Kuwait Airways to join JFK’s new Terminal 6 in 2026, enhancing passenger experience and sustainability

Rendering of the JFK Terminal 6 Grand Hall. Credit: John F. Kennedy International Airport

FK Millennium Partners (JMP) and Kuwait Airways have announced that Kuwait Airways will operate from John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) new Terminal 6 (T6) when it opens in 2026. Kuwait becomes the 12th carrier to join T6, alongside Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic Airways, and SWISS.

Part of JFK’s $19 billion transformation, T6 will feature a digital-first, boutique experience, including NYC-inspired retail, dining, lounges, curated public art, and sustainable operations.

Kuwait Airways, which has served New York for over 40 years, currently operates from Terminal 7 using Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A330-800 aircraft.

“We are thrilled that Kuwait Airways has selected T6 for its future New York operations. This decision marks an exciting new chapter in our partnership with Kuwait, which has been a valued T7 airline since 2022,” said Steve Thody, CEO, JFK Millennium Partners. “We look forward to welcoming Kuwait’s passengers to our new world-class T6 facilities and continuing to provide them with exceptional service,” Thody added.

About JFK Terminal 6

Currently under construction at JFK, Terminal 6 is being developed in two phases, with the first six gates opening in 2026 and construction completion expected by 2028. Terminal 6 features include:

• 10 gates, of which nine will accommodate widebody aircraft
• State-of-the-art automated baggage system, customs/border control facilities, and the latest TSA screening technologies
• One of the longest departures curbs at JFK, with airline-branded passenger drop-off zones
• Multiple airline lounges, in addition to a new arrivals lounge
• A new ground transportation centre
• A curated collection of New York City-inspired artwork featuring local and international artists, curated by the Public Art Fund in partnership with JMP and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
• Sustainably-sourced building materials, rooftop solar power and energy efficient systems and operating practices throughout the terminal
• Sustainability certifications for LEED (silver or gold), Envision and SITES underway

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