Welcome to the John F. Kennedy Airport, the busiest air gateway to the United States of America! Located in the south eastern portion of New York City, this airport serves more than forty million passengers annually. At present, estimates predict an astounding $6.6 billion worth of economic activity, all thanks to this airport that was opened in 1947 with roughly $60 million spent on construction. There is a long list of airlines using the John F. Kennedy International Airport throughout the year. The airport is also the nation's busiest international air freight gateway by value of shipments. Many films have used this airport as a setting. Some of the names might ring a bell: Moon Struck, Catch Me If You Can, The Terminal, The Wedding Banquet, Big Business, Goodfellas, and Coming to America. Even the celebrated series Friends has used JFK airport as a setting for numerous episodes. Transportation to and from the airport is very easy. Facilities at the airport for passengers, visitors, and staff are of course, top notch. The Big Apple is one of the favorite cities thronged by tourists from all over the world. If museums happen to be your first love, there are lots in this area to choose from. The American Museum of Natural History; Museum of the City of New York; The Jewish Museum; Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Museum of Modern Art; Museum of Television & Radio; and the Whitney Museum of American Art are all great learning experiences. So is Newark Museum's Dreyfuss Planetarium nearby. Interested in a live performance of some sort? Chances are you will be going to the Theatre New York; Lincoln centre; the Madison Square Garden; PNC Bank Arts centre; or The New Jersey Performing Arts centre. Almost everybody that goes to the New York area returns with fond memories of the place. From the cultural heritage to the bubbling night scene, we definitely love NYC! |