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AirportImprovement.com      September 2026
CONCESSIONS 
JFK 
Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “As we’ve 
done at Newark Liberty International 
Airport’s Terminal A, at LaGuardia 
Airport and now at JFK, the Port 
Authority is making historic investments 
with our private partners to create 
a passenger experience that will be 
among the best in the world.”
Post-COVID and not long after the 
investments made by American Airlines 
in 2022, Carter says the time was right 
to redevelop and modernize Terminal 
8’s concessions program. “We had an 
opportunity to right-size the program 
based on the number of enplanements, 
but also refresh the national brands and 
the incredible products that are available 
here in New York and really make this 
program shine.” 
Project designers more than doubled 
the commercial footprint by identifying 
and activating previously vacant or 
underutilized spaces and converting 
them into retail and dining areas. “We 
really wanted to make sure that we 
were maximizing the potential of this 
building by converting every square 
inch that we were able to capture,” 
Carter says. “We were fortunate 
enough to have great partners in 
American Airlines and the Port 
Authority of New York and New Jersey 
who shared the vision for what this 
terminal was capable of.” 
The Ideal Blend
Amplifying the sense of place was 
emphasized throughout the program 
redevelopment, and the project team 
also worked to provide passengers 
with variety as well as familiar favorites. 
Terminal 8 now features a blend of 
national and local brands. Highlights 
include the first U.S. airport locations for 
Eataly and Peach Palace by Momofuku, 
as well as New York staples like Bowery 
FACTS&FIGURES 
Project: Comprehensive Commercial Redevelopment 
Location: John F. Kennedy International Airport, 
in Queens, NY 
Terminal: 8
Airport Owner: City of New York
Airport Operator: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Terminal Operator: American Airlines
Terminal/Commercial Management: ASUR Airports
Equity Partner: Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Key Benefit: Enhancing the passenger experience
Scope: 60+ new food/beverage, retail & experiential concepts
Footprint Expansion: From 7,000 sq. ft. to 16,000 sq. ft. 
Budget: $125 million 
Completion: April 2026
Programs to Broaden Business Participation: ASUR 
Accelerator Program; Port Authority’s Institute 
of Concessions
Lead Developer: ASUR Airports
Contractor: Holt Construction
Food Hall Joint Venture: MERA US, Tsion Enterprises, 
Food Cycle LLC, South River Partners
Duty-free Operator: Avolta North America (Dufry)
Digital Activation: The Show
Screen Size: 13 ft. wide, 7 ft. tall
Architect: Mancini Duffy
Audio-Visual Designer: WJHW, a PMY Group company
Technology Advisors: PMY Group
System Integrator: Norcon Communications

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