by Donald Wood
Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed July 12, 2023
American Airlines announced a $125 million commercial
redevelopment program for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport
in New York City.
As part of a working relationship between American, the Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports,
the project will feature a new Great Hall and is expected to bring more than 60
shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal.
The commercial redevelopment follows the completion of a
$400 million expansion of Terminal 8 and is expected to create more than 300
new concessions jobs. The design will emphasize locally owned and diverse
businesses, creating economic opportunities for the surrounding communities.
“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,” American Vice
President of Airport Affairs and Facilities Amanda Zhang said.
“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,” Zhang continued.
Sustainability is also a centerpiece of the New York airport
terminal’s redevelopment, as a partnership with The Green Restaurant
Association was developed to deliver a food and beverage program with brands
that value sustainable business practices, while also getting all eligible
tenants to become Certified Green Restaurants.
In addition to being the home of American, Terminal 8 is
also a gateway for the airline’s oneworld partners, including British Airways,
Iberia, Japan Airlines and Qantas.
“Visitors from around the world will get their first taste
of what our region has to offer as soon as they step into JFK's Terminal 8,
which, like all of our new airport terminals, will feature a wide range of
local dining and shops,” Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole said. “Local
businesses help us create a sense of place unique to the region.”
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