Air China will begin operations at the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport starting in 2026. The partnership between Air China and the New Terminal One is focused on enhancing the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting the United States and supporting the airline's future growth in New York City--one of the most important global gateways. Air China will begin operations at the new Terminal One at New York JFK Airport starting in 2026.
the New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Air China currently offers five weekly flights to Beijing Capital International Airport with Boeing 747-8 aircraft. Customers flying on Air China can look forward to an elevated travel experience at the airline's new home at JFK Airport.
The New Terminal One will feature a curated retail collection that blends the sophisticated of Fifth Avenue with the vibrancy of New York City's iconic markets-- showcasing global luxury brands alongside exclusive local products. Air China joins a growing community of airlines that will operate out of the New Terminal One in 2026: Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos, Philippine Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand and Royal Air Maroc. A member of the global airline alliance Star Alliance, Air China is the fifth Star carrier to select the New Terminal One as its new home in New York City.
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a best-in-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of Kennedy into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States. The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking. The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK's south side.
Construction is taking place in phases with full completion in 2030. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion in 2030, the New Terminal One, with a total of 23 gates, will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the larger terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals combined.
The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. The New Terminal One consortiumof labor, operating, and financial partner is led by Ferrovial Inc. The New Terminal One team of labor, operating, and Financial partners is led by Ferrovials, JLC Infrastructure, ULLico, and Carlyle.
