Meg Smith

Review of Trans World Airlines/TWA

JFK is a big, sprawling airport and offers a gener...

JFK is a big, sprawling airport and offers a generally pleasant experience, which is refreshing for an international airport of its size. Terminals are new, airy, and well maintained. Check-in and TSA can be a bear depending on the time of day, but arriving early alleviates any associated stress. Even customs isn't too bad. Being able to take public transportation is a huge plus, though travelers who are pressed for time may fare better with a cab (though be warned, traffic is the pits). Overall a well run airport. Update: visited the United terminal (Terminal 7) for the first time this week and it is quite shabby. Old, worn, and cramped, it's not the most pleasant experience. The American terminal is far superior.