ATService2
4 posts
Apr 23, 2025
9:07 PM
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The Dutch airline uses Terminal 4, the airport's busiest international hub, so flying with KLM JFK Terminal is a pleasant experience. On the departures level, drop-offs aim for Zone B, where bright blue signs direct you to KLM's shared check-in row with Air France. SkyPriority desks expedite Business Class and elite flyers, while self-service kiosks print tags in a matter of seconds. After a usually brisk TSA PreCheck lane, you emerge into a high?ceilinged concourse flooded with natural light and lined with Shake Shack, Parm Italian, and roomy duty?free shops. KLM travelers relax in the nearby Delta Sky Club at Gate?B32—free for Business Class and Flying?Blue Gold, purchasable for others when space allows. You can charge up and stream while you wait thanks to fast, free Wi-Fi and power outlets. At the mid-30s B gates, boarding begins approximately 50 minutes prior to takeoff. Zones are called smoothly to prevent a gate crowd scrum. When you return, the same terminal takes you past kiosks for Global Entry and Mobile Passport Control to baggage belts 6–8, minimizing wait times even during peak traffic. To connect with the subway and Long Island Rail Road, take the AirTrain from the curb, or take a flat-fare yellow cab or rideshare. Terminal 4 feels less like a maze and more like a well-paced runway to Amsterdam and beyond thanks to KLM's trademark efficiency, bilingual staff, and clear signage.
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