JFK Millennium Partners – the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at JFK Airport – has announced that Materna IPS will provide its state-of-the-art hybrid self-service bag drop equipment for the new Terminal 6.
“The Materna system perfectly aligns with our goal to create a state-of-the-art terminal that is digital first, while also offering our guests choice,” said Steve Thody, CEO, JFK Millennium Partners. “While some guests may prefer to utilise the self-service bag drop option, with its multiple languages and overall ease of use, others may still want support from an agent. The ability to offer our guests both options in an elevated check-in experience is what we’re most excited about.”
Materna’s new Flex.Go hybrid bag drop system will make its JFK debut at the new Terminal 6 when it opens to passengers in 2026. It is also currently in use at the five largest U.S. airports and in numerous airports overseas. Terminal 6 will deploy the new Materna system throughout its check-in area as a replacement for traditional check-in positions. The biometric-enabled equipment will allow airline passengers to verify their identification, drop their bags on the belt and go in less than 30 seconds. For passengers needing additional assistance, or airlines who are not yet biometric-ready in the United States, airline staff can also operate the Materna systems.
“We are delighted to be partnering with JFK Millennium Partners and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey at such an exciting time in the airport’s history to bring the best in innovation to their passengers, airline partners, and agents,” said Gary McDonald, President, Materna IPS Americas. “Materna IPS is already known throughout the international aviation community, and we have delivered multiple notable projects throughout the U.S. To be awarded this contract at JFK Terminal 6 is the icing on the cake. We are so excited for JFK’s future and look forward to celebrating new milestones with this legendary airport.”
Learn more about JFK Airport at FTE Global – renowned as the “CES of Aviation” – taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Simon Gandy, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, The New Terminal One at JFK, will deliver a Special Presentation titled ‘Upon opening in 2026, new Terminal 1 at JFK is expected to offer travellers “a world-class experience” that will revolutionise the standard of travel for both visitors and New York residents, but how exactly will that be achieved?’
