Port Authority approves Delta move to JFK Terminal 4

The Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey yesterday approved Delta Air Lines' proposal to move its international service into a new space at privately-owned Terminal 4 at New York JFK.

Delta international flights currently operate out of Terminal 3, the oldest of the airport's terminals, according to PANYNJ. The $1.2 billion project involves the expansion of T4, which is owned by JFKIAT, a unit of Schiphol USA. DL will occupy nine newly-constructed gates and up to seven of the existing gate the Port Authority said. Following the move, T3 will be demolished, creating room for 16 additional aircraft parking spaces. Expansion of T4 is expected to take 36 months and the demolition of T3 a further 24 months.

To accommodate the extra passengers, the international baggage claim hall and Federal Inspection Services processing capacity will also be expanded.