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Location: The airport is located 13km east of New York City.

TERMINALS: There are five terminals. Here is a map. Air Canada usually flies into section A of the Central Airport Terminal. Some airlines (Delta etc) have their own dedicated terminals.

SHUTTLE TO JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT (JFK).   Most international flights (South African Airways included) leave from JFK. Many Canada and US domestic flights fly into La Guardia. Time should be allowed for a connection by bus. The New York Airport Service Bus leaves La Guardia every 30 minutes - 6am to 10pm. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes (unless there are traffic problems) and costs US$11 per person. The cost of the shuttle may however be included if a through ticket has been purchased and a separate shuttle van may be provided. Check with the South Africa Fares Travel Fulfillment Centre at the time of booking. Taxis to JFK cost between US$19 and US$22 and take approximately 30 minutes.

TAKE A BREAK Facilities for tired travellers are limited and there are no showers.

A QUICK LOOK AT NEW YORK; Take a taxi downtown and pick up a tour to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. Gray Line offers excellent downtown tours that last 3 hours. The cost is US$35 for adults and US$25 for children The tour runs frequently through the day

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS: The Route A Airline Connection Bus is a free service running every 15 minutes 0600-1130 between all terminals. The Route B bus runs every 10-15 minutes 0600-0200 and between all five terminals except the Marine Air Terminal/Delta Shuttle.

INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS: Information desks (tel: 718 533 3400) can be found at various points throughout the central terminal building. Information on ground transportation and parking is also available (tel: 800 247 7433 toll free USA and Canada only).

AIRPORT FACILITIES: Money and communications: ATMs and bureaux de change can be found in the Central Terminal, the US Airways Terminal and the Delta Terminal. Eating and drinking: There are many restaurants and fast food outlets in all terminals. Shopping: Gift shops and duty-free shops are located in the Central and Delta Terminals. Other facilities: A Family Assistance Restroom is located in the Central Terminal. The airport has a medical and dental service.

DISABLED FACILITIES: The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers; TDD phones and disabled toilets are available in all terminals. Unaccompanied disabled passengers should inform their airline in advance of any special assistance they may need. All airport shuttle buses are accessible to disabled travellers. All car parks have dedicated disabled spaces.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES: Business and conference facilities are located in the Laptop Lane business centre (tel: 718 424 1301; fax: 718 397 2342) at the Central Terminal. Eight individual cubicles and a conference room for 12 people are available; all are equipped with desktop computers, a five-line telephone, fax machine, laser printer and dataports. Fax and Internet services are also available at the Business Traveler Center located in the Central Terminal Building.

CAR HIRE: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National. Hertz and Avis provide adapted cars for disabled drivers.

CAR PARKING: Short-term parking is available in car parks 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Long-term parking is available in car park 3, although there are limited spaces. Additional long-term car parking is located very close to the airport and these can be accessed by following the P signs at the airport exit. For further parking information (tel: 800 247 7433 toll free USA and Canada only).

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Manhattan, take Grand Central Parkway East; from Long Island, take Grand Central Parkway West.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Road: Taxi: Official taxis are available to all areas. Bus: There are many buses which run from the airport to all areas of New York. Call Ground Transportation Information (tel: 800 247 7433 toll free USA and Canada only) for further details.