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JFK is a hub airport for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue. Other airlines operating out of JFK include: Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air Italy, Air India, Air Serbia, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca Brasil, Azerbaijan Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Copa Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Eurowings, EVA Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, LATAM, LOT, Lufthansa, Neos, Norwegian Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Atlantic, VivaAerobus, Volaris, WestJet, and Xiamen Air.

JetBlue is the main airline flying from Terminal 5, but others include TAP Air Portugal, Aer Lingus, Cape Air, and Hawaiian Airlines. Shopping includes grab-and-go markets, duty-free, and gift shops, and restaurants range from national chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ to local favorites like Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, Baked by Melissa, and H&H Bagels.There are several hotels near the airport, including the Radisson Hotel JFK Airport, Crowne Plaza, Comfort Inn & Suites, and Days Inn & Suites. However, the best JFK airport hotel is undoubtedly the TWA Hotel, the on-property hotel known for its iconic ’60s design and rooftop pool overlooking the airport.

With flights from American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and more, you can reach destinations all around the world from Terminal 8. You’ll find similar retailers here — bookstores, duty-free shops, and the like, as well as dining options like Starbucks, Abitino’s Pizzeria, and more.

If you’re using public transportation to get from Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens to the airport, you’ll take the E, J, or Z subway lines or the Long Island Rail Road to the Jamaica station, or take the A to Howard Beach and then the AirTrain to your terminal. You can find detailed instructions and bus routes on the JFK website.Services in Terminal 1 include a pet relief area, nursing station, currency exchange, and baggage storage. There are several lounges in this terminal, including an Air France lounge, a Lufthansa lounge, and a Primeclass lounge (which sells day passes and offers access for members of select lounge networks). Plus, there’s an XpresSpa.

Throughout JFK’s six terminals, you’ll find a variety of dining locations, shops, and amenities to make your travels easier. Here, we’ve gathered the basics you’ll want to know for each.

A number of international airlines fly to and from JFK’s Terminal 1, including Air France, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and more. There’s a wide variety of shopping, ranging from luxury designer brands like Cartier and Bvlgari to duty-free stores to newsstands. Several fast-food and casual dining options like McDonald’s, Soy & Sake, Starbucks, and more are available. You can also take a cab or rideshare to and from the airport. There is a flat fare of $52 (plus tip and toll fees) between JFK and Manhattan for taxis, though fares range for other NYC destinations and for rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. Shared ride shuttles are also available. Services offered at Terminal 4 include baggage storage, an interfaith chapel, nursing stations, pet relief areas, and currency exchanges. Air India, Delta, El Al, Emirates, Etihad, Swiss, and Virgin have lounges in this terminal, and there is a Wingtips Lounge available to passengers on select airlines (or members of select networks, like Priority Pass), as well as an American Express Centurion Lounge. There are also an XpresSpa for anyone looking for a preflight massage.Delta, Emirates, Etihad, KLM, LATAM, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Swiss are a few of the airlines found at JFK’s Terminal 4. There’s plenty of shopping, with stores like Brooks Brothers, Coach, and duty-free shops, along with the standard airport newsstands and markets. There are several dining options, too, ranging from fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Dunkin’ to eateries like Canal St. Noodle House and Bento Sushi.John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the nation’s busiest hubs, with more than 70 airlines flying to destinations around the United States and world. Located in Queens, JFK is one of three major airports serving the New York City metropolitan area — Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and LaGuardia Airport in Queens are the city’s other primary airports.

Several international airlines, including ANA, British Airways, Iberia, and Icelandair, plus Alaska Airlines, fly from Terminal 7. Duty-free shopping, newsstands, and other retail outlets are available, and a food court offers something for every appetite.There are three locations at JFK where both airport employees and travelers can be tested for COVID-19: Terminal 1 on the departures level, Terminal 4 on level 1, and Terminal 5 at the AirTrain stop. There are PCR, rapid, and antibody tests available, depending on the location. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some shops, restaurants, and services may not be available.

Services available at Terminal 7 include currency exchanges, pet relief areas, and nursing suites, and British Airways’ Concorde Room and an Alaska Lounge are here, too.JFK parking options include short-term/daily parking by the terminals with daily maximums ranging from $36 to $42, and long-term/economy lot parking with a maximum daily rate of $20. These parking lots are connected to the terminals via AirTrain. You can prebook parking online before your trip.

