Newark Airport Is No Longer An NYC Airport: Will It Affect Your Travels?

For years, three airports have fallen under the airport codes for New York City, but this has now been changed. As of October 3rd, Newark Liberty International Airport will no longer be considered a New York City airport, at least when it comes to categorization by IATA. Let’s look at if this will have any impact on travelers in today’s video.

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[Jimmy-Mc]

Newark actually has better public transit connections to Manhattan than the other two. The only thing that might change would be if any airlines book cross-city connections between these 3.

[bkondrk]

I live in NJ, and have flown out of EWR a few times. My overall experience seemed like any other airport; neither especially bad nor especially good. I found it easier to park at Newark-Liberty than at the other two local major airports, however.

[tjr]

I’ve flown through all 3, for international flights JFK is undisputed and my preferred option. However on a few occasions I’ve used JFK for departure and Newark for arrival and vice versa. Getting to Newark from the outer boroughs (mainly Brooklyn and Queens) is more of a headache.

[taridean]

Back in 96, we flew into Newark from Frankfurt on a family holiday to the US. After landing there we had to transit over to JFK to wait for our luggage which was put on another flight as it had been left behind on our flight. Lufthansa paid for our taxi over to JFK because of the mess up.

[jfmezei]

Not sure who lobbied for this, but the gist of it is that only will ticket changes within "NYC" change, but also pricing. So When changing from a LGA to EWR flight, you will be stuck paying greater fare difference.
Since EWR is star alliance ( United and friends) and JFK is everyone else, I suspect it was "everyone else" who lobbied to exlcude United from "New York". The changes to make EWR less competitive will be gradual over a few years.
Air Canada fare rules still treat all 3 airport the same. (though they only serve LGA and EWR).
I beleive NYC also includes HPN (Westchester county airport).

[envirosong]

I lived in Halifax about 10 years ago. I fly back to China once a year to visit my family, I love changing flight in NYC. I enjoy flying into EWR in the morning, explore the city for a day and leave JFK in the evening. NYC is my favourite city in the world so I really enjoy this free NYC day trip.

[TyJamal]

I grew up in Montclair, NJ and Newark, NJ. EWR was always my choice of airport to depart from due to the close proximity and ease of parking. I have flown in and out of all three aforementioned airports, and I've flown in and out of KHPN - Westchester County Airport/White Plains.

[Mark-uhcr]

I love Newark-Liberty, they did a great job in upgrading this airport.

[kevinbarry]

I am from New York, so I have flown in and out of all three many times. JFK is my favorite. Easiest access and good road links especially inside the airport.

[taylorhamlife]

Thank God, We finally get our Jersey Airport back. I can now relax and enjoy my Taylor Ham Egg and cheese sandwich while plane spotting from IKEA. Taylor Ham for Life.

[zloinaopako]

Knowing how those things are managed in the US, most likely, the airlines will take this opportunity to charge extra fees for airport change, plus tax and tips that are not frowned upon either.

[MC-]

Flown through all of these airports and try to avoid connections in all of them but sometimes unavoidable as JFK is a major international hub and can go direct to a lot of other destinations that you can’t from other east coast airports.

[militaryavr]

Great video, but WHY did IATA make this change?

[carsten]

Flew to JFK in Febuary and departed from EWR on the same trip. It was just bookable, as it was the same airport, with a little note on the bookingpage...

[buddyfrederick]

I have always tried to avoid JFK at all costs. I also ask relatives to try to arrange flights into Newark Liberty for ease of commute. Living in Jersey, it's a 3 to 4 hour ride to JFK on a good day - but there is seldom a good day without traffic! I'm sure New Yorkers feel the same way about travelling to EWR. Just be careful when making flight arrangements, as you might inadvertently choose a New York airport when you want Newark, NJ. Review flight details before booking!

[bludiablo]

I've only flown into and out of EWR and never had any issues.

[VetGamer]

I have flown into and out of all 3. I also had to catch a cab from KJFK to KLGA for a flight with delta that was delayed due to mechanical issues. That was a hassle and a $45 cab ride. I honestly hate flying into or out of KEWR due to the smell of the refineries that you an see on takeoff or touchdowns. It is one of the main reasons why I always fly into KLGA or KJFK when flying back home.

[nyc]

I live in the city of NY so I only use JFK or LGA. I have nothing against EWR but I don't want to deal with tolls when taking an Uber.

[ericbosken]

Having flown through all 3 airports, I would consider EWR to be the best (or least bad) option. Since it is the closest airport to midtown Manhattan, the decision to de-list EWR from NYC is perplexing to say the least.

[davecass]

I have flown from all three. In all cases they were basically transiting, though a few times it was with an overnight stay. No issues with any of them. I have had to transit from EWR to JFK once after a major Cluster ***" at YYZ and the only option to make an onward (no interline / alliance) flight was to take the flight to EWR and take the NJ transit / NYC Subway and LIRR to get to JFK in time.