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John F. Kennedy International Airport
Information about Delta's presence at its JFK-New York hub
Hub Snapshot
- Airport code: JFK
- Delta offers the most flights and seats of any carrier at JFK with more than 225 total peak-day departures to nearly 100 domestic and international destinations.
- Delta began service at JFK on May 15, 1957.
Customer Experience/Facilities
Delta and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on a $1.5 billion transformation project at JFK in 2021. As of January 2023, Delta has officially moved its operations out of Terminal 2 and consolidated all operations to Terminal 4, with 10 new gates now open on Concourse A.
The updated check-in and baggage drop area utilizes the latest technology to improve efficiency during busy travel times and includes the following enhancements:
- Delta’s signature digital backwall with up-to-date gate information.
- Self-service check-in kiosks.
- Enhanced bag drop locations.
Following this latest expansion, all 28 gates located in Concourse B can accommodate a range of aircraft types and now exclusively serve Delta and its partners’ customers. This program also expanded the main security checkpoint, the lower-level transfer security checkpoint and domestic baggage claim, added new restrooms and made improvements to the check-in lobby.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID (formerly Digital ID)
Delta has invested heavily in technologies to streamline and transform the airport journey. TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID (“Touchless ID”), Delta’s time-saving, industry-first technology that allows customers to check bags and move through security without showing a physical government ID, debuted at the airline’s Detroit and Atlanta hubs in 2021 and expanded to JFK in December 2023. Touchless ID is available to eligible customers in both the domestic and international terminals.
Delta Sky Club
JFK’s two Delta Sky Clubs have capacity for over 800 guests simultaneously. The latest Club, which opened in summer 2023, spans 14,000 square feet and seats more than 250 guests. The lounge design takes inspiration from New York City itself and features a Sky Deck and signature, 360-degree premium bar as the centerpiece.
Delta One Lounge
The first-ever Delta One Lounge opened for JFK Delta One customers in June 2024. At more than 39,000 feet (including a year-round terrace), JFK’s Delta One Lounge is the largest in the Delta network, featuring a full-service Brasserie, a casual, chef-assisted market for plated walk-up service, a dedicated wellness area and more.
Read more on access guidelines for the Delta One Lounge.
Fast facts
- 39,707 square feet
- 515 seats
- 8 shower suites
- 8 soundproof booths
- 9 relaxation pods
- 140-seat brasserie-style restaurant
- Year-round terrace with seating for 40
A map of the new Delta One Lounge at JFK:
The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Advancing Sustainable Travel at JFK
- Nearly 40% of JFK’s core ground support equipment (GSE) has been electrified
- Nearly 30% of JFK departures are on next-generation fleet (A220, A321 Neo, A339), which are more fuel efficient
- JFK has established procedure for efficient deicing
- Recycling, composting and water fill stations available in the Terminal
- JFK was the first airport in North America to test the Taxibot, reducing engine taxi fuel burn
- T4 was awarded LEED Platinum for O&M (Operations & Maintenance
Economic & Community Impact
Economic impact stats:
- $131.6 million in statewide economic impact from small and diverse business partnerships
- Around 6,700 Delta employees call New York home
- Latest profit-sharing payout in state: $185 million
University & Technical College partners:
- Aviation High School
- Lewis Wilson Technological Center
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Vaughn College
Sports/Other Partnerships
- New York Yankees (MLB)
- New York Mets (MLB)
- Madison Square Garden
- New York Knicks (NBA)
- New York Rangers (NHL)
- The Beacon Theatre
- Radio City Music Hall
Downloadable Resources
JFK Images
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