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Travelers are encouraged to pre-book parking 48 hours in advance to guarantee parking and avoid the surcharge. To pre-book parking please head to the JFK Airport Website under the “Book Parking & Parking Availability” section. If you would like to inquire about retail and concessions opportunities with T4, please contact the business directly. You can find their information on the Directory page. T4 reopened in May after undergoing a $1.4 billion redevelopment that transformed the former International Arrivals Building into a modern and efficient air terminal.Whether you need to recharge yourself or your devices, we’ve got you covered. T4 is home to five XpresSpas, and there are electronic charging stations throughout the concourses.That’s where we come in. Everyone at T4 is eager to help you get where you’re going, whether you’re online or in transit. We want you to have a great time in our city — and on your way here or home. Think of us as your destination en route to your destination.T4 is the largest terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and the only privately operated terminal in the United States. Covering nearly two million square feet, T4 is home to 34 airlines, has over 12,000 employees, and serves more than 21 million passengers each year.

For customers who have not pre-booked a parking spot, a new summer peak “drive-up” parking surcharge goes into effect on July 15 to manage on-airport demand. Rates will not change for customers who pre-book. Premium Laurel Class, EVA Air’s existing business class cabin, was introduced in 2003 with the A330-200, and expanded to more destinations with the Boeing 777-300ER in 2005 and refitted Boeing 747-400 (replacing “Super First”) in 2007. Seats are pitched at 1,549 mm (61.0 in) in Premium Laurel in a pod-style layout, and can convert to an angled lie-flat bed. Laptop power is available. Premium Laurel class seating is in a 2–2–2 abreast arrangement on the A330. In 2016, Premium Laurel was upgraded to the new B/E Aerospace seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. In October 2015, EVA Air announced its intent to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners from Boeing. EVA Airways joined the 787-10 launch customer team.On 24 August 2017, EVA Air unveiled its third-generation uniform, designed by fashion house Shiatzy Chen. Those new uniforms were rolled out in November 2017, replacing the second generation uniform that was introduced in 2003.

In October 2005, EVA Air launched a campaign with Japanese company Sanrio to create the “Hello Kitty Jet,” featuring the popular Japanese character. Using the airline’s A330-200, the exterior adopted a livery of Hello Kitty characters. A year later, the airline launched a second Hello Kitty Jet. The aircraft featured a Hello Kitty motif on exterior and interior furnishings and features. Both aircraft were used to serve Japanese destinations, and from mid–July 2007, also Taipei-Hong Kong routes. The original Hello Kitty livery was retired in 2009, but in 2011 EVA Air announced its return in redesigned form to mark the carrier’s 20th anniversary and renew interest in Japanese tourism. For this occasion, EVA Air had ordered brand-new Airbus A330-300s to be painted in an all-new Hello Kitty livery, which the first three were the Hello Kitty with Magic Stars, Hello Kitty Loves Apples, and Hello Kitty Around the World. EVA Air ran Hello Kitty flights from 2005 through 2008, and brought them back in 2011. They have been running Hello Kitty flights ever since, and current Hello Kitty routes have some of the highest load factors in their system (around 85%). EVA Air’s frequent flyer program, Infinity MileageLands, awards members points based on miles traveled and class of service. Infinity MileageLands points are redeemable for upgrades and free tickets, and can also be accumulated through credit card use, rental car agencies, Evergreen Laurel Hotels, and other participating services. Membership benefits include a dedicated reservation line, dedicated customer service hotlines, dedicated check-in services, holiday gifts (Diamond Card Holders), Evergreen Lounge access, additional baggage allowance with priority handling, and discounts on car rentals and hotels.EVA Air launched a new year-round service to Istanbul on 5 March 2016, operating 777-300ER aircraft. This route was first downgraded to a seasonal frequency and then cancelled altogether by September 2016. EVA Air also launched daily service to Cebu, Philippines on 27 March 2016 using A321-200 aircraft. Furthermore, EVA Air expanded its Southeast Asian services by offering daily flights to Chiang Mai on 1 July 2018.Membership into the program is free. The program is divided into four tiers: Green, Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Infinity MileageLands privileges are additive by membership tier, with higher tiers including all benefits listed for prior tiers. The program accepts miles flown on partner airlines and Star Alliance partners such as All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines, provided that the flights are booked and logged according to EVA Air frequent flier rules. Co-branded Cathay United Bank, American Express, Citibank, and Diners Club cards can also earn miles. Qualification levels and general benefits are listed on the EVA Air website.

