Overview
The Partnership conducted a study with PwC to understand how New York City employers and business travelers rely on local airports/air travel, and what improvements could make travel more efficient.
52%
of business travelers made a conscious decision to avoid flying to the New York metro region for a meeting in the last 12 months.
$5.7B
New York City employers spent $5.7 billion on 8.7 million flights to and from the New York metro region, including LaGuardia, Newark and Kennedy Airports.
Report Highlights
Business Travel Demand
Most employers surveyed say their air travel has either increased or stayed the same since the introduction of virtual meeting technology, with only 7% seeing a decrease of 20% or more.
Business Travel Inefficiences
One in three business travelers reported having to miss, reschedule or cancel a business meeting in the New York metro region due to an airport-related delay in the last year.
Key Takeaways
Business travelers and employers identified several improvements that could enhance the New York metro airport experience:
Public Transit
Travelers mentioned the dedicated rail-to-city links at international airports as an advantage over the New York metro airports.
Expanded Capacity
Forty percent of employers prioritize expanding air traffic capacity through upgrading the air traffic control system, constructing additional runways and the removal of the perimeter rule at LaGuardia Airport.