June 15, 2001, Newsletter Issue #32: Stuck in a NY area airport? Have fun (?)

Tip of the Week

STUCK AT THE AIRPORT- NYC
The volume of air traffic is increasing. Flight delays are more frequent than ever. The fact is, some of you won`t be taking off
on time. If you don`t belong to an airline club, here are some hints to make your wait more bearable:
JFK : Find a Red Coat, one of JFK`s multilingual information agents, and have them help you get your bearings.

Eat! Each terminal offers different dining options. Terminal 1 has a brewpub, coffeehouse, bistro, wine bar and Chinese food. Terminal 2
has croissants, a golf-themed cafe and a Cybercafe. Terminal 3 features bagels, a pub, an American grill and Chinese food.
Terminal 4 has a deli, international buffet and full-service restaurant. Terminal 5 has fast food and coffee shops. Sausages and hot
dogs dominate the food choices in Terminal 6. Terminal 7 has cafeterias, coffee shops, Italian food and a full-service restaurant.
Terminal 8 offers Chinese food, a bakery, yogurt and Italian food. An American grill is in Terminal 9.

Escape. Visit the interdenominational chapel in Terminal 4. Pamper yourself. Have a facial at Clinique in Terminal 1.

Play. If you have children (or miss yours), head to the waterfalls and sculpture in Terminal 1 or the Lego-sponsored play area near Gates 5 and 7.

Sightsee. Terminal 5 is a historic landmark. Terminal 1 has abstract sheet metal and aluminum sculpture, soaring ceilings, great views of a wildlife refuge and the Manhattan skyline. Terminal 8 has the largest stained-glass window in the world.

LaGuardia:
Take a brisk walk between terminals. Ask for an airport map at one of the information booths.

Eat! The LaGuardia Marketplace has a deli, Asian food, Godiva chocolate and a sit-down restaurant. You`ll find numerous fast food and yogurt shops throughout the airport.

Vegetate. Grab a seat and watch the planes taking off (yes, some are--just not yours) from areas in the Central Terminal or grab an airport shuttle to the Marine Air Terminal where there`s a landscaped area with benches.

Shop. Airport shops can`t charge you more for their products than you`d pay anywhere else in town.

Work out. Nearby hotels offer day rates for access to health clubs, pools and exercise rooms. Ask for a list from someone in an information booth

Newark:
Take a brisk walk between terminals. Ask for an airport map at any information booth.

Eat! classic New Jersey road food, New York hot dogs, an on-site Marriott with an English-style pub, an American grill and a French restaurant.

Be quiet. Head for the Meditation Room in Terminal C located opposite the monorail station.

Explore. Check out the community art showcase and periodic exhibits in Terminal B.

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