EVA Air offers three classes of service on its long-haul flights: “Royal Laurel”/”Premium Laurel” (business), Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. All cabins feature satellite phones, audio video on demand (AVOD) enterta
inment, SMS service, and in a number of Boeing 777 cabins, mood lighting (B-16718-B-16738). Domestic and short-haul international services flown also feature a short-haul business class.

In 2004, EVA Air converted its remaining eight options for Boeing 777-300ERs into firm orders. The first Boeing 777-300ER entered service as EVA Air’s new flagship aircraft in July 2005. With the arrival of its new Boeing 777s, EVA Air launched a comprehensive revamp of its cabins, introducing lie-flat seats in its new Premium Laurel business class cabin, and upgrading its premium economy product to the new Elite Class cabin. The airline’s A330s were introduced with two-class Premium Laurel and Economy cabins. In December 2005, EVA Air and its associated divisions had 5,098 employees, and the airline’s network spanned 40 passenger destinations worldwide, with additional cargo destinations.

In Royal Laurel Class and Premium Laurel Class, passengers can pre-order gourmet entreés, depending on destination, including specialties produced by Din Tai Fung, an award-winning Taiwanese restaurant. Royal Laurel cabins on the Boeing 777 also feature an in-flight refreshment bar, and European wine selections are served.

Through the mid-2000s, EVA Air’s route network was affected by the political status of Taiwan, which has historically limited access for Taiwanese airlines to Europe and certain Asian countries. Because Taiwanese carriers did not have direct access to China, EVA Air has used Hong Kong, Bangkok and Macau as interline destinations. EVA Air operated regular charter flights to China in 2008. The airline began regularly scheduled, direct cross-strait operations in December 2008, following the restoration of direct travel links.In January 2016, Evergreen Group chairman Chang Yung-fa died, leaving control of the company to his son by his second marriage, Chang Kuo-Wei. In March 2016, a coup by the three children of Chang Yung-fa’s first marriage removed Chang Kuo-Wei as chairman and replaced him with Lin Pang-Shui (Steven Lin). Chang Kuo-Wei later established a new airline separate from EVA Air, called StarLux Airlines.

In July 2006, EVA Air’s third new Boeing 777-300ER was Boeing’s center stage at the 2006 Farnborough Airshow in a static display. The aircraft, with its special 777-300ER “Rainbow” livery, was leased by Boeing for a week to be presented at the show. The first three EVA Air Boeing 777 aircraft featured this livery, which were repainted in 2013 (B-16701 in Star Alliance livery, B-16702 in regular livery, B-16703 in Hello Kitty “Hand in Hand” livery, which has been repainted to the standard livery in 2021).

Founded concurrently with the passenger operations of EVA Air, EVA Air Cargo operates facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Its cargo operations have diversified to include transportation of high-tech equipment and special care items such as museum artwork and live zoological specimens. EVA Air has stated its goal of achieving a 50/50 split in revenues between its passenger and cargo operations. The airline’s cargo operations are mainly operated via a fleet of Boeing 747-400, MD-11 dedicated freighters, Boeing 747-400 Combi aircraft, and additional belly cargo space on passenger aircraft. EVA Air’s audio video on demand (AVOD) entertainment system, Star Gallery, is available in all classes, except Airbus A321 Economy class. This system has 40 movies and short features, interactive games, and over 100 music albums. Programs are mainly in Mandarin and English, with some selections in Japanese, German, and French. The majority of EVA Air’s long-haul fleet is based on the Boeing 777-300ER, with the carrier’s initial order for 15 all delivered by 2011. In 2006, the airline decided against proceeding with an order for two Boeing 777-200LR (stating that with the 777-300ERs would give it sufficient passenger capacity), and they were converted into orders for two 777-200F cargo aircraft. In late 2010, EVA Air indicated it planned to lease three A330-300 aircraft for Asian routes in 2011. In mid-2011, EVA Air announced plans to acquire further 777-300ERs to complete the replacement of its 747-400 aircraft on Europe and US routes, along with A321 series narrow-body jets to replace its MD-90 fleet. On 8 May 2012, EVA Air signed orders with Boeing for three additional 777-300ERs, and also announced a lease of four more 777-300ERs. Due to falling freight demand, the airline restructured its cargo fleet by retiring its McDonnell Douglas MD-11s. The last 747-400M flight was conducted on 5 January 2015, ending its 22-year service.

