New York Governor Hochul announced on the 28th that due to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) predicting record high air passenger traffic this summer, coupled with the construction of two new terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the AirTrain JFK will reduce its one-way fare by 50% from July 1 to September 2 (Labor Day), with a one-way ticket costing only $4.25, aiming to encourage people to take public transportation to alleviate road congestion.
The Governor’s office reminded that the discounted fare of $4.25 is only applicable at the AirTrain Jamaica Station and Howard Beach Station, and passengers can pay the fare through MetroCard and the contactless payment system OMNY.
For passengers who must drive to John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Port Authority has set up a pick-up/drop-off area at the AirTrain Lefferts Blvd Station near the airport. People can take the AirTrain for free from this station directly to the airport terminals in just about 8 minutes, avoiding the congestion of surrounding road traffic. The Governor’s office emphasized that parking spaces at the airport are very limited, and passengers planning to park should reserve in advance on JFKAirport.com to ensure availability of parking spaces.
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Through the translation above, we can see that Governor Hochul has introduced a measure to alleviate congestion and encourage the use of public transport in response to an expected surge in air travel in New York. The initiative includes a significant discount on AirTrain JFK fares and the provision of convenient transportation options for passengers heading to JFK International Airport.