Apr 9, 14, 5:34 pm
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
We want to make sure you're aware that Newark Airport's AirTrain service will be shut down from May 1 through July 15 for much-needed repairs.
During this closure, complimentary shuttle buses supplied by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will serve as an alternate mode of transportation between the airport and lots P2 and P3 (daily parking and rental car areas), as well as the P4 garage (including valet and hotel courtesy vans). Bus service will also be available between the airport and Newark Penn Station for customers taking rail service to and from Manhattan and other areas.
Please keep this in mind when planning your travel, and allow extra time to get to and from the airport.
During this closure, complimentary shuttle buses supplied by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will serve as an alternate mode of transportation between the airport and lots P2 and P3 (daily parking and rental car areas), as well as the P4 garage (including valet and hotel courtesy vans). Bus service will also be available between the airport and Newark Penn Station for customers taking rail service to and from Manhattan and other areas.
Please keep this in mind when planning your travel, and allow extra time to get to and from the airport.
[Someone please confirm if hotel shuttles are still at P4 during the construction.]
Related threads on events impacting EWR either now or in the near future:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1581516-guide-walking-ewr.html
Runway construction/ closure at EWR - 4L/22R closure, April 4?- June 1, some reductions til June15, and closed again Sept 20-30, 2014
Pulaski Skyway Shutdown - At least a 2 year "traffic nightmare" to Holland Tunnel
EWR AirTrain to be Suspended for 75 Days Starting May 1 (Now Open as of 3 July 2014)
Apr 9, 14, 12:15 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
Glad I read this, I'm going to be heading to New York in early June and I won't even consider using EWR now.
As someone said, perhaps that means many pax will be disrupted, to the degree that UA may have to provide better accommodations than their normally low irop standard....
Apr 9, 14, 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by JAaronT
Why on earth would they force people to downtown Newark rather than just run a shuttle from the EWR train station?
If road traffic wasn't a mess at the hours I go to/from EWR, I would do the private buses/shuttles that go between NYC and EWR more often -- but that's not a good solution from lower Manhattan.
Apr 9, 14, 12:58 pm
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Originally Posted by REPUBLIC757
Not on your life my Hindu friend ^
*Pulaski Skyway
Apr 9, 14, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO_Runner
Hopefully they'll let you just drop the ZFV segment
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Apr 9, 14, 1:05 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
PANYNJ operates the EWR Airtrain but not the buses from Newark Penn Station to EWR? Are the involved parties going to increase/improve bus service from Newark Penn to the airport?
If road traffic wasn't a mess at the hours I go to/from EWR, I would do the private buses/shuttles that go between NYC and EWR more often -- but that's not a good solution from lower Manhattan.
If road traffic wasn't a mess at the hours I go to/from EWR, I would do the private buses/shuttles that go between NYC and EWR more often -- but that's not a good solution from lower Manhattan.
I'd like to raise a point that seems to be getting overlooked here. Several pages ago it was asserted that EWR's terminal design was an intentional move to prevent an extension of PATH to EWR. Conspiracy theories aside, here's what doesn't make sense to me:
- PANYNJ runs EWR
- PANYNJ runs PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson - it's right there in the name!)
Why wouldn't PANYNJ have wanted PATH running to EWR?
Apr 9, 14, 1:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Xyzzy
The southbound Pulaski Skyway will remain 
pen during construction.
pen during construction.
Apr 9, 14, 2:03 pm
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Yikes. Booked into EWR and out (to BOM) in early June. Usually, love EWR for the ease of getting there from the city and that I don't have to worry about whether there will be traffic, etc.
Will be fun trying to get to EWR for the BOM flight which leaves at ~8, right in the middle of rush hour.
Will be fun trying to get to EWR for the BOM flight which leaves at ~8, right in the middle of rush hour.
Apr 9, 14, 2:29 pm
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Originally Posted by redtailshark
Alright for you. I'm already committed to several itins that require the hated EWR-JFK terminal transfer during the disruption period. I would not have planned these if I had any idea of what's about to happen.
Apr 9, 14, 2:30 pm
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Doesn't this belong in the NYC thread? I get that EWR is a major UA hub, but lack of AirTrain combined with runway issues and Pulaski skyway seems to concern NYC people more than just UA flyers. Besides, people flying UA simply connecting in UA aren't really suffering from lack of AirTrain
Apr 9, 14, 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by joshwex90
Doesn't this belong in the NYC thread? I get that EWR is a major UA hub, but lack of AirTrain combined with runway issues and Pulaski skyway seems to concern NYC people more than just UA flyers. Besides, people flying UA simply connecting in UA aren't really suffering from lack of AirTrain
Apr 9, 14, 2:39 pm
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Originally Posted by joshwex90
Doesn't this belong in the NYC thread? I get that EWR is a major UA hub, but lack of AirTrain combined with runway issues and Pulaski skyway seems to concern NYC people more than just UA flyers. Besides, people flying UA simply connecting in UA aren't really suffering from lack of AirTrain
Apr 9, 14, 2:54 pm
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Has anyone called and tried to get to PHL instead of ZFV due to the Air Train issue? Curious to know what you had learned. I have a trip early May. Thanks and Safe Travels..
Apr 9, 14, 3:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Flying Machine
Has anyone called and tried to get to PHL instead of ZFV due to the Air Train issue? Curious to know what you had learned. I have a trip early May. Thanks and Safe Travels..
Apr 9, 14, 3:11 pm
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Originally Posted by mgcsinc
I was thinking of just writing to the UA Insider team, since phone agents probably won't understand or know about the issue.
Please keep up posted on what you find out, I have a ZFV trip that would be seriously impacted by this as well
Apr 9, 14, 3:12 pm
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your upcoming reservations at Newark Liberty airport (EWR).
As a valued customer, we would like to advise you that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey plans to shut down Newark Airport’s Air Train Service for improvements.
This shut down will impact all car rental companies during your reservation period.
During this shut down the Port Authority will provide a free bus service to and from the car rental facility and airport terminals. There will also be additional staff on hand to help guide you to your destination.
This change in arrangements may cause a delay in your commute time between your arrival/departure terminal and the car rental facility. Please allow for a delay of up to one hour for traffic and construction.
Although this disruption to normal services is outside of our control, please be assured that our team will do everything we can to ensure your smooth transition to and from your car rental.
We look forward to serving your needs.
AVIS BUDGET GROUP
Thank you for your upcoming reservations at Newark Liberty airport (EWR).
As a valued customer, we would like to advise you that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey plans to shut down Newark Airport’s Air Train Service for improvements.
This shut down will impact all car rental companies during your reservation period.
During this shut down the Port Authority will provide a free bus service to and from the car rental facility and airport terminals. There will also be additional staff on hand to help guide you to your destination.
This change in arrangements may cause a delay in your commute time between your arrival/departure terminal and the car rental facility. Please allow for a delay of up to one hour for traffic and construction.
Although this disruption to normal services is outside of our control, please be assured that our team will do everything we can to ensure your smooth transition to and from your car rental.
We look forward to serving your needs.
AVIS BUDGET GROUP