In September 1988, during the 20th anniversary celebration of Evergreen Marine Corporation’s founding, company chairman Chang Yung-fa announced his company’s intentions to establish Taiwan’s first private international airline. The opportunity to create a major Taiwanese airline had just arisen following a decision by the Taiwanese government to liberalise the country’s air transportation system. Government requirements still mandated global experience and financial capital requirements for any company seeking permission to initiate international airline service from Taiwan.

As of 2011, EVA Air’s corporate leadership is headed by Chairman Lin Bou-shiu and President Cheng Chuan-yi. EVA Air’s president plays a primary role in managing EVA’s business operations. Other members of EVA Air’s board manage support and service services of the company, including its catering and maintenance divisions. Related areas outside EVA Air’s direct management include UNI Holidays, Evergreen’s Evasión travel service and Evergreen Laurel Hotels. EVA Air has its headquarters, known as the EVA Air Building, in Luzhu, Taoyuan City. Premium Economy Class is offered in a dedicated cabin on the Boeing 777. Premium Economy Class has wider seating and legroom (in a 2-4-2 layout), and a seat similar to short-haul business class with a footrest, 970 to 1,020 mm (38 to 40 in) pitch, adjustable winged headrests, and laptop power. Service levels in Premium Economy Class are similar to Economy Class, but food and amenities are improved, along with the seating. Premium Economy passengers further receive an amenity kit on most flights. There are two or four lavatories (dependent on aircraft configuration) that are dedicated to Premium Economy Class passengers. By 1994, EVA Air was providing regular service to 22 destinations worldwide, and carrying over 3 million passengers annually. In 1995, the airline posted its first profit on revenues of US$1.05 billion, one year ahead of schedule. Internationally, EVA Air’s rapid expansion and increased passenger volume was boosted by its safety record, in contrast to its primary competitor, China Airlines. In addition to receiving IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification, EVA Air in 1997 achieved simultaneous official ISO 9002 certification in the areas of Passenger, Cargo, and Maintenance Services.

Upon receipt of regulatory approval, EVA Airways Corporation was formally established in March 1989. The airline was originally to be called Evergreen Airways, however this was deemed too similar to the unrelated Evergreen International cargo airline. In October 1989, the newly formed EVA Airways Corporation placed a US$3.6 billion order for 26 aircraft from Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, including Boeing 747-400 and MD-11 airliners. In 1992, EVA Air received the first of its Boeing 747-400 aircraft on order, and launched its premium economy class, “Economy Deluxe”, on its 747 transpacific flights to Los Angeles, beginning in December of that year. EVA Air’s premium economy cabin was the first in the world featured a wider 2-4-2 abreast configuration, legrests, individual seatback video, and enhanced meal services. EVA Air’s Economy Deluxe cabin (later renamed “Evergreen Deluxe” and “Elite Class”) proved popular with the traveling public. For international services, EVA Air’s 747s were configured with 104 premium economy seats as part of a 370-seat, four-class cabin, in addition to first, business and economy classes. In 1993, EVA Air added flights to Seattle, New York, Bangkok and Vienna with the Boeing 747-400. EVA AIR operates airline lounges under the brand name EVA AIR lounge (formerly branded Evergreen Lounge) in major destination airports. Passengers eligible to enter these facilities include Royal Laurel, Premium Laurel and business class passengers, Infinity MileageLands Diamond, Gold, and Silver Card holders, Star Alliance Gold members, and eligible passengers travelling with airlines that have contracted with EVA Air on the lounge facilities.A Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) route was opened in June 2015, and service to Chicago (O’Hare International Airport) began on 2 November 2016, using a 777-300ER, as part of a planned increase in North American flights from 58 flights to 77 flights a week.

EVA announced in late 2015 that it would be retiring all of its leased A330-200 aircraft by the end of 2016, replacing them with the newly ordered A330-300s.As the 777s continued to phase in, the 747s were progressively retired. On 5 January 2015, EVA Air retired its first 747 variant, the 747-400M Combi. In 2016, EVA announced that the last 747-400 passenger service would be mid-May 2017. The airline also plans to retire the 747 freighters when the 777 freighters are delivered. EVA retired the Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft from its fleet on 21 August 2017. The following year, the production 747 freighters were retired, leaving the converted 747 freighters in service until 2019.

