b'Restrooms throughout the terminal were modernized, and attendant staffing was increased. 38 JFK TERMINALSPHOTO: JFKIATart installations, additional lounges, more modern restrooms, andand beverage additions feature iconic New York brands such as additional concessionsall crafted to showcase the culture ofEss-a-Bagel, Murrays Cheese and TALEA Beer Co. New retail New York City.options include the introduction of Hudson Nonstops checkout-Huinink was personally touched to see that some of thefree technology.local artists selected to provide installations in the redevelopedThroughout the terminal, JFKIAT modernized restrooms spaces were immigrants just like himself, as T4 was likely theirwith LED lighting upgrades and increased attendant staffing first entry point to the United States. They really can take soaccording to new Port Authority standards. Clean restrooms are much pride in seeing their work exposed here and having thata massive driver for customer experience, so that has been a connection, he comments.major focus, Huinink stresses.Although the terminal already had several credit card andDuring the entire project, JFKIAT worked to ensure that local other premium passenger lounges, the new Capital One Loungecommunities benefited directly from the redevelopment. For is making its mark as the card networks largest lounge inexample, it worked closely with HMSHost to build joint ventures the United States and the first in any New York City airport.with local and diverse concession companies that include Developed with Capital One and TAV Operation Services, theequity stakes in the terminals commercial offerings. We are 13,500-square-foot lounge combines signature New Yorksuper proud that we found quite a lot of good partners in the food brands, modern design, local artwork and a wide arraycommunity to bring into the terminal and not only with [AirportFuture-Ready,of traveler conveniences. Its opening in June 2025 marked theConcessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises] but also on beginning of an updated concessions program that includesthe construction side to really give us the opportunity to work more than a dozen new dining and retail concepts. The foodwith the small businesses and give them true access to the airport community, Huinink remarks.With the project closing out at $1.5 billion, thatPassenger-Focusedpurposeful outreach translated into approximately 40%. It also dovetails with the ongoing $19 billion airport-wide modernization that includes an overhaul of roadways and the construction of two new terminals1 and 6. Huinink sees T4 as an essential contributor supporting the broader vision to make Planning JFK a world-class airport. He notes that the JFKIAT DELTA AIRPORT Engineering team has more than 25 years of history managing theDesign-forward ceiling and wall solutions that optimize EnvironmentalCONSULTANTS, INC. Industry Analysis terminal and takes pride in playing a significant role inpassenger experience, ensure safety and compliance, and www.deltaairport.com Program Management helping position JFK for its next era of growth.streamline project delivery for phased transit construction. Construction AdministrationBusiness & Financial Planning Learn more at armstrong.com/transportationJanuary | February 2026AirportImprovement.comTransportation JanFeb AI.indd 1 12/22/25 11:38AM'