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Airport data, decoded for people who actually fly
We take the TSA wait times, terminal, and arrival data we publish every day and turn it into decisions you can use: when to leave for the airport, which terminal to pick, and how to stop trusting the generic "arrive two hours early" rule.
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Where to Eat at JFK When You Have 45 Minutes and a Bad Attitude
JFK has over 80 restaurants across its terminals. Here's where to actually go when you're short on time, hungry, and tired of guessing.
By David Okonkwo · dining
- JFK has 80+ restaurants spread across its terminals, so the right move depends entirely on which terminal you're in.
- Pre-security options are limited — most of the good food is post-security, so clear TSA before you start browsing.
- If you're in Terminal 4, you have the most options; if you're in Terminal 1, plan around your gate because walking between terminals eats time.
- The category filters on FlyIndex save you from wandering — search by cuisine type before you head to your gate.
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ORD Terminals Explained: Which One Do You Actually Need
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