JFK January GM
Stakeholders meeting.
2020 anguish; 2021 optimism
BY JEFF YAPALATER
JFK GM Charles Everett welcomed
everyone back for the first virtual
meeting of the new year citing
pride in the airport coming through
2020 with everyone’s help. He reported
that Airport Workers are now
eligible for Covid vaccine shots.
A GM Bulletin went out with guidance
for this eligibility under the 1b
Transit Worker group. Reviewing
the bulletin Everett said there is limited
vaccine, and there may be long
waits to make a reservation and to
actually get a shot and that all this
information in the bulletin.
He said more information would
be shared when available and to have
any questions brought to the AOC or
his office.
Everett said that the priorities
for JFK Airport management for
2021 will be shared in the February
meeting on February 10th and that
this meeting is the update on current
matters from across the JFK stakeholder
community.
FAA-Reported that there was a
high of 600 daily flights during the
holidays and expects 400-500 for the
next couple of months with more
in the summer as vaccines support
more travel.
CBP-Stated that there were few
vaccines passing through JFK but
now mostly are domestic and CBP
not involved but promised to do everything
to clear and expedite shipments
AIRPORT V 4 OICE, JANUARY 2021
when they occur. Thefts from
warehouses down last couple of
months mainly due to the pandemic.
The Brokers meeting is to be held on
January 14 with updates on agency
reorganization, problems resolution,
FP&F update and broker’s Triennial
and permit user fees.
CDC-As of January 26, all international
travelers much have a proof
of negative Covid test to enter the US
from overseas. The test must be taken
3 days before the flight and a report
must be made available upon entry to
the U.S. A=Working airline and cargo
crew are exempt. There will be quality
checks to make sure of compliance.
TSA-It was announced that there
would be a stakeholder’s meeting
soon. There is adequate funded and
staffing, they domestic volume is better
but international slow, but the
agency is looking forward to a busy
summer. Employees are being encourage
=d to get the vaccine and they will
soon be able to get the shots at the VA
Center in Bayridge, Brooklyn..
PAPD-Crime is down a lot due to
the efforts of all agencies in reducing
holiday theft.
There are homeless in the busses
due to Airtrain time closings but
they are being put back on the buses
with few incidents. The department
is alert on potential activities for the
Presidential Inauguration but no active
threats at the airport but keeping
“finger on the pulse.”
Vaccine locations near airports
NYS,NYC and Long Island are
all opening different vaccine centers.
This is a condensed list for
your local convenience.
It can be confusing.
Sites worke differently.
Have patience. Try often. You
eventually get an apoinment.
Expect late April at this point
but you may get lucky.
NYC Covid Vaccine: https://
vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
NYS- https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.
health.ny.gov/Public/
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Nassau County: www.nassaucountyny.
gov/vaccine
Must make for appointment
online. Phone lines are very busy.
Must try repeatedly and often
to get appointment
This appointments may be set
for weeks ahead.
NYC City opened 12 additional
vaccine hubs across the city beginning
Friday, January 15th.
The hubs will be open from 9:00
AM – 7:00 PM, seven days a week.
Close to JFK Airport
August Martin High School
156-10 Baisley Boulevard
Beach Channel Educational
Campus 100-00 Beach Channel
Drive
Hillcrest High School 160-05
Highland Avenue
Aviation High School 45-30
36th Street
Aqueduct Racetrack
Sutphin Health Center
Community Health Center/
Clinic
105-04 Sutphin Blvd, Queens,
11435
(929) 459-2255
AdvantageCare Physicians–
Cambria Heights Medical Office
Primary Care
206-20 Linden Boulevard,
Queens, 11411
(866) 749-2660
AdvantageCare Physicians–
Rockaway Medical Office
Primary Care
29-15 Far Rockaway Boulevard,
Queens, 11691
(866) 749-2660
RendrCare: Primary Care
Medicine Associates
Urgent Care
38-08 Union St, 3L, Queens,
11354
(646) 601-6229
CLOSE TO
LaGuardia Airport
NYC Health Department Corona
Clinic
Community Health Center/
Clinic
34-33 Junction Boulevard,
Queens, 11372
(877) 829-4692
NYC Health + Hospitals, Elmhurst
Hospital-Based Health Center/
Clinic
79-01 Broadway, Queens, 11373
(877) 829-4692
Statcare–Astoria
Community Health Center/
Clinic
37-15 23 Avenue, Queens, 11105
(855) 936-7362
RendrCare: Hong Jia Medical
Urgent Care
4235 Main St, #3K, Queens,
11355
Inauguration violence precautions
TSA, airlines vigilant on D.C. flights
BY JEFF YAPALATER
FAA Security
FAA Administrator Steve
Dickson issued an order directing
a stricter legal enforcement
policy against unruly
airline passengers in the
wake of recent, troubling incidents.
The agency will pursue
legal enforcement action
against any passenger who assaults,
threatens, intimidates,
or interferes with airline crew
members. This policy will be
in effect through March 30,
2021.
Passengers who interfere
with, physically assault, or
threaten to physically assault
aircraft crew or anyone
else on an aircraft face stiff
penalties, including fines of
up to $35,000 and imprisonment.
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) remains
on high alert following
the events at the U.S. Capitol
on Jan. 6, 2020. TSA prepares
for all contingencies, and employs
multiple layers of security
that are both seen and unseen.
TSA officers continue to
remain vigilant and focused
on their transportation security
mission, ensuring that
travelers are not carrying prohibited
items, and Federal Air
Marshals continue to ensure
the safety and security of passengers,
crew members and
aircraft throughout the transportation
network.
TSA has have deployed
technologies that enhance security
screening and aid in
the detection of prohibited
items. IDs will be checked for
authenticity.
Delta Air Lines announced
that they will not allow passengers
to check firearms on
flights to the Washington D.C.
area prior to the Biden inauguration.
CEO Ed Bastian
said, “We’re all on high alert
based on the events over the
last couple of weeks in Washington.”
JetBlue will temporarily
ban firearms for all customers
on flights to/from the Washington,
DC metro area from
January 16–23. Law enforcement
officers and members
of the military whom are under
orders are exempt. Thry
are coordinating with law enforcement
and local airport
authorities, as well as Airlines
For America (A4A).
American Airlines has put
a series of updated security
measures in place. Additional
precautionary measures in
advance of the Presidential
Inauguration, American Airlines
will not permit the transport
of firearms in checked
bags on flights into D.C.-area
airports (BWI, DCA and IAD)
from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23,
2021. AA stated that credentialed
law enforcement officials
and active duty military
members traveling on Department
of Defense orders will be
exempt. They are suspending
alcoholic beverage service on
flights to/from D.C. area airports
(BWI, DCA and IAD)
from Jan. 16 through Jan. 21
and increased staffing at D.C.
area airports.
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