On 27 March 2012, EVA Air announced that it would join Star Alliance in 2013. On 24 September 2012, EVA Air signed a partnership with Amadeus IT Group Altéa suite for its Altéa Revenue Management system. On 18 June 2013, EVA Air became a full member of Star Alliance.

In March 2010, EVA Air began services to Toronto. In November 2010, EVA Air began nonstop flights connecting the inner-city Taipei Songshan and Tokyo Haneda airports. In 2010, Chang Kuo-wei, son of Chang Yung-fa, returned to serve as EVA Air’s president, and the carrier recorded increased sales and yearly profits. In early 2011, the carrier announced that it had applied for airline alliance membership with Star Alliance, and later that year clarified that it was in talks to join either Oneworld or Star Alliance by 2013. In June 2011, the carrier began nonstop flights from Taipei to Guam, and, in October 2011, the carrier announced nonstop service from New York (JFK) to Taipei. Economy Class is available on all EVA Air aircraft, featuring 840 mm (33 in) pitch, touchscreen personal entertainment screens, sliding seat cushions, and adjustable winged headrests. Each seat is also equipped with a personal handset satellite telephone which can be used with a credit card. Economy seating is in 3–3–3 arrangement on the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 3–4–3 on certain Boeing 777 aircraft, 3–3 on the A321, and 2–4–2 on all A330s. In Economy Class of the A321 there is no personal entertainment, with only overhead screens. The standard EVA Air livery utilizes dark green, signifying durability, and orange, representing technological innovation. Originally, both the globe and background behind the globe were painted a respective shade of green on their initial 767-300ERs in 1991. This was later changed to the first standard scheme on all other aircraft. The tail globe logo is intended to represent stability and reliability, and its positioning on the tail, with one corner off the edge, represents service innovation. The first standard EVA Air livery was updated in 2002, adding a larger typeface and the use of green covering the aircraft below the window line. The tail design and logo remained unchanged. In late 2015, EVA Air redesigned the livery and tail logo, using the dark green color on the belly, and cancelled the orange line on the edge of the tail to highlight the corporate identity. Following the changes of air traffic demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline switched 7 787-10s with 4 787-9s and 3 777Fs. In March 2022, the airline plans to convert 3 of their older 777-300ER passenger jets into freighters; considering the replacement of the older 777-300ER fleet by the 787-10 and/or the 777-9. The airline is also evaluating the 737-10s and the A321neos to replace the older A321’s in the fleet. In May 2012, EVA Air announced the introduction of a new business class on select, redesigned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft: Royal Laurel Class. The cabin features 38 lie-flat bed/seats in a reverse herringbone configuration pitched at 2,000 and 650 mm (79 and 26 in) wide. Laptop power and multi-port connectors (USB/iPod) are available at each seat. The Royal Laurel class seating arrangement is in a 1–2–1 abreast arrangement. The airline is offering this cabin on all flights operated by the Boeing 777. On 20 September 2018, EVA Air debuted the Boeing 787 Royal Laurel Class. The seat was designed by Designworks, a BMW Group company. The new Royal Laurel Class seats are 584 mm (23 in) wide and recline into flat-bed positions that have a pitch of 1,930 mm (76 in) long. There are 26 Royal Laurel Class seats on the Boeing 787-9. The Royal Laurel Class cabin on the Boeing 787-10 features 40 seats.

Most EVA Air flights originate out of Taoyuan International Airport, its main hub near Taipei, Taiwan. At Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, EVA Air’s flight operations are concentrated in Terminal 2. Additionally, EVA Air and its domestic subsidiary UNI Air operate numerous flights out of Kaohsiung International Airport. A focus city for EVA Air outside of Taiwan is Bangkok, (its main hub being Suvarnabhumi Airport), with westerly connections to all its European destinations except for Paris, which is flown non-stop.

