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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

11 field notes covering John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York.

← JFK airport overview, terminals & amenities
Design Jul 16, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · JFK
Transport Jul 7, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · JFK · LGA · EWR
Design Jul 7, 2026

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.

by Marcus Trenton · JFK
Connections Jul 6, 2026

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.

by Marcus Trenton · JFK · IAD · ORD · SEA
Design Jul 5, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · JFK
Amenities Jul 4, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · EWR · LGA · JFK
Pricing Jun 16, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · JFK
Design Jun 8, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · JFK
Lounges Jun 8, 2026

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.

by Vivienne Park · LGA · JFK · SFO · ATL +4
Lounges Jun 8, 2026

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.

by Bridget Halsey · BOS · JFK · LHR · ORD +1
Design Jun 8, 2026

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.

by Mei Lin Tan · SIN · JFK · LHR

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