NEW YORK, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United customers
traveling through New York-LaGuardia (LGA) this weekend will be the
first of any legacy airline to enjoy the airport's new Terminal B
experience, featuring brand-new, best-in-class Arrivals and
Departures Hall. Whether their journey starts or ends at LGA,
United passengers will see amenities including first-rate retail
and dining choices as well as innovative lobby and baggage claim
areas. The new building is part of the $4
billion, 1.3-million-square-foot Terminal B redevelopment
project operated by LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP). Images and
video can be downloaded here.
"A world-class city like New
York deserves a world-class airport, and we are proud to be
the first legacy airline to experience the new LaGuardia including
the Arrivals and Departures Hall and Terminal B gates - it's a
spectacular facility," said David
Kinzelman, the airline's vice president of domestic and
international line stations. "LaGuardia is an important connection
point each year for our customers traveling across the country and
around the globe and we look forward to pairing our service with a
truly elevated and state-of-the art airport experience."
"The opening of the first new Arrivals and Departure Hall is a
major milestone in delivering on Governor Cuomo's vision for a
brand new, world-class, 21st century LaGuardia Airport that the
region deserves. We thank the contractors, subcontractors, and
union construction workers who worked thorough the pandemic to
deliver this extraordinary building on time and on budget. Today's
opening should be a shining symbol of the region's potential for a
strong economic recovery with the vitality of New York before COVID-19," said Rick Cotton, Executive Director, Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey
Executive Director.
The newly completed and highly contemporary Arrivals and
Departures Hall connects directly to Terminal B and the eastern
concourse gates via a pedestrian bridge built over the top of the
original terminal. United's gates opened last June in the Terminal
B eastern concourse along with a new United Club located after
security near the airline's gates. The Club is a private,
10,500-square-foot space that features more than 200 seats – 30
percent larger than United's previous LGA Club. Along with a more
spacious experience, the Club offers sweeping views of the tarmac
while combining the sleek styles of New
York City with the modern touches travelers desire.
"The success of creating a brand new Terminal B would not be
possible without our airline partners, including United Airlines.
The Eastern Concourse in the new Terminal B saw the opening of
United's new gates and the United Club last June, offering
passengers a place to relax before their flight and a premier guest
experience," said Stewart Steeves,
Chief Executive Officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. "Our guests
are our top priority at LaGuardia Gateway Partners, and we're
excited to continue our work with United Airlines in order to
create an experience worthy of all passengers travelling to and
from New York City."
About United
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United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the
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