Business Chief North America June 2020

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John F. Kennedy International
NEW YORK CITY, USA [61,623,756]
Originally named New York International Airport upon opening in
1948 (commonly known as Idlewild Airport), it was subsequently
renamed to commemorate the memory of the late President.
JFK IA operates more than 90 airlines and operates both direct
and stopover flights to nearly 200 destinations on five continents.
Among the busiest international routes are London-Heathrow,
Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Mexico City. A major hub for air-freighted
cargo, it is estimated that 21% of US cargo by value passes through
the airport each year.
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