EVA Air has differentiated its onboard service by using Taiwanese (Hokkien), Mandarin, Hakka, English, and other languages for its in-flight cabin announcements. The order of Hokkien and Mandarin has varied since the carrier’s launch. EVA Air has also used Taiwanese folk songs in its boarding music, including an orchestral form of “Longing for Spring Wind” performed by the Evergreen Group’s Evergreen Symphony Orchestra. The carrier’s aircraft and employee color scheme has at times been interpreted by observers as support for the Pan-Green Coalition of Taiwanese politics, mainly due to Evergreen founder Chang Yung-fa’s political views in the 2000 presidential election, but this association changed following Chang’s support of the Pan-Blue Coalition in the 2004 presidential election. The carrier has further abstained from displaying official markings of Taiwan on its aircraft, and received expedited approval of international landing rights as a result.Following the establishment of its A330 fleet and the introduction of Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft, the airline converted some of its older Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft to freighters to meet cargo market demands. EVA Air Cargo established its European Cargo Center in Brussels in 2003 and opened its Southern China Cargo Center in Hong Kong in 2006.Operations began on 1 July 1991 with a small fleet of Boeing 767-300ER aircraft featuring business and economy class seating. Initial destinations from Taipei were Bangkok, Seoul, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. These 767s were initially painted slightly different to the standard livery adopted in 1992. By the end of the year, the EVA Air network had expanded to include additional cities in East Asia and its first European destination, Vienna. First year revenues reached US$40 million.

In October 2014, EVA Air announced its intention to expand its North American network by adding new routes to Houston in 2015 and Chicago in 2016, along with expanding 55 flights per week to 63 flights per week to North America.EVA Air operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with Airbus A330, Airbus A321, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and ATR 72 (operated by UNI Air) airliners primarily used on passenger routes, along with Boeing 777 freighter aircraft used on cargo routes. The airline was one of the first carriers to introduce the Premium Economy class (previously called Elite Class by EVA Air), which it debuted in 1991.In the mid-1990s, EVA Air expanded into the domestic Taiwan market by acquiring shares in Makung International Airlines, followed by Great China Airlines and Taiwan Airways. On 1 July 1998, all three carriers, as well as EVA’s existing domestic operations, merged under the UNI Air title. UNI Air became EVA Air’s domestic intra-Taiwanese subsidiary, operating short haul flights out of its base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s southern port and second-largest city.EVA Airways Corporation (/ˌiːviːˈeɪ, ˈiːvə/ EE-vee-AY, EE-və; Chinese: 長榮航空; pinyin: Chángróng Hángkōng) (TWSE: 2618), of which “EVA” stands for Evergreen Airways, is one of the two largest airlines of Taiwan, at Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan, operating passenger and dedicated cargo services to over 40 international destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. EVA Air is largely privately owned and flies a fully international route network. It is a 5-star airline, rated by Skytrax. It is the second largest Taiwanese airline (after China Airlines). EVA Air is headquartered in Luzhu, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The company slogan is “Sharing the World, Flying Together” (分享世界，比翼雙飛 Fēnxiǎng shìjiè, bǐyì shuāngfēi).

Dedicated EVA Air Cargo operations began in April 1995, with the first weekly McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter flights to Taipei, Singapore, Penang, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. EVA Air Cargo’s fleet was expanded to five freighters by the end of the year. Previously, EVA Air Cargo operations mainly relied on passenger aircraft cargo space.

Since 2003, EVA Air has adopted its current uniform, featuring dark green dresses with cropped jackets. Chief pursers are distinguished by orange highlights, gold bands, and orange stripes; flight attendants feature green trim and white stripes. The current uniform replaced the former green-and-orange necktie ensembles used in EVA Air’s first twelve years.After the introduction of the “refreshed” Hello Kitty Livery on three EVA Air A330s, EVA Air decided to introduce two additional Hello Kitty A330 jets, launched in May and June 2012. The fourth and fifth Hello Kitty jets are known as Hello Kitty Speed Puff and Hello Kitty Happy Music respectively. In 2013, the carrier rolled out its sixth Hello Kitty jet Hand in Hand, this time on a Boeing 777-300ER, until it was repainted into the new EVA Air livery in May 2021. The aircraft featured all the main characters from the Sanrio family. In 2015, the seventh and final Hello Kitty jet, Kikilala-themed Shining Star Boeing 777-300ER, rolled out. In 2017, the first 3 of the Hello Kitty jets, Hello Kitty with Magic Stars, Hello Kitty Loves Apples, and Hello Kitty Around the World were re-themed into Bad Badtz-Maru Travel Fun, Joyful Dream, and Celebration Flight respectively. At the same time, the Gudetama Comfort Flight were added onto the A321, and the Hello Kitty Speed Puff and Hello Kitty Happy Music were phased out.In the latter half of 2007, EVA Air’s Boeing 747-400 fleet was upgraded to feature the airline’s latest seating classes; the addition of Premium Laurel class on the Boeing 747-400 succeeded the previous “Super First” and “Super Business” cabins. In early 2012, EVA Air officials unveiled a redesigned “Royal Laurel” business class, including 180-degree, fully flat seats in reverse herringbone layout, which was first introduced on Boeing 777-300ER services in June 2012 between Taipei and New York.

