John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
24 field notes covering John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York.
← JFK airport overview, terminals & amenitiesMinimum Connection Time Explained, Airport by Airport
The real minimum connection time rules IATA and airlines publish — by connection type and airport — not the generic 'show up 2 hours early' advice.
Stop Defaulting to JFK: For 36‑Hour NYC Trips, LaGuardia’s Parking and Lounges Usually Win
For short New York stays, LaGuardia’s tight parking spine, $2.90 bus links, and dense lounge network can often beat JFK and Newark on both time and money, depending on your itinerary.
JFK vs. Orlando vs. Denver: Use the 12×12 Lounge-and-Dining Grid When Delays Hit and You Have No Status
At JFK, Orlando (MCO), and Denver (DEN), each currently shows 12 catalogued lounges and a similar number of dining entries in our data. Here is how no-status travelers should use that grid to turn food courts into smarte
Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Access: The Real Rules
Chase Sapphire Reserve gets you into three lounge networks, not Centurion. Here's exactly which lounges, the Aug 2026 rule change, and real guest fees.
Do You Go Through Customs on a Layover? Real Rules
Most countries let you skip customs on a layover. The US, Canada, and Australia don't. Here's the exact rule by itinerary type, plus real connection times.
JFK vs LaGuardia Lounges: Three New York Flyer Archetypes and Where They Should Actually Go
JFK and LaGuardia have 12 lounges each, but the right airport depends on your flyer archetype, not your ZIP code. This guide breaks New York lounge users into three profiles, then uses JFK and LGA as case studies so Amex
Airport Sleep Pods in 2026: Real Prices by US Airport
Real 2026 rates for Minute Suites, GoSleep, and Sleepbox pods at ATL, LAX, JFK, IAD, and more — plus when a lounge nap or day room actually beats them.
Car Damaged at Airport Parking? Your Actual Rights
Break-in or dent in an airport lot? Here's who's really liable — garage vs. economy vs. off-site — what your ticket stub means, and how to actually get paid.
Airport EV Charging: Which Airports Have It, Free or Not
Which US airports really have EV charging — TPA, SEA, HNL, DFW, ATL, LAX — whether it's free or metered per kWh, and how to spot a fake 'EV Charging' listing.
TSA 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.