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The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes Saudia as Newest Airline Partner Strengthening Connectivity with Saudi Arabia
The airline will gain expanded capacity and new flight timings, while the terminal’s first phase opens with 14 gates in 2026, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Saudia announced it will move operations to the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport in 2026, marking a new chapter for the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia at the United States' largest international gateway.
- The facility serves as an anchor for the Port Authority's $19 billion JFK transformation, spanning 2.6 million square feet with 23 gates while aspiring to obtain a top 5-star Skytrax rating.
- Saudia joins more than 20 international airlines committed to the terminal, strengthening connectivity to 12 U.S. destinations through a codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines.
- "We are honored to welcome Saudia to the New Terminal One," said Jennifer Aument, Chief Executive Officer, noting the team aims to create a travel experience aligning with the airline's ambitious vision.
- Construction utilizes union labor with specific community inclusion targets, including 20% for minority-owned business enterprises, as the first phase featuring 14 new gates is expected to open in 2026.
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The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes Saudia as Newest Airline Partner Strengthening Connectivity with Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport will serve as the future home of Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, when the new terminal opens in…
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