New York News
Aer Lingus selects new JFK Terminal 6 for operations beginning in early 2026
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class, $4.2 billion Terminal 6, and Aer Lingus today announced that the airline will make Terminal 6 its new home at JFK and begin operations on the first day of the Terminal’s opening to passengers in early 2026.
CTO rolls out comprehensive program for Caribbean Week
Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at the InterContinental New York Times Square, is set to captivate New York City from June 16-21, 2024.
Delta restarts service to Nigeria from New York-JFK, upgrades fleet for Ghana and South Africa
Delta currently operates daily service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of daily New York-JFK service, will offer a total of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December through the first half of January and 10 weekly flights for the remainder of winter 2024.
Spring Into New York: What’s New Across the State
Spring is in the air in New York, with a series of exciting openings, launches, events and tourism developments taking place across the state. Below is what’s new, what’s happening and what’s coming up for travellers to the Empire State
HARIBO Celebrates New Unicorn-i-licious Gummies with a Sweet Overnight Fan Experience
HARIBO, America’s #1 gummi brand, is celebrating its brand-new Unicorn-i-licious gummies by offering fans a one-of-a-kind, overnight experience in New York City this April. Limited availability for two-night stays in HARIBO’s custom unicorn-themed Treat Retreat will go live on National Unicorn Day (April 9), available to claim on a first come, first served basis.
Korean Air celebrates 45 years of serving New York
Korean Air celebrated its 45th anniversary of serving New York on March 29. To celebrate this milestone, Korean Air hosted a special event at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Among the highlights was the recognition of the 45th passenger checked-in on the airline’s Seoul Incheon-bound flight KE082, who was presented with a Prestige (business) class round trip ticket between Seoul Incheon and New York.
LEGOLAND® New York Resort Enlists Professional ‘Players’
LEGOLAND® New York Resort is inviting parents to take a new kind of PTO this year: Play Time Off. Starting today, the initiative encourages parents to pledge a commitment to spending their PTO at LEGOLAND New York this summer. By visiting the ‘Take the Play Time Off’ website and being among the first 10,000 pledges, participants will have the chance to win “parents play free” entry codes for the Park.
Four Seasons Chefs to Showcase Culinary Excellence at James Beard Foundation Event in New York
Four Seasons is set to kick off the new year with an exciting showcase at Platform by the James Beard Foundation, presenting a week of exceptional dinners at Pier 57’s Market Hall in New York in January 2024. Throughout the week-long event, chefs representing distinct Four Seasons restaurants will take center stage, bringing their unique culinary expertise to the James Beard audience.
FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WELCOMED 2024 WITH HISTORIC NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Festivities included a nationally broadcasted sold-out performance by Post Malone, an iconic Times Square serenade by Paul Anka, a surprise performance by Janelle Monáe at the newly unveiled Poodle Room and a rooftop fireworks celebration
New short-stay rules in New York: three months on
Digitrips has seen a 48% increase year-on-year in the number of packages being sold for NYC by French-based tour operators.
Etihad to fly Big Bird to The Big Apple
Etihad Airways will fly its much-loved A380 on the popular Abu Dhabi – New York JFK route from 22 April, 2024. The superjumbo is right on time for the busy summer travel period and key corporate travel market
Transformative Plan Unveiled to Save America’s Flagship, The SS United States
Redevelopment Would Generate Thousands of Jobs, Acres of Open Green Space, and Significant Economic Benefits