John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
15 field notes covering John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York.
← JFK airport overview, terminals & amenitiesTSA Liquids Rule 2026: Which Airports Skip the Bag-Out
The 3-1-1 rule hasn't changed. CT scanners just let some airports skip pulling liquids out of your bag. Which hubs have CT lanes — and where they don't.
JFK on Half Speed: Using New York’s Big International Airport Without Sprinting Terminals
A mobility-constraints playbook for JFK: which lounges, food, parking, and New York City transport to use when you move slowly, and which to skip.
What Terminal Is American Airlines at JFK? Terminal 8 Gates, Check-In, and Connections
American Airlines flies only from JFK Terminal 8. Real gate numbers, the check-in level, lounges, and how Concourse B and C connections actually work.
What Terminal Is Alaska Airlines at JFK? Terminal 8 Guide
Alaska Airlines moved to JFK Terminal 8 in 2025, alongside American and oneworld partners. Real gates, concourse walk times, lounges, and how to connect.
What Terminal Is Frontier at JFK? Terminal 7 (For Now)
Frontier flies from JFK Terminal 7, not Terminal 6 yet. Real gates, check-in timing, AirTrain info, and why Frontier's JFK future is now in doubt.
JFK vs LaGuardia vs Newark: The Ground-Transport Math That Changes Which Flight You Book
For New York trips, the cheapest airport is rarely the one with the lowest airfare. Here’s when LaGuardia, JFK, or Newark actually wins once you price in the ride to Manhattan.
What Terminal Is Delta at JFK? Terminal 4 Gates, Check-In, and Connections
Delta flies from JFK Terminal 4 — the exact concourse, gate range, and check-in level, plus real connection times, Sky Club locations, and the T1 exception.
Can You Leave the Airport During a Layover? Rules, Timing, and When It's Worth It
The real answer depends on borders, not the clock. Real CBP wait times, visa/ESTA rules, and a hard yes/no framework by layover length.
What Terminal Is JetBlue at JFK? Gates, Check-In, and the Fastest Way Through
JetBlue flies from JFK Terminal 5. Real gate layout, check-in and security wait patterns, the BlueHouse lounge, and the fastest way to your gate.
Newark vs. LaGuardia vs. JFK: which New York airport actually feeds you best before your flight?
A blunt, data‑driven look at how Newark Liberty, LaGuardardia and JFK really stack up on food and lounges by terminal, walking time, hours and access.
New Yorkers’ step‑by‑step plan to avoid overpaying for parking at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport? Use this step‑by‑step parking game plan to sidestep common cost traps and keep your car bill in check.
An honest map of JFK’s terminals
A blunt guide to who flies from which JFK terminal, what the 90-minute MCT really means, and which buildings are actually tolerable.
Every U.S. Centurion Lounge I keep returning to, ranked
Eight Centurion lounges, 18 messy months of U.S. flying, and which ones are now worth your Amex fee.
Lounge access strategy when you don’t have airline status
How non‑elite travelers can use cards, passes, and smart timing to get into airport lounges without chasing Gold or Platinum.
What I actually look at when I review an airport
Eight blunt filters I use to judge an airport, why glossy rankings get it wrong, and how JFK stacks up against them.