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INFORMATION
The City Metro area is home to two
international airports, John F. Kennedy International and
Newark Liberty International, as well as one large domestic one,
LaGuardia, and various small airports including Islip
MacArthur, Teterboro and Westchester County.
John
F Kennedy (JFK)
John F Kennedy is operated by The Port Authority of
New
York and New Jersey under a lease with the city, since June
1, 1947. With 35 million people expected to use JFK annually by the
turn of the century, getting to, from, and through the JFK must be
as easy as possible. Dazzling new terminals are being built and
existing terminals are being modernized and expanded to provide premium
service to the more than 100 airlines that operate from JFK. Passengers
will enjoy a more efficient, secure and positive travel experience.
There are approximately 18 miles from Midtown Manhattan to JFK
and it takes 35-90 minutes to travel. Times provided depend on the
traffic conditions and the daytime.
Facilities
All terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change,
restaurants and a wide selection of shops. There is a cellular phone
rental facility in the arrivals area of Terminal 3. Travelers will be
able to find most services in the terminals, including wireless
Internet access, medical facilities, information counters, shoe-shiners
and conference facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with
special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Transport
There are a variety of transportation choices for
reaching JFK. Travellers can take the AirTrain JFK from
Howard Beach Station, Lefferts Station or Jamaica Station subway stops.
Other public transportation alternatives include the Q3, B15 &
Q10 MTA buses. Travellers can also take limousine services, taxis,
shuttle bus services, or they can drive to JFK. Off Parking is
available for those who drive to
Kennedy International.
La
Guardia
There are approximately 9 miles from Midtown
Manhattan to La Guardia and it takes 20-45 minutes to travel.
Times provided depend on the traffic conditions and the daytime.
LaGuardia is located in the Borough of Queens, NYC,
bordering on Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay. It is eight miles from
midtown Manhattan.
Facilities
All terminals have ATMs and currency exchange can be
found at the Central and US Airways Terminals, as well as a wide
selection of shops and restaurants, but the best choice is at the US
Airways, Delta and Central Terminals. There are business facilities at
Laptop Lane in the Central Terminal including meeting rooms, dataports,
Internet access, fax, phones, printers and photocopiers. Disabled
facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally contact
their airline or travel agent in advance.
Transport
LaGuardia is located in Flushing, Queens County. It
is a major hub for domestic flights by airlines such as Continental,
Delta and JetBlue.
Travelers can reach LaGuardia by the M60, Q33, Q47 and Q48 MTA
buses as well as by limousine service, taxis, and shuttle bus services.
LaGuardia is also accessible by car and both on &
off parking are available.
Newark
Liberty International
There are approximately 18 miles from Midtown
Manhattan to Newark Liberty International and it takes 20-60 minutes to
travel. Times
provided depend on the traffic conditions and the daytime.
Facilities
All terminals have ATMs and bureaux de change, a
wide range of shops and restaurants and business facilities including
fax, photocopying and courier services. Data ports can be found next to
most public telephones in all terminals. Wireless Internet is also
available at all terminals. Disabled facilities are good; those with
special needs should ideally contact their airline or travel agent in
advance.
Transport
Newark Liberty International is located
approximately 18 miles southwest of midtown Manhattan and three
miles south of Newark, New Jersey. It is a major international facility
served by over 50 airlines. Those traveling to Newark Liberty
International can take the AirTrain Newark, which can be
connected to from Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. Travelers can also
reach Newark Liberty International by car and can park at
on and
off parking. Public Transportation is also available by NJ
Transit buses 107, 67, 62, and 37. Shuttle bus service is available
between Newark Liberty and area airports. Limousine service and car
rental are also available.
GETTING
AROUND
No matter where you come from, you'll be in awe of the City's size. In
terms of square miles, Manhattan is not large at all. But its
concentration outdoes any city in the world! Here are some street smart
tips on getting around The Big Apple that'll leave you with the
confidence and ability to traverse the big city for yourself:
Taxi
Taxis are the most convenient and most assuredly
expensive means of public transportation in City. There are
nearly 12,000 of them roaming the streets for fares. If you want one,
it's easy! Just look for the light on the roof, raise your arm, yell,
"Taxi!" and it's yours. Taxis are only allowed to carry 4
passengers maximum - 3 in back and 1 up front. It’s a good
idea to find out beforehand what cross street an avenue address is on.
Unlike London, our cabbies don't always know. Your fare will be
determined by the meter up front. Currently, fares begin at $2 and
increase by 30 units every 1/5 mile. A 50 unit nighttime surcharge
applies between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. A 10 to 20% tip is customary.
Bus
The bus can be the perfect solution for getting across town. Buses
accept tokens, exact change or Metrocard - no bills.
Metrocard offers a 1-day Fun Pass for $4 and a 7-day unlimited ride for
$17. It can only be used by one person at a time. Ask for a free
transfer to continue your travel on a connecting bus line from uptown/
downtown to crosstown and vice versa. In order to use the free transfer
onto the subway, you must use the Metrocard. Make sure you see the
number of the bus. Several lines can run on the same street. Watch out
for "Limited" lines - these are like express trains.
Subway
If there was ever a way of beating midtown traffic, it's on the subway.
Purchase a Metrocard or tokens at the booth in the subway station. Buy
enough for a few round trips. In order to use the free transfer onto
the bus, you must use the Metrocard. Plan your route
beforehand. Stand away from the edge and in the middle of the platform.
Make sure you are on the correct direction side. Don’t get on
an express line unless you know where it will stop!
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