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Vol. 37 No. 9 Serving New York Airports September 2015 JFK TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL PLANS ANNOUNCED New York governor, Andrew Cuomo meeting space at JFK. Whether staying the announced plans for MCR Development’s night or simply exploring, international vis- proposed TWA Flight Center Hotel at JFK itors and New Yorkers alike will be able to Airport. experience the magic of the Jet Age in this The development is expected to guar- extraordinary mid-century icon.” antee the preservation of New York JFK’s According to MCR Development, its most iconic old terminal. plan ensures the complete rehabilitation of Tyler Morse, CEO of MCR Develop- the national landmark to its 1962 glory. The ment, said: “The TWA Flight Center Hotel new hotel structure, it says, is to be set back will celebrate and preserve Eero Saarinen’s from the terminal in a move designed to de- masterpiece, returning the landmark to its fer to the landmark. original glory and re-opening it to the pub- The plan includes the creation of an in- lic. novative museum focusing on New York as “The TWA Flight Center Hotel will be the birthplace of the Jet Age, the storied his- an economic engine and a world-class air- tory of TWA, and the Midcentury Modern port hotel, creating approximately 3,700 design movement. construction and permanent jobs, 505 new The construction company contracted to hotel rooms, and 40,000 square feet of build the new hotel is Turner Construction. Patrick Foye, Executive Director, Port Authority of NY&NJ, Melinda Katz, President of the Borough of Queens, Verdia Noel, Area Director, Council for Airport Opportunity, Linda Johnson, Port Authority of NY&NJ, John Perry, Executive Director, Council for Airport Opportunity. BOROUGH WIDE AVIATION/ COMMUNITY JOB FAIR EXPO 2015 HELD AT JFK’S SAARINEN FACILITY The Annual Queens Borough President, in Queens , was sponsored by the Queens Melinda Katz, and the Council for Airport Borough President and the Port Authority of Opportunity (CAO)’s “signature” Aviation/ New York and New Jersey. Employers of- Community Borough Wide Job Fair was fering career opportunities greeted and pre- held on July 31, 2015 at the “iconic” Saa- sented to hundreds of jobseekers. Contact AIR FRANCE PARTNER’S WITH NEW rinen Building at JFK International Airport. CAO for additional information at www. YORK ROAD RUNNERS’ FIRST EVER The largest aviation employment activity caonynj.com or 718-523-7100. FRANCE RUN (8K) AND FESTIVAL inside NEW YORKERS ARE INVITED TO EXPERIENCE FRENCH CULTURE . IN CENTRAL PARK Airport Press At the time of this writing, Air France was the lead partner of New Airport News............................2 Classified...............................17 York Road Runners’ (NYRR) fi rst- Airline News...........................14 Comic...................................15 ever France Run on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Central Park. The France Aviation News.........................10 Hijinx....................................17 Run is inspired by the dynamic French Cargo News..............................6 Names in theNews...................17 culture of running and Air France’s history of providing its passengers September 2015 • Vol. 37 No. 9 with the unique opportunity to fuel their passion for the sport through its Flying Blue Running Club. airportpress.us See AIR FRANCE page 2 2 • September 2015 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airport News AIR FRANCE From Page 1 day. Dedicated Air France tents were set up which is why we have the Flying Blue Run- The France Festival was held at Naum- at the festival featuring something for ev- ning club, and sponsor many races around The 8K (approximately a fi ve-mile dis- burg Bandshell, located mid-park between eryone including free massages for runners, the globe including Paris, Vancouver, San- tance) run began at 8 a.m., and was followed 66th and 72nd Streets, throughout the du- a children’s area with face-painting and an tiago, Milan, Rome, Venice, Malibu and by a kid’s race for children ages 2-12 years ration of the event for runners and visitors interactive photo booth. There will also be Nice,” said Marnix Fruitema, Senior Vice old at 9:30 a.m. A festival showcasing the to enjoy. The festival will feature a variety a tent dedicated to the Flying Blue Running President, Air France-KLM North America. best of French culture was set up through- of complimentary off erings by French ven- Club where participants can enroll in Flying “We wanted to promote the lively spirit of out the event, open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 dors, including delicious refreshments like Blue for a chance to win a trip for two to the a race and help create a unique experience a.m. The France Run is a qualifi er for the crepes, biscuits, fruit teas and fun activites Paris Marathon on April 3, 2016. for our US customers, so we are proud to be TCS New York City Marathon through the to learn more about the country, culture and “Customers who fl y Air France have a part of the fi rst-ever France Run in New NYRR 9+1 Program, but visitors don’t have language. always shown a strong interest in running, York’s iconic Central Park. to run to enjoy the French festival on race JFK TERMINAL 4 LAUNCHES SYSTEM indoor taxi queue. JFK Terminal 4 is the only airport in the U.S. to uti- TO DISPLAY PROCESSING TIME FOR lize the queue measurement system at security and customs, TRAVELERS implementing a combined eff ort for departures and arrivals. Queue measurement system will track traffi c fl ow via The monitors at Terminal 4’s indoor taxi stand – the only smartphone signals and display processing times at customs one at JFK Airport – will also help passengers determine and security checkpoints how long it will take to get to their fi nal destinations in New For its continuing commitment to enhance passengers’ York City. travel experience, JFKIAT – the company that operates Ter- “This new service will ensure the tens of thousands of minal 4 at John F. Kennedy air travelers who pass through our doors every day a more International Airport – will be- stress-free and effi cient travel experience, not only for pas- come the fi rst terminal at JFK sengers moving through airport security to catch their fl ight, and in the New York area to but also for those who are arriving from abroad or catching display processing times for a taxi out of the airport,” said Gert-Jan de Graaff , President NYC’s LaGuardia Airport that will cost up to 4 Billion dol- travelers passing through lines and CEO of JFKIAT. lars. at security and customs. In addition to reassuring travelers, the monitoring sys- Project architect, David Rockwell said passengers should The queue measurement tem can analyze passengers’ movements to also identify have the opportunity to be comfortable in airports. “When system uses Wi-Fi and Blue- congested areas, providing management staff the ability to you go through security, it’s such a disorienting process, and tooth signals to track wireless ultimately reduce processing times in security and customs then when you come out, the architecture, the basic layout devices as passengers move lines. doesn’t acknowledge having a moment to breathe, see where through the queue, gathering you’re going, decide what you need -- do you need a drink? data to calculate the median Do you need a bite to eat?” Rockwell said. Gert-Jan de Graaff time from the entrance to exit LAGUARDIA AIRPORT TO GET 4 Now, travelers can dine in style and, on an iPad, order points. The expected process- BILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION everything from sushi to lobster, served with fi ne wine or a ing times will be displayed on monitors located at TSA se- Vice President Joe Biden and New York Governor An- locally-brewed craft beer. curity checkpoint, Customs and Border Protection, and the drew Cuomo announced plans for major renovations to See Airport News page 3 When you go shopping, wouldn’t you love to get Airport Press something for free? You do when you use a airportpress.us World Rewards MasterCard® from Aspire! Publisher: William R. Puckhaber Receive 25,000 bonus points when you Editor: Joe Alba spend $5,000 in the first 3 months, including Creative Director: Chris Thorn Turn Your balance transfers. (That’s enough points for an Reporter-Photographer, Asst. to Publisher, into Rewards Office Manager: Diane D. Santos EVERYDAY PURCHASES airline ticket!) Travel & Dining Editor: Roberta Dunn Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent. 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