Business Class, EVA Air’s short haul business class cabin on the A321, consists of eight seats. These seats feature a 10.6-inch in-flight entertainment system and 110 V power outlets. Seat pitch is 45 inches.Since its founding in 1989 as an affiliate of shipping conglomerate Evergreen Group, EVA Air has expanded to include air cargo, airline catering, ground handling, and aviation engineering services. Its cargo arm, EVA Air Cargo, links with the Evergreen worldwide shipping network on sea and land. Its domestic and regional subsidiary, UNI Air, operates a medium and short-haul network to destinations in Taiwan, Macau and China with its main hub in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. As of January 2018, EVA Air is the 15th safest airline in the world, with no hull losses, accidents, or fatalities since its establishment. In 2000, EVA Air embarked on its first major long-haul fleet renewal. The airline became one of the launch customers for the Boeing 777-300ER, ordering four aircraft plus eight options. At the same time, the airline placed three orders for the Boeing 777-200LR. In January 2001, EVA Air ordered its first Airbus aircraft, the A330-200. The Boeing 777 aircraft were intended for United States and European services, while the Airbus A330 aircraft were intended for regional Asian routes. To date, EVA Air has not had any aircraft losses or passenger fatalities in its operational history. As of 21 January 2021, EVA Air is ranked number 6 in safety after Qantas and five other airlines by cntraveler.com. According to the JACDEC Airline Safety Ranking 2018, EVA Air was ranked 15th out of 100 major airlines. On 2 April 2019, EVA Air was voted third best airline in the world according to Trip Advisor’s Travelers Choice rankings, preceded only by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.EVA Air has used different slogans throughout its operational history. The first slogan appeared on English language advertising in the United States, while the 1996 and 2003 versions were introduced internationally in both English and Mandarin. In 2005, a second “Sharing the world” slogan was introduced to complement the arrival of the airline’s Boeing 777s. EVA Air slogans have been as follows:

EVA Air carried 6.2 million passengers in 2007, and employed 4,800 staff members as of April 2008. The carrier returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2009, with a US$5.9 million net gain. In August 2010, EVA Air was named one of the top 10 international airlines in Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.

EVA Air is largely privately owned. Primary shareholders are Evergreen Marine Corporation (20%), Evergreen founder Chang Yung-fa (15%), and Evergreen International Corporation (11%). Foreign investors and individual stockholders combined hold 28% of EVA Air shares.

At the Paris Airshow in 2015, EVA Air announced its intention to purchase five Boeing 777F cargo aircraft and four Airbus A330-300s. EVA Air confirmed the order of up to 24 Boeing 787-10s and two additional Boeing 777-300ERs. It also announced the additional lease of 787 aircraft.For the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition, EVA Air debuted a floral-inspired design for its A330-200 aircraft, highlighting the carrier’s official sponsorship of the event; the “Flora Expo cabin concept” introduced interior products such as in-flight meals with a flower motif.

At Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, EVA Air has introduced the EVA Air Check-in Kiosks at T2, counters 6A, allowing passengers to check in and print their boarding passes electronically, since December 2009. The kiosks are currently available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport. Over time, EVA will install these counters in airports in China and other international EVA Air destinations. Outside of Taiwan, it is only currently available in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Osaka. Previously, if passengers were to check in for an EVA Air flight, they would have to go to an airline representative at the counters. There is a self service baggage drop available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at T2 at counters 16–17.Working together we will provide our customers with the safest, most seamless and memorable travel experience in NYC and one that is on par with the world’s best airports.

Safety is our top priority and we are always working with government and law enforcement partners to ensure that our employees and customers are safe and secure.

Founded in 1997, JFKIAT is owned by Schiphol USA Inc., a U.S. affiliate of Amsterdam based Royal Schiphol Group, a leading airport operator. Led by a dedicated and knowledgeable management team with combined decades of experience in airline and airport operation, facilities and commercial management, and safety and security administration, JFKIAT has overseen the growth of T4 in passenger volume and size over the last 20 years.I am arriving in Terminal 8 on American and need to connect with another American flight (I believe in Terminal 2); however, I don’t see on the ticket which terminal it is for sure. Will I need to re-clear security? Your best bet would be to park your car in the cell phone parking lot and wait until they are about to exit the terminal, at which point you can drive up and pick them up. When you arrive at the airport just follow the posted signs to the cell phone parking lot. I’m not sure if the this has been mentioned before, but it is possible to walk between Terminals 1 and 2. A sidewalk connects the two terminals and if you don’t have luggage to carry it is a quick walk between.

