First Look New Terminal 4 Interior, JFK Airport

The newly renovated security area Terminal 4 at JFK Airport is now operational. March 14 was the opening day and officials proudly stated that over 10,000 fliers had gone through the gates. Shown here is the inside of the security area. Notice the many video cameras strategically located throughout.

All travelers now need to show tickets upon entry into the terminal. Just a few months ago everyone was able to go to ticket counter upstairs, then head below floor to shop or see family and friends off at the security area near either the A or B wing. Now all visitors say goodbye just inside the outer doors on the Departure level.

Once past this point all fliers line up in in a couple of queues to pass through one of currently 12 security lines. Shortly there will be 16 operational and max out at 20 when Delta is finished moving its ops here in May 2013.

After fliers pass through security once past ticketed area.There are both stairs and elevators down to the retails concourse level where travelers can find many restaurants, gift, duty free shops and a large area to eat or just sit and watch passersby. Some retailers are not happy since a large number of potential customers are no longer allowed. See the top security area and concourse below.

Just two days ago there were elaborate security areas enroute to either wing A or B. It seems that overnight operations were switched from the retail area to upstairs. Lots of equipment was left behind in the process. Looks like a ghost town.

Terminal 4 is one of the larger terminals in the #JFKairport complex. Within a couple of months Delta will have completed its expansion here and continue to have more flights from this international terminal. The old Worldport, currently Terminal 3,is expected to be demolished as part of continued growth plans for Delta.

More to come on this Terminal 4 and JetBlue Terminal 5 growth in future blogs.

Let.s hope this effort continues the security and safety for all those traveling. Thanks  to Homeland Security for your vigilance.
and determination to keep us efficiently and safely moving.