The single-ride fare on the AirTrain, which connects the A train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, will be reduced by 50% percent from July 1 through Labor Day to encourage the use of public transit while the airport goes through a $19 billion reconstruction project.
The $4.25 AirTrain JFK fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations, the two off-airport stations that require payment via OMNY or MetroCard, according to a press release.
For travelers who must take a car to the airport, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey opened a drop-off and pick-up lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station.
Parking at the airport will be extremely limited, and passengers planning to park should pre-book at JFKAirport.com in order to guarantee a spot, according to the news release.
“In the midst of JFK's monumental transformation, our priority remains ensuring travelers have reliable access amid peak construction," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. "By halving AirTrain JFK fares this summer, we're incentivizing public transit in order to ease congestion during record-setting travel volumes."
Governor Kathy Hochul said there's no better way to get to the airport than via public transportation.
“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 said.
