The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport and EVA Air have announced a partnership for the premium airline to operate out of the world-class terminal.
The New Terminal One is currently under construction, with its first gates scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of the agency’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport.
EVA Air, one of only 10 Skytrax 5-star airlines globally, currently operates at Terminal 1. When it opens, its operations will transition seamlessly to the New Terminal One, enabling the award-winning airline to offer an unmatched travel experience for guests flying to and from New York. EVA Air currently operates daily between New York JFK and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering service in three cabins: Royal Laurel Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
“We are proud to partner with EVA Air, an airline that is renowned globally for its quality and service,” said Dr. Gerrard P. Bushell, President and CEO of The New Terminal One at JFK. “We look forward to working with EVA Air to elevate the experience for their valued customers traveling to the iconic city of New York. This new partnership further demonstrates the confidence that global airlines have placed in The New Terminal One.”
“We are excited to be among the airlines that will be operating out of The New Terminal One at JFK,” said Andrew Su, Executive Vice President and Head of EVA’s North America Office. “Locating our East Coast operations in this state-of-the-art facility will provide us with the ideal environment for further elevating our passengers’ experiences, from check-in and departure to arrival and baggage claim.”
EVA Air will join a growing group of premium international airlines that have committed to operating at The New Terminal One, including Air France, KLM, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, and LOT Polish Airlines. More airlines are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Construction of The New Terminal One is progressing, with the project’s $9 billion Phase A opening in 2026 with 14 widebody aircraft gates. Phase A will offer more than 120,000 square feet of retail, dining and lounge space over a footprint of 1.7 million square feet. When fully complete in 2030, the New Terminal One will be the largest international terminal at JFK, with 23 gates and more than 300,000 square feet of retail, dining and lounge space over a total footprint of 2.4 million square feet.
