NYC AirTrain Launches Summer Sale For JFK-City Rides From $4.25
New York has decided to reduce AirTrain tickets from JFK airport to the city center to only $4.25 one-way from July 1 to Labor Day (Sept. 2), said officials.
The decision seeks to help travelers avoid construction work at the famous international hub as it is undergoing a massive $19 billion renovation.
According to T&L, JKF will boast “two new international terminals and two revamped terminals, a new ground transportation center, and new roadways. Once complete, JFK will welcome travelers to a brand-new Terminal 1, a new Terminal 6 (which will connect to Terminal 5), an expanded Terminal 4, and a revamped Terminal 8.”
The initiative is aimed at New Yorkers and visitors and looks to promote the airport’s AirTrain as the best means of transport from and to the heart of the city, considering that private and shared rides may face delays due to current works.
This train connects the airport to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and the city subway, as well as hotel shuttles, rental car zones, and parking lots.
“With transformational construction underway at JFK, we’re taking steps to mitigate travel delays and affirm what’s always been true – there’s no better option than taking the train to the plane,”said New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul.
“As we kick off a busy summer, we’re making it more affordable for travelers to utilize the AirTrain, offering New Yorkers and visitors from around the world the best-in-class travel experience they deserve,”she concluded.
The new fare went from $8.50 to $4.25 and applies at both Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. Children under 5 years old can travel for free. Passengers can pay via MetroCard or OMNY.
Another strategy to help reduce traffic is the opening of an off/pick-up lot at the Lefferts Blvd. station.
Taking the AirTrain is not only cheap but also your best bet to make it to and from JFK Airport during the busy summer months, as the hub is breaking all arrival records.
According to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recorded its highest-ever record with over 3 million passengers only on Sunday.
This summer, there will be an increase of 700,000 passengers compared to the same period last year.
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