How can I spend a 2.5-hour layover at JFK?
Jul 13, 2006, 9:00 am
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How can I spend a 2.5-hour layover at JFK?
In order to get the cheapest flight possible I have to stop off in JFK for a two and a half hour layover. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to pass the time? Does anyone know of any good restaurants or bars at JFK?? I know I am going to be bored out of my mind because I will be alone until I meet up with my family at BWI. HELP!
Jul 13, 2006, 9:26 am
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Well, if you get stir-crazy, you can ride the Airtrain all you like but then, you'd have to go through security again which can take a LONG TIME. In the summer, there can be delays in flights in and out of JFK so you might arrrive at JFK later than you think.
2 1/2 hours really isn't that bad. Here is a list of shops and restaurants for each terminal. Find out which terminal you'll be departing for Jamaica and then find a nice bar or restaurant. Or go shopping. I hope this helps. http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkshopsframe.htm
2 1/2 hours really isn't that bad. Here is a list of shops and restaurants for each terminal. Find out which terminal you'll be departing for Jamaica and then find a nice bar or restaurant. Or go shopping. I hope this helps. http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkshopsframe.htm
Jul 13, 2006, 12:48 pm
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Maybe I am extra cranky today, but ...
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2) Does anyone else find the disconnect between the thread title and the actual question to be troublesome, if not inconsiderate and rude?
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Jul 13, 2006, 1:16 pm
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Originally Posted by CrankyOldGuy
Maybe I am extra cranky today, but ...
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2) Does anyone else find the disconnect between the thread title and the actual question to be troublesome, if not inconsiderate and rude?
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Jul 13, 2006, 1:18 pm
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Gee, CrankyOldGuy, considering you've been a member of FT for a whopping 4 days, you've done nothing but complain about the boards in your 6 posts. You even manage to call the board owner by name.
Jul 13, 2006, 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Mary2e
Gee, CrankyOldGuy, considering you've been a member of FT for a whopping 4 days, you've done nothing but complain about the boards in your 6 posts. You even manage to call the board owner by name.
Mary2e - My question about bagels in SF was not a complaint
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Jul 13, 2006, 1:33 pm
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MileHighMarissa: Welcome to FT. I have changed your thread title to make it more descriptive and am going to move this to the New York forum, where I think you'll get better answers.
MileHighMarissa: Welcome to FT. I have changed your thread title to make it more descriptive and am going to move this to the New York forum, where I think you'll get better answers.
Jul 13, 2006, 1:48 pm
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If your connection time is 2.5 hours, unless your second flight is delayed, you really won't have 2.5 hours to kill. A half hour for getting off your first flight and walking between gates would not be unusual. Boarding for the second flight will start around a half hour before scheduled departure. So you will probably have more like 1.5, assuming your inbound is on time. Without knowing your airline or concourse, it is hard to give much direct advice, beyond the airport directory which a previous poster supplied.
How do you amuse yourself on the planes? Read? Watch a DVD player or listen to music? If nothing in the airport grabs your fancy, you can always find a seat and do the same at the airport.
How do you amuse yourself on the planes? Read? Watch a DVD player or listen to music? If nothing in the airport grabs your fancy, you can always find a seat and do the same at the airport.
Jul 13, 2006, 3:23 pm
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Did someone ask for advice? 
Take the Airtrain to the Howard Beach station. 12 minutes. Walk across the street and get a slice or 2 of NY pizza.
Walk back across the street, take the Airtrain back to the terminal. 15 minutes.
Cost:
Airtrain $10 R/T
Pizza priceless.
Total elaspsed time = 45 minutes. You have plenty of time.
If you tell us when, mary2e, analise and I will join you. I'll even pick up.
Take the Airtrain to the Howard Beach station. 12 minutes. Walk across the street and get a slice or 2 of NY pizza.
Walk back across the street, take the Airtrain back to the terminal. 15 minutes.
Cost:
Airtrain $10 R/T
Pizza priceless.
Total elaspsed time = 45 minutes. You have plenty of time.
If you tell us when, mary2e, analise and I will join you. I'll even pick up.
Jul 13, 2006, 3:41 pm
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You could go to the spa. Get a massage or pedicure, whatever strikes your fancy.
There's a nice pub on the other side of the "street", closer to the gates. Large TV screen at the bar, in case one of your fav sports are on it.
Jerene
(had my eywbows waxed into shape. watched Portugal win on penalties.)
There's a nice pub on the other side of the "street", closer to the gates. Large TV screen at the bar, in case one of your fav sports are on it.
Jerene
(had my eywbows waxed into shape. watched Portugal win on penalties.)
Jul 13, 2006, 4:31 pm
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Good ideas above.
See also these recent threads:
6 hours layover at JFK - Shopping Malls nearby?
JFK waiting 2-4 hours with kids--what to do?
See also these recent threads:
6 hours layover at JFK - Shopping Malls nearby?
JFK waiting 2-4 hours with kids--what to do?
Jul 17, 2006, 11:59 am
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Originally Posted by letiole
MileHighMarissa: Welcome to FT. I have changed your thread title to make it more descriptive and am going to move this to the New York forum, where I think you'll get better answers.
Jul 17, 2006, 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by MileHighMarissa
Thank you I don't know what I was thinking, maybe it was the excitement over the trip. This isn't the only forum I post in and I should know the rules already. My apologies.