JetBlue has added new dining and retail venues at John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 5 as part of a $100 million Terminal 5 refresh. Travelers using the terminal can already find new options in June 2026, while more openings are still coming.
Jose Cuevas, vice president of Fraport New York, said, "At Terminal 5, we are creating more than an airport experience. We are creating a place that reflects the spirit of New York." He also said, "The refresh is transforming the terminal, offering exceptional dining and retail experiences, art, entertainment, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that come together to foster discovery, comfort, and connection."
June openings at Terminal 5
In June 2026, Terminal 5 held grand openings for Eataly, Nom Wah, and The Halal Guys. Eataly opened a 3,800-square-foot restaurant, wine bar, and grab-and-go marketplace, while Nom Wah opened a 3,500-square-foot restaurant and bar. The Eataly opening included live performances in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera.
Nom Wah opened with a name tied to Manhattan's Chinatown, where it first opened in 1920 and became recognized as the city's oldest continuously operating dim sum restaurant. The Halal Guys also joined the terminal's lineup, adding to a food mix that already includes Leon's Bagels, Jacob's Pickles, Melt Shop, Dunkin', and Shake Shack.
JetBlue's retail and dining mix
The refresh is being led by JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA. The Fraport New York team has welcomed nearly a dozen new arrivals to Terminal 5 so far, and the terminal's new retail offerings include InMotion, Park Emporium, and Gameway.
Once complete, the terminal is set to feature over 40 new shops, restaurants, communal spaces, and art installations inspired by New York City and its boroughs. The central concourse redesign is nearing completion, and it is meant to create a space inspired by the city's iconic parks.
Fraport New York and Teresa Rizzuto
Teresa Rizzuto, JFK International Airport General Manager, said, "Congratulations to JetBlue and Fraport USA for providing passengers with an authentic taste of New York as part of the $100 million refresh of JetBlue's flagship terminal," and added, "The addition of Eataly, Nom Wah Tea Parlor and The Halal Guys align with the Port Authority's vision for a new JFK with a uniquely New York experience that will become an enjoyable part of the passenger journey."
Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president, marketing and brand at JetBlue, said, "Each new opening of our Terminal 5 refresh brings another flavor of our hometown for our customers to explore. We're so proud to celebrate the variety New York offers while giving our customers more choices to love, improving their experience even before takeoff," while more unique experiences are expected in the coming months.
