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Air Europa has announced plans to relocate its operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport to the New Terminal One, marking a significant step in the carrier’s expansion strategy in the New York market.

The move will coincide with the opening phase of the new terminal in 2026 and is intended to strengthen connectivity between the United States and Spain while enhancing the passenger experience on transatlantic routes.

The New Terminal One forms part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s USD 19 billion redevelopment programme for JFK Airport, one of the largest airport transformation projects currently underway in the United States.

Strengthening the New York–Madrid connection

Operating from its hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Air Europa currently serves 55 destinations worldwide and offers daily nonstop flights between New York and Madrid.

The airline is part of the SkyTeam alliance and will become the eighth SkyTeam member carrier operating from the New Terminal One.

“We are delighted that Air Europa has chosen to join the New Terminal One, strengthening our position as the terminal of choice for international airlines serving New York,” said Jennifer Aument, CEO of The New Terminal One at JFK.

Richard Clark, CEO of Air Europa, described New York as one of the airline’s most strategic markets.

“Welcoming our passengers in this new terminal is a clear reflection of our dedication to this route and of our ongoing efforts to provide the highest standards of comfort, efficiency and overall travel experience when flying between the Americas and Europe,” he said.

More than 20 international airlines confirmed

Air Europa joins a growing group of more than 20 international airlines that have selected the New Terminal One as their future base at JFK.

Other carriers planning operations there include Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines.

The first phase of the terminal project is expected to open in 2026 with new arrivals and departures halls and an initial set of 14 gates. Once fully completed, the New Terminal One will cover 2.6 million square feet with a total of 23 gates, making it the largest terminal at JFK Airport.

Project developers say the terminal aims to achieve a five-star Skytrax rating and will focus heavily on modern passenger facilities, operational efficiency and sustainability.

Image Credit: © The New Terminal One at JFK