Comments on: JetBlue’s Terminal 5 Opens October 22

By: juries

juries — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:07:20 +0000

It’s almost three years and JetBlues had been doing well with their facilities and manpower. They have the best views as came to stroll on the area. They’ve slowly improved it over the years.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:29:56 +0000

Are there laws that restricts the old TWA terminal to be converted to just about anything (hotel or restaurant as suggested by Benet above) other than its original purpose (airport terminal)? It would definitely be a strain to the Port Authority if it would not be a revenue earner.

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:57:12 +0000

I’d been at JetBlue’s T5 last month. The interior is quite impressive. It’s advisable to talk a walk for a good 20 minutes to enjoy the view of it. The ground crews were also nice and accommodating…

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:38:46 +0000

This looks like another hub for most jet-setters. Is the terminal tax high? Changi Airport in Singapore is among the cream of the crop of terminals that do not charge terminal fee. That being waived, helps us save some amount money.

By: The Cranky Flier » JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5

The Cranky Flier » JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:08:56 +0000

[...] 6 is finally, mercifully empty. If you’d like to learn more about the terminal, you can see my earlier post or you can check out JetBlue’s blog on the opening. You can also head over to JetBlue’s [...]

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:03:20 +0000

“they couldn’t get a long enough straight section for the train to stop at” — I think this shows lack of creativity. For instance, there’s definitely room for a long straingt track inside the terminal, which could be built on an upper level. Other creative solutions are to modify the cars so that the doors are at the end, and then they can stop on a curved track (like the IRT in South Ferry). Or moveable platforms that extend to the center doors when the train is stopped at a curved starion. My guess is that in the end it all boils down to cost.

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:28:17 +0000

The inside of the new terminal is quite impressive indeed. The hike from the AirTrain stop to the check-in/TSA area is, well, a hike. Probably over a half mile, though there are some moving sidewalks to help out with that. But they couldn’t move the tracks because they couldn’t get a long enough straight section for the train to stop at.

Some more pics from a few months back are here (http://www.wanderingaramean.com/2008/06/behind-scenes-at-jetblues-new-jfk-t5.html).

In JetBlue’s defense on the grand opening date slipping, the cause was not the construction nor the airline. It was that the concessions weren’t ready to go last week. Seems a bit silly, but it is true.

And it will take a couple months before they are operating from all the gates. A few of them are blocked by the current “remote” stand terminal that you can see in the picture just above the western wing of the new space.

I’m looking forward to heading out to JFK on the 22nd to see the new place running!

By: sloane

sloane — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:07:46 +0000

I hope that this new terminal will be the beginning of a better rather than worse track record for the airline. I've read so many negative reviews of them, but personally, my experience has mostly been very good...They're definitely my first choice of airline to fly - if price is the same or close to the same as what another carrier is offering. Dr. Tantillo (’the marketing doctor’) has (a blog on branding) did two posts a while back criticizing JetBlue for their sneaky/deceptive frequent flyer program (miles expire - but this isn't made clear up-front) and well-publicized gaffes. Links to JetBlue posts on Tantillo blog: Jet Blue Needs To Remember Its Customers Jet Blue Again

By: Benet Wilson

Benet Wilson — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:12:48 +0000

The inside of the TWA terminal is empty right now, although the tubes to connect to the new T5 are finished. The Port Authority has done 2 RFPs on how to redevelop the terminal, but haven’t found a good one yet. I wish they’d do a restaurant or hotel, but because it’s a historical landmark, it puts limits on what can be done.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:10:16 +0000

The roadway goes behind the Saarinen terminal, but the AirTrain stops in front of it. I guess it was too expensive to relocate the tracks. I wonder what the interior of the building will look like, they should at least provide moving walkways.