We have a 7:30 pm appointment with Global Entry on Sat evening in Terminal 4 then need to get to Terminal 1 for Norwegian flight at 10:30 pm. Which AirTrain color do we take from Term 4 to term 1?All terminals at JFK are accessible to those with mobility issues and wheelchair users. There are elevators stationed at all level changes and for access to the AirTrain, where each train has 2 designated wheelchair areas. All airlines offer accessibility services if you request this before your flight.

Concourse A has 16 gates numbered A2 to A7 on the upper level and gates A9 to A17, A19, and A21 on the lower level. There’s a good selection of shops and restaurants in Concourse A with more located in the connector between Concourses A and B.

Terminal 1 has 14 gates numbered 1 to 4, 5A, 5B, 6, 7A, 7B, and 8 to 12. Passing through security, gates 4 to 12 are down the long corridor straight ahead of you, and gates 1 to 3 are to the right. Shops and restaurants are located on the concourse level, along with a Korean Airlines Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge near gate 3 and an Air France Lounge near gate 1.

Since they are booked on the same ticket, it will be easy. After you pass immigration and collect your luggage, you will exit the baggage claim area and there will be a dedicated area to re-check your bags. Your bag should already have the proper tags, so you will just hand it off and then you will need to go and pass through security again for your JetBlue flight.

Inter-terminal transportation revolves around the AirTrain, and there are a few different lines you can ride depending on your destination. To move from one terminal to another, you can ride all lines for free, with the yellow line running in a clockwise loop and stopping at all terminals. The full loop takes around 8 minutes and operates 24/7.

It is definitely possible, I have made that connection before, but it will be tight. If both flights are on time, your international flight will likely begin boarding as you are deplaning. The long underground tunnel may seem harrowing, but 50 minutes and if both tickets are on the same itinerary, there is a very good chance you will make it. Just no time for the lounge! Hi Jarrod, do you think it’s possible to do with only 50 minutes? Arrive on domestic AA flight at JFK Terminal 8-concourse C and departing 50 minutes later on international AA flight Term 8-concourse B; no checked luggage. 5 people all pretty fit. AA changed departure time on International flight by 30 minutes, so now a bit nervous. Thx I would imagine that you will be fine. An hour and 20 minutes should be enough time. I cannot say whether or not you will need to re-clear security though as it will depend on whether or not you need to switch terminals.

My son-in-law arriving on Brussels airlines at 1pm with a connection at 2:45pm to American. According to Brussels air and AA this is a legal connection. How smart is this to take? 1:45 for the AirTrain/luggage AND security? Seems insane.

If you booked your flights on the same ticket, then the airline must be comfortable with the connection time and if you missed this, they would move you to the next available flight.As for ground transportation, you could take the AirTrain to a nearby Subway station, or take a Taxi/Uber/Lyft. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to get back to the airport through and clear security.

No, you should only need to go through Customs when you arrive in Terminal 4. Once you clear customs and proceed to terminal 5 you will need to clear standard airport security, but not customs.Hello, we booked our flights separately from Atlanta (Jetblue air) to JFK terminal 5. and from JFK terminal 8 (American Airlines) to Barcelona (BCN). We have about 6 hours in between flights. I understand we need to go thru TSA security in T8 and re-check our luggages. Will we have enough time to leave JFK to visit the city? should we take free Airtrain to T4 to have our lugguages storage and eixit airport from T4? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

In that case, you should be fine to swap terminals. People often do this when visiting certain airport lounges that they have access to. There have been a handful of cases where I have been told I was not able to, but about 95% of the time there are no issues.

No, it is not complicated as you can easily take the AirTrain between Terminals. The AirTrain is definitely a safe method of transportation, but if you have any issues, there should be plenty of airport staff personnel around who can assist you.For all domestic-to-domestic and domestic-to-international flight connections from a different terminal, you’ll need to exit the terminal and re-clear security. If you’ve booked 2 flights on 1 reservation, then double-check any checked luggage is tagged through to your final destination.