Newark Airport To Lose Its Status As “NYC Airport”

NBC New York reports:

As of now, Newark, JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport are all listed under the city code “NYC.” Because of that, many airlines allow travelers to switch flights among the three airports without paying a penalty.

However, starting Oct. 3, that changes. Newark Airport will get its own code (EWR), which means that it will operate under a separate pricing structure from JFK and LaGuardia airports.

As of now, the impact on ticket prices is not clear. However, it does open the door for airlines to potentially start charging customers for switching flights to the NYC airports.

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Newark Airport, JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport had been listed under the city code “NYC,” which has allowed travelers to switch flights among the airports without paying a penalty — but that all may change come Octoberhttps://t.co/FuwwreTLxQ

— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) September 22, 2022