I wouldn’t recommend any other international airport!
I’m sure you are not surprised, but this airport is the hardest to use and most unpleasant. Expect everything to take twice as long….entry, ticketing, security, boarding, taking off…this airport is pretty dirty and even more unpleasant in that regard. It’s about as pleasant as a clean subway station. Navigating the airport is confusing and requires a lot of attention.
Really smoothly run airport. Signage is clear. Passport control wasn’t too bad. The people were nice and not pushy. The bathrooms are shockingly nice in terminal 4. I was very impressed because I assume airport bathrooms will be a tad bit gross. Overall, great experience!
An enormous airport for sure. Coming here I was told that I would have to wait for hours and hours but that couldn't be further than the truth. I got through TSA control within 15 minutes. A seamless experience for sure. The whole airport is really clear and well maintained. Airlines' staff is kind and helpful but unfortunately that can't be said for the airport staff too. Most of the employees are stone cold and will provide with the minimum help if any. Definitely an area that needs improvement.
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