American Airlines, in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, has announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment programme for Terminal 8 at JFK International Airport.
The project will feature a new Great Hall and is expected to bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal. With an emphasis on locally-owned and diverse businesses that will create economic opportunities for the community, the new programme will showcase New York’s culinary scene and establish a unique sense of place for travellers.
“We look forward to working with our project partners, the Port Authority and the local community to deliver a transformative dining and shopping experience that represents the dynamic New York region,” said Amanda Zhang, Vice President of Airport Affairs and Facilities, American Airlines. “We’re committed to ensuring a world-class experience at Terminal 8 and this commercial redevelopment will further elevate the travel journey for our customers and our oneworld partners.”
Following the recent completion of a $400 million expansion of Terminal 8, the commercial redevelopment will further enhance the customer experience at the terminal with a complete redesign and expansion of the concessions programme, including dining, retail, duty free shopping, performance space and new digitally-enabled experiences for American’s customers.
“This is another tremendous milestone in our extensive JFK Redevelopment Program,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “We are excited for the continued transformation to bring customers a world-class travel experience, boost employment opportunities for our local communities, and provide a pathway for local and minority businesses to propel their business as a design, construction or concession partner.”
