EAD -- Making JFK the POE (Is it worth it in the end)....

[ELW 5]

Agreed with Maya. My hubby had 17 hours in JFK (alone, and he didn't know English) and sleeping in the airport is a good option if your SO feels comfortable doing so (and doesn't want the frightening option of going out alone at night into New York City, spending a huge amount and not even knowing English!!). The website http://www.sleepinginairports.com/ states that the only terminal that allows all night sleeping (without security officers etc., bugging you to get up) is Terminal 4. Hubby had a relatively restful night there and even slept a little. I copied this from the above website:

Terminal 4 has two levels. On the upper level, where the check-in counters are located, there is a large red carpeted area on the far right hand side of the terminal where you are welcome to lie down and take a nap. The carpet area probably measures 100 square metres and it is perfectly sleepable there. The upper level is connected to the lower level by two flights of stairs as well as an elevator. On Lower Level you will find an 24-hour cafe, rows of seats with segregating armrests, concrete round benchseats and restrooms. The difficulty here is it is very well lit and almost impossible to sleep because it is a busy thoroughfare for incoming and outgoing passengers.

The signs are not clear as to where you need to go and how to get to your next connection. Lots of signs say "exit" when in fact you do not want to "exit" the terminal but want to move from one area to another.

Try to find out where to check-in. Hint: go up the stairs.

When i first got off the plane at 11 pm, I asked a Delta attendant for any advice on a good place to sleep. She didn't have much, but loaded me up with water, blankets, and pillows, and told me where to find more if I needed them.

[xmgirl 4]

My fiancee wants to immediately start working within 1 week of her arrival. Only problem is she does not speak English. Just a slight problem, right?! ...But I think I can find her a job as a cook at this Spanish restaurant 5 minutes from my house. Is it worth the extra $200 and few hours of airport/plane hassle? SI O NO?

Tell your fiancee, she needs to relax. Dile a tu prometida que se relaje, antes de que empiece a vivir la tipica vida. Para todo hay tiempo.

[TiRaMeELDeMBou 0]

i live in new york and am constantly traveling, my girl is also from Mexico and trust me, you don't want your girl leaving JFK to a hotel because they are far as hell, since JFK is right next to JAMAICA, QUEENS, she would be sleeping in a very bad neighborhood and if she stayed in the airport believe me its not comfortable for anything in the world. cab fare from the airport to a hotel is around $25 to $35 bucks each way plus around $80 a night for a (cheap)hotel room, so your gonna spend $200 bucks to keep her in a bad neighborhood but its is more recommended than staying in the airport

[AlHayatZween 2]

My fiancee wants to immediately start working within 1 week of her arrival. Only problem is she does not speak English. Just a slight problem, right?! ...But I think I can find her a job as a cook at this Spanish restaurant 5 minutes from my house. Is it worth the extra $200 and few hours of airport/plane hassle? SI O NO?

Dear GreatGate,

Absolutely, i think it is worth it, especially if she can start working quickly... it will help her with cultural-adjustment and she won't have to sit home long hours waiting for you to come home... Would be great if she could start working ASAP.

As for JFK, it is not the worst place in the world to spend the night... and no worries, so many people speak Spanish here, she'll find her way. Really, a lot of people speak Spanish, either native speakers or people who randomly know enough Spanish to help her.

Suerte!

hz

[AlHayatZween 2]

since JFK is right next to JAMAICA, QUEENS, she would be sleeping in a very bad neighborhood and if she stayed in the airport believe me its not comfortable for anything in the world.

i also agree with TiraMe, that the hotels directly near the airport are kind of scary (unless you are willing to shed out the $$ for a Mariott or Sheraton or something like that... but if you are thinking to put her up in a budget hotel in Queens, might be safer just to spend the night in the airport...