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Newark International Airport is one of New York’s major Airports supporting both International and Internal flights. I have used Newark many times, and whilst it is not the greatest of Airports that I have passed through, it is not the worst either.
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Advantages: Easy access good parking plenty of facilities Disadvantages: Currently undergoing major refurbishment, some delays
...International Airport is one of New York’s major Airports supporting both International and Internal flights. I have used Newark many times, and whilst it is not the greatest of Airports that I have passed through, it is not the worst either.
Newark Airport is within the State of New Jersey and is New York’s 2nd largest airport. There are three terminals here, used for inbound and outbound flights, your terminal will depend upon which ... ...the States. Overall, once the new $ 3.8 billion construction, refurbishment and expansion are complete, this will be a very modern Airport.
As you would expect, each terminal has a range of shops, financial facilities, restaurants and restrooms. Right now these too are under refurbishment in some areas. As you would expect you can pick up just about anything from these stores. However, the duty free section for those leaving the USA ... more
I would firstly like to reassure the nervous traveler that, since the tragic events of September 11th 2001, security at this and other US Airports has vastly improved. I will write about the increased security later in this opinion.
Newark International Airport is one of New York’s major Airports supporting both International and Internal flights. I have used Newark many times, and whilst it is not the greatest of Airports that I have passed through, it is not the worst either.
Newark Airport is within the State of New Jersey and is New York’s 2nd largest airport. There are three terminals here, used for inbound and outbound flights, your terminal will depend upon which airline you are using. I have used both Terminals B and C, finding C to be the better to date, as B is currently the terminal most affected by construction. Terminal A offers much the same in facilities as C.
At present the Airport is undergoing major reconstruction in almost all areas, but surprisingly this does not affect the traveler or cause any great inconvenience during this construction period. Newark may not be one of the most eye pleasing places to fly in or out of right now, but the major work at minor disruption will undoubtedly vastly improve this gateway to the States. Overall, once the new $ 3.8 billion construction, refurbishment and expansion are complete, this will be a very modern Airport.
As you would expect, each terminal has a range of shops, financial facilities, restaurants and restrooms. Right now these too are under refurbishment in some areas. As you would expect you can pick up just about anything from these stores. However, the duty free section for those leaving the USA is not brilliant, but prices are excellent. A major advantage of the way Duty Free operates at this Airport is that once you have made your purchase you do not have to cart the items bought around with you until your flight. They are collected at the check out and delivered to you as you board the plane.
If you are a smoker, them I am afraid it’s outside for you into whatever elements the weather of the day is offering, as Newark is a No Smoking Airport.
My first experience of Newark was in May last year when I first made the trip out to visit the love of my life, Pelenya, in Virginia. Being my first point of entry into the USA it was at this airport that I had to clear both Customs and Immigration before my connecting flight to Norfolk.
I had flown with Continental Airlines, whom I can highly recommend, arriving at Newark at 2pm (EST). The first thing upon arrival, after alighting the aircraft is to clear Immigration or passport control for U.S. passport holders.
On arrival at immigration you have to wait in-line, in much the same queuing fashion as you would for a ride at a Theme Park. As you would expect, waiting time to be processed depends upon the time of day and the number of inbound flights that have arrived. My experience though, is that I have never had to wait longer than 15 minutes to be seen. Make sure you have your Passport, and other documents to hand and that you have correctly completed either your Visa Waiver form or Visa Entry form correctly; these are distributed to you on the flight. Should these documents not be correctly filled in, you will have to re-do them, causing you some delay.
Once cleared, you move from Immigration to the baggage claim before moving on to Customs. Like all airports, baggage claim is somewhat of a lotto as to how soon your baggage appears, but again, my experience is that it is off the plane and back in your possession within 30 minutes.
Customs is not usually a problem either, and consists of the usual two channels, red and green. Have your customs form ready (again given to you on the plane). Even though foot and mouth is officially over in the UK, you will still be asked questions regarding any visits to agricultural premises. Allowances of what you can bring into the USA are limited so always check first what the current personal and gift allowances are.
Parking is pretty spacious and prices are in line with most major UK Airports. Facilities such as Taxi Services, Hotels and other Transportation are easily available and all at reasonable prices.
As with any Airport, expect delays, Newark can get pretty bogged down, but they have a pretty good record when it comes to getting flights in and out. checkin time varies from Airline to Airline and time of year, but is reasonably quick, despite the new security measures.
Building work aside, the Airport is generally clean and tidy.
~ ~ AIRPORT SECURITY ~ ~
Prior to 9 11-airport security was sadly lacking at Newark, and I am sure the same can be said of all of Americas other Airports too. However, since the sickening events of that tragic day, much effort, money and time have been spent of increasing security at all Airports. To walk onto a plane with the minimum of checks was pretty much routine. Now though, it is much different.
