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Western Concourse opens at new Terminal B in LaGuardia Airport
BY BILL PARRY
BPARRY@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
In the latest milestone of the LaGuardia
Airport redevelopment project,
the fi nal fl ight departed from the
original ’60s-era Central Terminal
Building on the night of Wednesday,
Dec. 15, and LaGuardia Gateway Partners
announced the opening of the second
phase of the Western Concourse
in the new Terminal B on Thursday,
Dec. 16.
The interior of the 218,000-squarefoot
Western Concourse is now fully
operational, featuring four new gates,
family-friendly spaces and the new
American Airlines Admirals Club.
“Gone are the days of low ceilings and
dark hallways,” LaGuardia Gateway
Partners CEO Frank Scremin said.
“With each new milestone, we are dramatically
improving the customer experience
and helping transform Terminal
B into a gateway worthy of the greatest
city in the world. Our terminal’s innovative
design, inclusive atmosphere, and
choice food and retail options bring
LaGuardia further into the 21st century.”
The new Terminal B is now 90%
complete. American Airlines primarily
operates its fl ights out of the Western
Concourse, which includes phase one
of a new 350-seat lounge, which also
opened Thursday.
“American Airlines has proudly
served the New York market from La-
Guardia Airport for more than eight
decades,” American Airlines VP Franco
Tedeschi said. “As we fully transition
our operations to the all-new Terminal
B, American is building on our legacy of
service for a new generation of travelers.
The world-class facility redefi nes
the travel experience, off ering customers
new amenities, more space and a
seamless experience from curb-to-gate.”
The new concourse was built with
families in mind, off ering a children’s
play area. In addition, a new nursing
mother’s room and two additional
family restrooms have opened on
the concourse along with two new
retail shops including InMotion, an
electronics store for travelers, and The
Scoop off ering travel essentials and
convenience items.
“From initial concept, investment
and construction oversight to terminal
operations and management, I’m proud
of Vantage’s leadership role in delivering
one of the largest public-private
partnerships in U.S. history here at
LaGuardia Terminal B,” Vantage Airport
Group Chair & CEO George Casey
said. “Today marks another important
milestone to celebrate in the delivery
of the new, world-class terminal that
off ers a completely transformed guest
experience.”
Early next year, the second of the
terminal’s dual sky bridges will open
to connect the main part of the terminal
to the second island concourse passengers
will walk above the aircraft as they
make their way to the gate while enjoying
views of the New York City skyline.
Courtesy of LaGuardia Gateway Partners
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