Officials are unveiling a new Terminal A at Newark Airport. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the terminal.
Terminal A is about one fifth larger than the terminal its replacing and features four lanes for curbside drop offs and pickups and 33 gates. It also has newer technology touchless boarding and features work from local artists. Newark Mayor Raz Baraka says the terminal reflects the makeup of Newark and Elizabeth.
“To the people that actually did the work themselves, to the people who are working in this building every day from security guards, from maintenance folks, they represent these communities.”
The 2.8 billion dollar terminal is scheduled to open in a few weeks.