NYT: JFK Worldport (Terminal 3) "Doomed"
Jun 19, 2013, 10:51 pm
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I think they will be demolished it very soon. First, they have to be remove the jetbridge, light, windows, desk, kiosks, x-ray machine, carpet, chair and etc. They have a lots thing to do. They have to be done. It will take a while. Give it some time.
Jun 20, 2013, 8:48 am
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Not yet. Preservationists are still hard at work.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...733765844.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...733765844.html
Jun 20, 2013, 8:57 am
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Don't forget about asbestos abatement as well, which is required by law should any building be renovated or demolished.
Jun 20, 2013, 5:26 pm
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NYT: JFK Worldport (Terminal 3) "Doomed"
Ran across this NYT piece this afternoon on the fate of the old Pan Am Worldport a/k/a Terminal 3. Nothing really new here, but it's still an interesting read. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20...-be-demolished
Even though the place was a dump as far back in 1991 (first time I ever set foot in it) it still has a unique place in aviation history.
Per the article, they're already stripping out the lead paint and asbestos in preparation for demolition.
Even though the place was a dump as far back in 1991 (first time I ever set foot in it) it still has a unique place in aviation history.
Per the article, they're already stripping out the lead paint and asbestos in preparation for demolition.
Jun 20, 2013, 6:18 pm
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That place was nice years ago and could have been a beauty but... Delta style: Cheapo and Ghetto, gets you Cerrado!
Yet another kick in the nuts from delta to pan am hahaha touche
Jun 20, 2013, 10:18 pm
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Good God people on this board are so uncharitable.
T2 was an absolute rundown, obsolete dump of a terminal and there is no amount of money that could have made that mess functional. DL millions at JFK and all people can do is complain that T2 is being demolished.
I'll be happy to help them tear it down. Good riddance.
T2 was an absolute rundown, obsolete dump of a terminal and there is no amount of money that could have made that mess functional. DL millions at JFK and all people can do is complain that T2 is being demolished.
I'll be happy to help them tear it down. Good riddance.
Jun 20, 2013, 10:26 pm
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But good riddance to T3, indeed!
Jun 20, 2013, 11:01 pm
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I think they could've preserved the "flying saucer" part and destroyed just the awful 1970's addition. It could serve as a great central check-in area, mother of all Sky Clubs and perhaps even a few gates on the back side. They still would've gotten a lot aircraft parking space, although not as much.
Jun 21, 2013, 12:46 am
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Jun 21, 2013, 2:43 am
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Article in today's NYTimes:
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20.../?ref=nyregion
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20.../?ref=nyregion
Jun 21, 2013, 5:28 am
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Is the rest of T4 that is used by numerous foreign airlines becoming more crowded now that Delta is using the west side of the terminal? Is the DL section kept separate from the non-DL area?