Commencing in June this year, British Airways has announced that it will begin an eighteen month project to upgrade the JFK terminal facilities in New York.  The project is estimated to cost $30 million (£15.1 million).

The project will incorporate three main areas, which will include:

• Premium check-in pavilion with dedicated drop-off point for particular customers
• Dedicated check-in areas for BA’s Executive Club Silver and Club World schemes
• Renovation of terraces and executive lounges to ensure facilities are of the same standard as those at Heathrow Terminal 5

British Airways says that the new terminal will have environmentally friendly features incorporated, including maximising the usage of natural daylight.
Robin Hayes, British Airways executive vice-president for America, said:

“In a time of rapidly increasing and robust competition, British Airways will now raise the competitive bar far higher than any of its JFK competitors.  No other airline at JFK will come close to the standard and quality of what we intend to offer our customers. The new enhancements will place British Airways in the most enviable position to provide the best possible premium ground experience at JFK international airport.”