This is a ridiculous move. EWR is incredibly close to NYC and has better rail access to the city than both NYC-proper airports.
“The primary way this change could impact travelers is by limiting their options to freely change flights,” Scott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, explained to T+L. “Currently, many airlines allow travelers to switch flights within a city code — say, from arriving in JFK to arriving in LGA — without a penalty. Removing EWR from the NYC city code could restrict that option for many passengers.”
“While the airlines who are affected by the change have been notified, it seems that someone else has been left out of the loop. When T+L reached out to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates all three airports, a representative said they had not heard about the change.”
Finally some news on EWR.
I expect the terminal renovation to finish at the end of the year. Airside construction is basically complete and the headhouse construction is showing signs of wrapping up - the road lines are being painted and the airline signs under the canopy are being tested. The Conrac is also moving along steadily and I expect it to be finished sometime in 2023.
Turns out, EWR is finishing up at the end of the year.
The airtrain I have no ETA for its completion. It’ll prob be sometime in the 2030s at this point.
According to United, the terminal will be ready in early November and they will be a major tenant which also sounds incredibly unfair since they already have an entire terminal to themselves.
I’m honestly impressed this project didn’t fall further behind considering covid happened smack in the middle of construction. Good to finally see they’re ready to open it.
Things are beginning to wrap up here. Various exterior signage is live. Exterior work is moving steadily along and is starting to wrap up while interior work is steadily moving along. The airside camera has not been updated since August but sneak peeks through browsing images people put on google maps reveal that the airside stuff is largely finished.
This is pretty cool - the parking garage got some cool LEDs. There are also LEDs for banners that are going to be attached to the sides but they’re off right now.
The banner LEDs look like this:
More images of EWR, especially since they finally cleaned that one camera. Since they cleaned it, it was facing the garage, giving us a nice look at the overpass and the main facade.
Also finally a non-blurry look at the entire overpass.
On October 19th, 2022, I noticed a sign displaying ‘JetBlue and United’ so now we know for sure those two are moving in. So far, those are the only two on display.
Through some digging I found pictures of various places to get food in the new terminal. It offers us a glimpse inside. It looks ready to accept passengers.
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American is setting up a club here as well.
Even more:
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Wow actually looks pretty great considering this is Newark!
This looks great. It appears that the news terminal can only accommodate narrow body aircrafts. Are there plans for anymore terminal upgrades at Newark? I think EWR needs a complete redo similar to LGA.
Not true with the “only narrowbody aircraft” claim. The gates in the red box are all widebody capable.
I do agree EWR should get an LGA treatment but it won’t happen. There was some conceptual stuff for a new Terminal B with a design that is more interesting than what we got for A - it’s pretty basic. Terminal A will be extended to connect to B as well when they decide to get to it. They still also have to do the airtrain but that has been pushed back and likely won’t be ready until the next decade.
These are the only “renderings” of what a new Terminal B would look like. There is no information on a Terminal C redevelopment.
Some BIG news regarding EWR Redevelopment just came out today.
Here are some notable details from that article.
Officials named Arup, a global top aviation planning and design firm, to partner with leading architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
The selection continues work to replace two of the airport’s aging terminals and the 26-year-old AirTrain monorail system, which is nearing the end of its lifespan.
On deck after Terminal A opens is replacing Terminal B.
Two very high-quality firms were selected for this so there’s a chance that Terminal B might be something actually really nice. It’s very likely in the near future we’ll see some new B designs and since SOM’s part of the team, something good might be presented.
Alright, so as it inches closer to the alleged November 1 Opening, more inhabitants of Terminal A have been made known. American Airlines is joining jetBlue and United here since their signage just went live. I also see what might be Air Canada on a sign with American as well. Inside the terminal, work is wrapping up and self-check-in kiosks are also being installed. In the coming days, I anticipate more airlines show up on the remaining signage.
So far the following airlines are confirmed to be here based on the signage:
- jetBlue
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Air Canada
Arup also announces they’ll lead EWR redevelopment.
I just caught wind that the new terminal will have an open house for the press on November 15th. I am going to find out more when more info is available to me and what is required to attend.
Delta Air Lines will also eventually move to the terminal as well although later than the current inhabitants.
EWR tweeted yesterday that “the wait is almost over” - they’re gearing up for opening and hint that there is more to come.
EWR ribbon-cutting is Tuesday, November 15th. There is no concrete date when flights begin to transition to the new terminal, however. It’s likely the Port Authority is waiting for after the holiday rush to move operations to the new terminal.
From my sources - this was likely an internal press release sent to various members of the press.
GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY, PORT AUTHORITY OFFICIALS, AND LOCAL LEADERS TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF NEW
TERMINAL A AT NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15State-of-the-Art, One Million Square Foot, 33-Gate Terminal - the Largest Design-Build Project in New Jersey History - Boasts 21st Century Technology, Inspiring Public Art, and Locally Inspired Concessions
On Tuesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Port Authority officials and local leaders will be joined by members of the public for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to
celebrate the opening of Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. The new terminal represents the largest design-build project in New Jersey history.
Press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. Press entrance opens at 3:00 amGovernor Phil Murphy
First Lady Tammy Murphy
Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole
They also mention the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Such a shame it is invite-only but that is pretty much expected.
News for November 14th
Since I can’t post another post since I hit the lame “3 posts in a row” limit, I am editing this with some new looks inside EWR Terminal A with a focus on art.
News for November 15th
They did it!
Nowhere near as much hype as LGA but sometime this or next year it will be open.
It is slated to open allegedly next month around December 8 for normal operations.
PANYNJ Press Release
https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2022-press-releases/governor-phil-murphy--port-authority-leaders--state-and-local-of.html
Pics from PANYNJ
United has an unfair major claim in Terminal A and their signs changed to blue from white.
Nice!!
December 8th is the confirmed date when flights begin to operate at the new terminal.