Most Improved Terminal – JFK Terminal 7
PANYNJ Customer Service Excellence Awards (2024)
New York City, USA
John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 6 and Terminal 7 | JFK
As lead developer and majority investor in JFK Millennium Partners, Vantage Group has partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to develop a new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 – part of the $19 billion total modernization of one of the most important international gateway airports in the U.S. Vantage’s scope also includes management and operations of the existing JFK Terminal 7.
Transforming JFK into a World-Class Global Gateway
We are bringing our partnership-focused approach and development and management expertise to another world-class airport terminal project in the New York market: a new international Terminal 6 at JFK.
Vantage’s scope includes managing and operating the existing Terminal 7 while we build a new Terminal 6 next door. As the new Terminal 6 opens in phases, we will oversee a smooth transition for airline partners and passengers to the new facilities. The first gates will open in 2026, with project completion by 2028 and ongoing terminal management via a long-term lease with the Port Authority through 2060.
Exceeding Expectations for Guest Experience and Airline Operations
We are building a world-class, 1.2 million square-foot, 10-gate Terminal 6, creating a new standard in passenger experience and airline operations.
Elevated guest experience
Terminal 6 will offer bright and airy check-in and arrivals areas, spacious luxury lounges, generous seating areas, and curated public art.
Airline partners
JetBlue will operate flights from the new Terminal 6, which will connect seamlessly to the airline’s existing operation at Terminal 5. A number of additional airlines will operate out of the new Terminal 6 including Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Avianca, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Frontier, JetBlue, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Norse, and SWISS
Shopping and dining
Anchored by an expansive oculus skylight, a dynamic central dining and shopping hall will offer a curated mix of international brands and local NYC-inspired favorites.
Sustainability priorities
Terminal 6 will be sustainable by design, with responsibly sourced building materials, rooftop solar power, energy efficient baggage systems, and graywater collection and reuse.
Latest technologies
We will implement technologies that support a smooth and efficient journey through Terminal 6, including state-of-the-art baggage system, customs/border control facilities, and the latest TSA screening technologies.
Supplier diversity
The new Terminal 6 is creating opportunities for diverse businesses and local residents seeking career opportunities in every facet of the redevelopment. We are committed to surpassing supplier diversity participation goals and creating 4,000 new jobs in skilled labor, hospitality, security, and facilities including 1,800 in construction for local Queens residents.
An Inviting Welcome to New York
With the latest technologies, premium concessions, innovative passenger amenities, and spacious lounges, the new Terminal 6 will offer travelers a world-class, NYC-inspired experience.
$4.2B
Investment in the new 1.2 million square foot terminal, which will anchor the north side of JFK
4000
Expected new jobs in skilled labor, hospitality, security, and facilities, including 1,800 in construction for Queens residents
30%
Industry-leading participation of local, women, and minority owned business enterprises in every aspect of the project
60000
Square feet of concession space offering world class shopping and dining via a digital first, concierge-style experience
In partnership with our design-build team at AECOM Hunt and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, we’ve assembled a strong, local workforce that is committed to achieving our milestones and building with the highest levels of quality and safety. We look forward to continued progress as we build a world-class terminal that international travelers will love, and all New Yorkers can soon call home.
CEO, JFK Millennium Partners
More than Steel and Construction
Powerful Economic Benefits for our Communities
The $4.2 billion redevelopment will transform the guest experience at Terminal 6 while offering numerous opportunities for minority, women-owned (MWBE), service-disabled, Veteran-owned (SDVOB), and local business enterprises (LBEs).
Through every facet of the redevelopment, we operate through a social equity lens, ensuring fair and just distribution of resources, opportunities, and benefits within the surrounding communities.
We are committed to exceeding key supplier diversity goals, awarding a minimum of $840 million in contracts to MWBEs, so that our community receives the positive economic benefits of this unprecedented development.
Current T6 Airline Partners
We’re proud to partner with these leading carriers who share our commitment to excellence: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, ANA, Austrian, Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Brussels Airlines, JetBlue, Condor, Frontier, Kuwait Airlines, Lufthansa, Norse, SWISS.
As Terminal 6 opens in phases beginning 2026, our airline partners will benefit from state-of-the-art technology that creates a seamless passenger journey, a boutique experience with under 5-minute walks to gates, 100,000 square feet of NYC-inspired amenities, and sustainable operations that enhance both efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Everyday Enhancements at Terminal 7
As the manager of Terminal 7, Vantage’s team has made immediate improvements to support operational efficiency and a positive guest experience.
Upgrades to the terminal – which will be decommissioned when the first new gates at Terminal 6 open in 2026 – include new shopping and dining options, enhanced guest services, updated directional signage, and even some new routes and services to a range of international destinations.
Terminal 6: A Success in the Making
In year one of the five-year development, JFK Terminals 6 and 7 are already attracting attention with several notable awards for financing and customer service.
Deal of the Year – Public Private Partnerships
The Bond Buyer (2023)
North American Transport Deal of the Year (2022/2024)
IJ Global Project Finance & Infrastructure Journal (2022 and 2024)
Impact Across the Network
At Vantage sustainability, community engagement, and corporate stewardship practices are more than just a requirement – they are integral to our story.
We engage stakeholders and communities at every level an in every locations across our network. Our commitment is driven by our core values. Annually updated and tracked our goals serve as the compass guiding these activities.
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