Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will soon have a new home at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The consortium behind the Terminal One project at JFK said China Eastern will move to the new facility from its current location in Terminal 1. 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 the airport’s south side.
“We are honored to serve as China Eastern Airlines’ long-term strategic partner as they continue to grow in New York City,” said Jennifer Aument, CEO of The New Terminal One, in a news release. “China Eastern’s commitment to exceptional service aligns with our vision to transform the international travel experience at JFK. We’re excited to work together to create a premier gateway between New York City and Shanghai.”
The new Terminal One is part of a broader $19 billion transformation project at JFK launched by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The new facility will have 23 gates, departures and arrivals halls, and retail and dining space. The first 14 gates are scheduled to open next year, and airport officials expect the entire terminal will be complete by 2030.
China Eastern launched nonstop service between New York and Shanghai in 2006. Its other destinations in North America are Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.
A number of international airlines have already committed to gates at the new Terminal One, including Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Etihad, China Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air New Zealand.