The first and most noticeable difference is the constant presence of heavily armed uniformed Military and Police Personnel. That in itself is most reassuring. Secondly, baggage checks are much more thorough. My last visit back to the UK in late December 2001 involved my luggage being unpacked by a security officer and thoroughly checked before being relocked and sealed. This was upon first arrival at the airport and prior to my bags being checked in onto the flight. I was, at this point also searched and ‘patted down’, quizzed about the purpose of my flight and my hand luggage and laptop screened.
I was subjected to a further 2 ‘pat downs’ and searches of my hand luggage both before going ‘airside’ and before being allowed to board the plane. Again of great reassurance to a nervous flyer like me. However I did here many people complain of this inconvenience and invasion of their privacy. Personally, I think these measures necessary right now with the constant threat that hovers over us all. In fact my flight back to Pelenya on February 6th from the UK involved far less stringent searches and checks than at Newark.
Try to arrive at least 3 hours before your flight right now, mainly because of security.
I can say with all honesty, that I now feel safer in the air than I did before 911, due mainly to the increased security measures. There is however a small price to pay for this as there is a small additional airport tax to cover the expenses of these new security measures. With the advent of Air Marshals and Airport Security going over to Federal Control in the near future, we can only hope and pray that we do not see a repeat of that disastrous day back in September last year.
Advantages: Huge, modern design, central hub Disadvantages: No toilets, seating, water fountains, shops or telephones in baggage transfer area
...As with many things in New York, it seems that only the people who shout the loudest get things done.
We ended up having to spend the night in Newark and got the last available hotel room. What things would have been like had I had to spend the night on the floor in the airport after 7 hours without toilet, water or air conditioning I really don't know! Pregnancy is darned uncomfortable at the best of times without all this. When we finally reached ... ...from Glasgow on Friday), we discovered that our luggage had been sent somewhere else, in fact it was tagged with someone else's baggage label as we discovered when we finally got it back.
The airline, for those of you that are interested, was Continental.
What I can tell you is that if I was an American I would be looking to sue someone. As a Brit I guess I must just cross my legs and warn anyone else likely to arrive at Newark in the near future ...
fallen121 19.08.2001
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Advantages: Pleasant security people, well served from all over USA and UK Disadvantages: Expensive food, Rude staff, Tiny toilets, Badly thought-out smoking area.
...provides a great view of New York as the plane makes it final approach. Coming in from Birmingham (BHX) on the daily Continental Airlines Flight, we struggled to get all our paper work done on time (why they hand it out about 10 minutes before you land I don’t know, we were bored stiff for previous 7 hours – but I digress!)
The paperwork would have to be handed in on arrival to the immigration service and customs. Having left our passports in our ... ...The airport has just installed new signage, and you simply follow the green signs to leave the building. There was a welcome (for me anyway) smoking area down by the pick up area and the arrivals process was completed relatively pain free.
Going home was another matter. We had arrived back at Newark on a Continental flight from Orlando, and had checked our luggage straight through to home and we had a 5 hour lay-over to kill. We had been delayed ...
robert_parnham 16.10.2003
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Advantages: Daily direct flights from UK at reasonable cost Disadvantages: Not much to do with a lot of time to kill
I arrived at Newark airport from Manchester on 5th September this year. No problem there, and made our way into the arrivals lounge. Lounge - sorry I must have used the word kindly. It was a huge hall where we were ordered to stand in long lines until ordered which desk to present our immigration papers and passports. Slick, quick but not over friendly. The second stage was the search, or lack of it - still, quite painless, although the people that ... ...food - couldn't understand the logic there, I honestly thought we were just holiday makers!!
Finally made it into the public area, where we had to dump our luggage trolley, and proceed to make the descent down an escalator with the cases and hand luggage to the carpark area. Not easy if you had children or elderly. Surely a better marked system for lifts could be signposted?
On the way back to the UK, we were told in light of the events of 11th ...
Jhone 09.10.2001
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Advantages: Not as busy as JFK Disadvantages: Currently unorganized and unfriendly
...of the busiest roads in New York. Although Newark is in a busy section of the region, the roads are generally less full and the access is easier.
Newark is generally less busy than JFK, although there are just as many international flights many people prefer to use JFK rather than Newark.
Newark is currently undergoing improvements which make a nightmare to commute to and from. The road infrastructure is completely changing, and the parking lots ... ...in the future, it makes it a nightmare to get in and out of the airport now!
Additionally the interior is changing. Newark is a sprawling unorganized airport that is unfriendly for visitors. It is undergoing a massive overhaul, and while many areas are already seeing a huge improvement, e.g. the food area is much improved and is more like a mall. The improvements will undoubtebly make the airport friendlire, but for know it is a mess.
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Simoncook1 19.03.2001
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Advantages: well, it is New York, I suppose Disadvantages: disorganised and crowded
...As we flew into New York on our first ever visit to the United States we were hoping to god that the place was going to get better but it didn't! Nothing was sign posted, there didn't seem to be anyone around to help and we were stuck in this place for 4 hours with nowhere to go and absolutely nothing to do. For such a major city, I was very unimpressed with the place! I guess as a whole we don't spend that much time at an airport so the fact that ...
traceyhand 12.07.2000
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