--- title: 'John F. Kennedy International Airport' url: 'https://newshub-stg.delta.com/mediakit/john-f-kennedy-international-airport' langcode: en date: '2024-04-04T15:49:31+00:00' updated: '2026-09-23T11:15:02+00:00' --- # John F. Kennedy International Airport Information about Delta's presence at its JFK-New York hub ## **Hub Snapshot** - Airport code: JFK - Delta offers the most flights and seats of any carrier at JFK with more than 225 total peak-day departures to nearly 100 domestic and international destinations. - Delta began service at JFK on May 15, 1957. ## Connecting JFK to the World This summer, customers will have their choice of [two new Mediterranean options](https://news.delta.com/isle-take-two-sardinia-and-malta-chosen-deltas-newest-island-destinations) on the Boeing 767-300ER, with service to Sardinia (OLB) beginning May 20, 2026, operating four times weekly, and service to Malta (MLA) beginning June 7, 2026, with three weekly flights. ## Experience/Facilities Delta and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on a [$1.5 billion transformation project at JFK](https://news.delta.com/delta-new-york-officials-break-ground-latest-phase-jfk-transformation-terminal-4) in 2021. As of January 2023, Delta has officially moved its operations out of Terminal 2 and consolidated all operations to Terminal 4, with 10 new gates now open on Concourse A. The updated check-in and baggage drop area utilizes the latest technology to improve efficiency during busy travel times and includes the following enhancements: - Delta’s signature digital backwall with up-to-date gate information. - Self-service check-in kiosks. - Enhanced bag drop locations. Following this latest expansion, all 28 gates located in Concourse B can accommodate a range of aircraft types and now exclusively serve Delta and its partners’ customers. This program also expanded the main security checkpoint, the lower-level transfer security checkpoint and domestic baggage claim, added new restrooms and made improvements to the check-in lobby. ### TSA PreCheck Touchless ID (formerly Digital ID) Delta has invested heavily in technologies to streamline and transform the airport journey. [TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID](https://news.delta.com/mediakit/tsa-precheck-touchless-id) (“Touchless ID”), Delta’s time-saving, industry-first technology that allows customers to check bags and move through security without showing a physical government ID, debuted at the airline’s Detroit and Atlanta hubs in 2021 and [expanded to JFK in December 2023](https://news.delta.com/delta-expands-tsa-precheck-touchless-id-program-lax-lga-and-jfk-touchless-airport-experience). Touchless ID is available to eligible customers in both the domestic and international terminals. ### Delta Sky Club JFK’s two Delta Sky Clubs have capacity for over 800 guests simultaneously. The [latest Club](https://news.delta.com/curtains-jfks-2nd-delta-sky-club-steps-spotlight), which opened in summer 2023, spans 14,000 square feet and seats more than 250 guests. The lounge design takes inspiration from New York City itself and features a Sky Deck and signature, 360-degree premium bar as the centerpiece. ### Delta One Lounge The first-ever [Delta One Lounge](https://news.delta.com/delta-one-lounge-new-york-jfk-ushers-new-era-premium-travel-airline) opened for JFK Delta One customers in June 2024. At more than 39,000 feet (including a year-round terrace), JFK’s Delta One Lounge is the largest in the Delta network, featuring a full-service Brasserie, a casual, chef-assisted market for plated walk-up service, a dedicated wellness area and more. [*Read more on access guidelines for the Delta One Lounge.*](https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/delta-one-lounge) ### Fast facts - 39,707 square feet - 515 seats - 8 shower suites - 8 soundproof booths - 9 relaxation pods - 140-seat brasserie-style restaurant - Year-round terrace with seating for 40 **A map of the new Delta One Lounge at JFK:** # The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport ### Video - [Video footage of The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport](https://news.delta.com/media/60606) [Customer Experience](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/customer-experience) [Close your eyes, it's still a beautiful world](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/close-your-eyes-its-still-beautiful-world) Blind customer Thomas Panek explores the Delta One Lounge at JFK, revealing how inclusive design and deep listening create beauty beyond sight. ## **Advancing Sustainable Travel at JFK** - Nearly 40% of JFK’s core ground support equipment (GSE) has been electrified - Nearly 30% of JFK departures are on next-generation fleet (A220, A321 Neo, A339), which are more fuel efficient - JFK has established procedure for efficient deicing - Recycling, composting and water fill