LaGuardia dubbed ‘Best Airport' as construction wraps up
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Passengers and officials at LaGuardia Airport are saying it has gone from the worst to the best.
Construction to rebuild the airport in East Elmhurst, Queens began in 2016.
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Final work on Terminal C, which is home to Delta Airlines, wrapped on New Year's Eve. Terminal B was also torn down and rebuilt.
The entire $8 billion project was a partnership between LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Delta Airlines, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages airport operations in the region.
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On Tuesday, Forbes Travel Guide declared LaGuardia the 'Best Airport in the United States.' The distinction is based on feedback from 5,000 top travelers and industry experts.
'This award m recognizes the quality and our focus on function and passenger experience,' said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton.
Delta Airlines says new gate designs allow for smoother and more efficient flow and operations.
Two-thirds of the project cost was paid for by the private partners.
Major projects are underway at Newark-Liberty International and John F. Kennedy airports.
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