Status of JFK T2 during COVID (reopened late June 2021)
Oct 21, 2021, 7:03 pm
#106
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Assuming it is running, the bus is the best way. The only catch is there are some "bus dragons" who want to see a BP for T4. When I've had 3+ hour connections, I've had to argue with them about going to the T4 Skydeck, not that it is any of their business why I want to go but have eventually passed.
BP
Lounge access not involved here, my daughter wants to surprise my wife. Can my daughter get to her gate at another terminal??
Oct 21, 2021, 7:07 pm
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Assuming it is running, the bus is the best way. The only catch is there are some "bus dragons" who want to see a BP for T4. When I've had 3+ hour connections, I've had to argue with them about going to the T4 Skydeck, not that it is any of their business why I want to go but have eventually passed.
Oct 21, 2021, 7:14 pm
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The agent at the door leading to buses. You must have a BP (any BP doesn't matter if flight is even from T1) to technically use the bus under JFK security rules as you'll be on the "ramp." Not sure how you get to that point without one, but whatever.
Oct 21, 2021, 7:26 pm
#109
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Oh, BP is boarding pass, gotcha, thanks for the info. Will figure something out.
Oct 22, 2021, 8:55 am
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If your daughter is flying into T4, she should head to either Gate B54 or B18 to take the free JFK Jitney to T2. As stated above, she may be asked to show a boarding pass from a line screener but if she just explains she is meeting her mom at her arrival gate, that should be enough. Once in T2, she will have access to any gate within the terminal (it's very small), including your wife's arrival gate. Gate assignments change frequently so that should be kept in mind. Also, under no circumstances should she try and make the transfer using the AirTrain as that is outside of security and she won't be able to enter T2.
Jan 8, 2022, 10:10 am
#111
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I know this is an older thread but as it comes up on Google search though worth an update!
I fly today JFK to AUS. Gate updated to show T2 departure in check in online. Booked on. 5 Jan. The booking email STILL states T2 is closed. The Delta App when I click on info also says closed etc.
I wanted to use the Centurion Lounge in T4 where my original email said I would depart from (why I booked Delta over AA).
The Jitney is operational today.
Contacted Delta on secure messaging. Long wait for answer. But they confirmed T2 now open but I am good to check in at T4 and use the bus after lounge usage. Also checked with JFK it’s operational.
If for any reason it doesn’t work I will update here. But just in case any new bookers like me still are seeing the same issue with Delta providing incorrect information on booking confirmation emails and want to use T4 lounges for T2 departures.
I fly today JFK to AUS. Gate updated to show T2 departure in check in online. Booked on. 5 Jan. The booking email STILL states T2 is closed. The Delta App when I click on info also says closed etc.
I wanted to use the Centurion Lounge in T4 where my original email said I would depart from (why I booked Delta over AA).
The Jitney is operational today.
Contacted Delta on secure messaging. Long wait for answer. But they confirmed T2 now open but I am good to check in at T4 and use the bus after lounge usage. Also checked with JFK it’s operational.
If for any reason it doesn’t work I will update here. But just in case any new bookers like me still are seeing the same issue with Delta providing incorrect information on booking confirmation emails and want to use T4 lounges for T2 departures.
Jan 8, 2022, 4:05 pm
#113
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albeit the sky club at T2 was closed this evening and looked disused. Hence going in via T4 was an even better choice in the end as I has all the lounges there/. My transfer took less than 5 mins and easy quick walk to the Jitney.
Jun 5, 2022, 4:16 pm
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Does anyone know if the T2 SkyClub is currently open? DL.com says yes, but the Delta App still says it's Temporarily Closed. Currently have a rolling delay out of T2, just trying to figure out best options for when to leave the Centurion in T4. Thanks.
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