The JFK Express, known to many locally at its time as “The Train to The Plane,” ran from 1978 to 1990 with the goal of making it fast and easy to reach JFK Airport from Manhattan, and, later, Queens. The JFK Express used a route similar to today’s A train, though it ran on the Sixth Avenue line above West Fourth Street-Washington Square. “The Train to The Plane” slogan was a bit of a misnomer in that the JFK Express did not actually bring riders directly to JFK Airport. The airport is not, and h

Riding the JFK AirTrain feels like flying on the ground — it glides over the airport, giving you views of the runways, terminals, and planes getting ready for takeoff. 🛫 But right now, JFK is under major construction, so expect detours, closed walkways, and a few confusing signs. They’re building new terminals and train connections, aiming to make travel smoother in the future.So even if it feels a bit messy now, just follow the signs, give yourself extra time, and enjoy the mini train ride thr