More Details from Delta on the JFK Renovation

I know I've already written about Delta's plan to get rid of Terminal 3 at JFK, but that was before the project was officially announced, which it was later this week.

So here are the highlights - work starts on the $1.2 billion project next month. That work includes building a new connector between Terminals 2 and 4, the demolition of Terminal 3, and adding nine new international gates to Concourse B at Terminal 4. Delta says Terminal 3 operations will begin shifting to T4 in May 2013, and Terminal 3 will be demolished two years later, and its former space will be used for aircraft parking.

Delta says that new dual taxiways as part of the project (probably space created by Terminal 3 going away) will help improve operational efficiency, and that passengers will be able to transfer between terminals more quickly, all while providing better amenities.

Delta also provided some renderings of the project - which you can see below.

Security checkpoint.

New lobby/check-in area.

The gate spaces look very open - which I like.

Delta says this new connector will make transferring between terminals a breeze.