stations available in the Terminal - JFK was the first airport in North America to test the Taxibot, reducing engine taxi fuel burn - T4 was awarded LEED Platinum for O&M (Operations & Maintenance ## **Economic & Community Impact** **Economic impact stats:** - **$131.6 million** in statewide economic impact from small and diverse business partnerships - Around 6,700 Delta employees call New York home - Latest profit-sharing payout in state: $185 million **University & Technical College partners:** - Aviation High School - Lewis Wilson Technological Center - Mohawk Valley Community College - Vaughn College ## **Sports/Other Partnerships** - New York Yankees (MLB) - New York Mets (MLB) - Madison Square Garden - New York Knicks (NBA) - New York Rangers (NHL) - The Beacon Theatre - Radio City Music Hall ## **Downloadable Resources** - [Delta Taking Action in your state fact sheet](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/deltaactions/en/in-your-state.html?stateCode=NY) - [Community engagement overview](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/dam/deltaactions/pdf/NYC_Community_Engagement_2025.pdf) JFK Images [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Delta to restart New York-JFK to Tel Aviv service beginning Sept. 6](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/delta-restart-new-york-jfk-tel-aviv-service-beginning-sept-6) Delta will restart daily service between New York-JFK International Airport and Ben Gurion International Airport on Sept. 6. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [In case you missed it: Delta’s newest ways to cross the Atlantic next summer](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/case-you-missed-it-deltas-newest-ways-cross-atlantic-next-summer) Delta is gearing up for its biggest transatlantic schedule yet and setting the stage for an unforgettable summer 2026. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Saturday spontaneity: Delta adds new Saturday nonstop flights to top leisure destinations in 2026](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/saturday-spontaneity-delta-adds-new-saturday-nonstop-flights-top-leisure-destinations-2026) Starting next year, customers across the U.S. will have more options to escape the ordinary with the launch of new Saturday-only nonstop service to some favorite leisure destinations across North America and the Caribbean. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Delta uncorks the perfect pairing: New York to Porto, Portugal](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/delta-uncorks-perfect-pairing-new-york-porto-portugal) Delta’s new nonstop service from JFK to Porto is part of seven new European routes launching next summer, giving customers even more opportunities to experience Europe and enjoy the airline's award-winning service and premium onboard experience. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Isle take two: Sardinia and Malta chosen as Delta’s newest island destinations ](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/isle-take-two-sardinia-and-malta-chosen-deltas-newest-island-destinations) Delta adds two Mediterranean escapes after its Route Race vote — one chosen by its Members, one by its people — bringing new nonstop service to Sardinia and Malta from New York-JFK (JFK) starting Summer 2026. [Customer Experience](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/customer-experience) [Close your eyes, it's still a beautiful world](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/close-your-eyes-its-still-beautiful-world) Blind customer Thomas Panek explores the Delta One Lounge at JFK, revealing how inclusive design and deep listening create beauty beyond sight. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Delta adds second Tel Aviv flight from JFK for peak winter travel](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/delta-adds-second-tel-aviv-flight-jfk-peak-winter-travel) Delta will operate a second daily frequency between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv from November 30, 2025, through January 19, 2026 to meet increased winter travel demand. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Discover captivating Catania: Delta introduces nonstop service to Sicily](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/discover-captivating-catania-delta-introduces-nonstop-service-sicily) Starting May 21, 2025, customers can enjoy Delta’s brand-new daily nonstop service from New York-JFK to Catania, marking the airline’s first-ever flight from Sicily and the only direct connection between Catania and the U.S. [John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/john-f-kennedy-international-airport-jfk), [New York](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/new-york), [Media Kit](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/media-kit) Sep 24, 2025 12:00pm EDT © 2026 Delta Air Lines, Inc.