Ethiopian Airlines moves to JFK T1
Ethiopian Airlines is relocating operations to New York’s new JFK Terminal 1 to strengthen Africa–US connectivity — a practical change for travelers linking African city itineraries with NYC network update.
The partnership was formally announced on March 17, 2026, in a joint press release from The New Terminal One and Ethiopian Airlines. (prnewswire.com) Jennifer Aument, Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One, and Mesfin Tasew, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, were both quoted in the announcement highlighting the terminal tie-up and passenger benefits. (prnewswire.com) The New Terminal One carries a $9.5 billion capital commitment and will cover about 2.6 million square feet, becoming JFK’s largest standalone international terminal with 23 gates when fully complete in 2030. (portauthoritybuilds.com) The terminal is a central element of the Port Authority’s broader $19 billion transformation of JFK that includes two new terminals, a new ground transportation center and a simplified roadway network. (prnewswire.com) Project specifications released by the New Terminal One list 22 widebody-ready gates, roughly 13,000 solar panels planned for on-site renewable generation, and an estimated 10,000 construction and operational jobs tied to the build. (portauthoritybuilds.com) The New Terminal One’s first gates are scheduled to open in 2026, with industry reporting pointing to a phased rollout that could begin as early as June 2026. (portauthoritybuilds.com) The announcement names a roll call of international carriers already signed to the terminal — including Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Korean Air — indicating a large international hub community at launch. (prnewswire.com)
