The price of an AirTrain ride to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport will drop by 50% this summer amid ongoing construction at the transit hub, officials said Friday.
The current AirTrain fare of $8.50 will be reduced to $4.25 from July 1 through Labor Day at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a news release.
Port Authority officials in May warned airline passengers that they might experience delays getting to and from JFK Airport this summer due to a $19 billion redevelopment project that is underway.
“With transformational construction underway at JFK, we’re taking steps to mitigate travel delays and affirm what’s always been true — there’s no better option than taking the train to the plane,” Hochul said in a statement.
“As we kick off a busy summer, we’re making it more affordable for travelers to utilize the AirTrain, offering New Yorkers and visitors from around the world the best-in-class travel experience they deserve,” she added.
The release said a “record number of travelers” are expected to pass through the airport this summer amid “peak construction activity.”
The Port Authority is encouraging travelers to take the subway or the Long Island Rail Road to the airport. Passengers can visit Construction.JFKAirport.com to view construction updates and travel advisories, the release said.
A full list of options for getting to the airport via public transit is available on the MTA’s website.
Parking at the airport will be “extremely limited” this summer, the release noted, adding that spots will only be guaranteed for those who pre-book at JFKAirport.com.