Or less safe than other airports? Seems to be a pretty congested area. Of course there's all the other stories about how long it takes to get a gate
assignment, how long it takes to get luggage etc. This is probably an area where a union is hurting more than helping. I suppose my real concern is how safe
the airport is to fly into and out of? Do I even have a small chance of leaving on time?
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Is it safe to fly into JFK?
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Is it safe to fly into JFK? |
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JFK is fine safetywise. Gates and baggage handling will depend on the airline. Maybe if you mention which airline someone can advise on their experience with
that airline there.
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Posts: 11 (07/25/08 02:17:59) |
I have flown out of JFK a number of times. Your odds of leaving on time are pretty good if you leave in the morning. Less good if you leave in the late
afternoon, early evening. That's when the airport is most congested because it's the peak departure time for flights leaving for Europe and, in the
summer, peak time for thunderstorms.
Haven't noticed that the baggage is delivered more slowly than at other airports. |
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