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If you're being picked up, then Newark is DREADFUL. Getting across the Hudson is a nightmare most afternoons into the middle evening.
LGA is really the closest, but, because of its short runways, has many weather related delays.
JFK usually has the fewest delays.
MacArthur is so far out it might as well be on another continent.
Picked up, yes...but I feel newark is more easily accessed by public transportation than the others...and closer. If I recall, you can't get to NYC from LGA by a train of any sort? So Bette would need to get a cab...mucho $ and could be traffic.
Newark is good train-wise b/c the train goes right to the airport. No cabs needed. A short ride on the NJ transit, presto-changeo you're in NYC. Not to mention, Newark has a supercool moving walkway...every lazy person's dream!
Picked up, yes...but I feel newark is more easily accessed by public transportation than the others...and closer. If I recall, you can't get to NYC from LGA by a train of any sort? So Bette would need to get a cab...mucho $ and could be traffic.
Newark is good train-wise b/c the train goes right to the airport. No cabs needed. A short ride on the NJ transit, presto-changeo you're in NYC. Not to mention, Newark has a supercool moving walkway...every lazy person's dream!
But the OP said she was "probably being picked up" .....
JFK all the way. LGA is a disaster if there's any bad weather (these days its always raining so who knows) and the runways are short and surrounded by marshland, so its considerably more dangerous than JFK.
My vote goes towared EWR, Newark, even if you're getting picked up. Once you get out the Holland Tunnel the Skyway takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get to EWR.
In my experience, Newark gets heavily affected by weather delays, and JFK is overcrowded. If you're flying in late, I'd definitely recommend LGA, since it tends to quiet down the most towards the evening (unless its Friday).
Jetblue started ops in 2000 what are you 9 years old? This airline is overrated because of the TV's. Jetblue tends to be disorganized as they are staffed by cheaper people working longer hours. JFK is is haul from the city with a $45 cab ride or 2 hour airtrain/subway mission.
The best deal is to take Delta to LGA and take a cab. Delta has TV too and is a better airline with a professional staff.
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Originally Posted by mgt04
I've never flown with Delta, but I've flown JetBlue my whole life with no issues...probably like 100+ round trips with JetBlue.
Jet Blue. It's a much better airlines than Delta and much more efficient. I would personally fly into LaGuardia if I had a choice, but both airports are pretty comparable headaches. Rent a cab if you don't know your way around. It will be the best $50 you spend on the trip.
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