JAX/JIA updates

[marcuscnelson]

Permits now under review for Concourse B.

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2023/dec/26/building-permit-in-review-for-concourse-b-at-jacksonville-international-airport/

[jaxlongtimer]

I wonder if JAA has a master plan for beyond Concourse B.  Going from 20 current gates to a max of 10 more (6 now and up to 4 more later per the article) will last a while but what then?  Seems the concourses A and C would have to be extended but wonder how close they can come to the runways.  I suppose another terminal could also be built one day... seems lots of airports have more than one nowadays.

[jcjohnpaint]

I've seen a full buildout map showing A and C extended and two wings added to B

[marcuscnelson]

Yes, from this Jaxson article a few years ago:

[Steve]

Breeze Airlines launching JAX-SAN Service twice a week on May 1. Not sure when we've ever had a non-stop to San Diego.

[acme54321]

Breeze Airlines launching JAX-SAN Service twice a week on May 1. Not sure when we've ever had a non-stop to San Diego.

Probably counting on Navy traffic

[Zac T]

JAX sets new passenger record with 7.4 million passengers in 2023, surpassing 2019

A record number of passengers traveled through Jacksonville International Airport in 2023, with 7,446,084 people arriving or departing from the facility.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority announced Jan. 24 that the traffic rose 13% from 2022, surpassing the record of 7,186,639 set in 2019.

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic limited travel and traffic fell to 2.85 million. It rebounded to 5.04 million in 2021, 6.57 million in 2022 and 7.45 million in 2023.

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2024/jan/26/jacksonville-international-airport-sets-passenger-traffic-record/

That number should continue to rise with the construction of Concourse B. Here's to more nonstop flights (and hopefully a London route)!

[iMarvin]

A London route would be nice but not sure how likely it is considering JAX couldn't keep a Toronto flight and Los Angeles is just a seasonal route... I'm more shocked there's no direct routes to the Caribbean (excluding SJU). I'd have to imagine a route to Cancun, Punta Cana, or Montego Bay could be successful, especially in high season. I know you can currently get there via ATL/CLT/FLL/MIA currently but a lot of time would be saved with a direct flight.

[marcuscnelson]

Airport and city officials broke ground this morning on the $340 million Concourse B:

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2024/05/10/concourse-b-2026-arrival.html

American Airlines will use 5 of the 6 gates when the new concourse opens in 2026.

[thelakelander]

Great to see this one finally break ground. I look forward to its completion and any new airport amenities that come along with it.

[jaxdan3]

FYI, the entire center area past TSA has closed for construction of Concourse B. This includes The Club lounge which has also closed.

[copperfiend]

Bad news for Priority Pass members

[marcuscnelson]

FYI, the entire center area past TSA has closed for construction of Concourse B. This includes The Club lounge which has also closed.

Wow: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2024/aug/08/jacksonville-international-airport-food-court-permanently-closed/

Surprised they wouldn't move The Club even temporarily. Leaving Delta as the only available lounge for two years seems like a misstep.

[Steve]

I'm not sure where else they'd put the Club. There's literally zero space there.

Plus this isn't exactly new news. This expansion plan was the plan the entire time, and when they built out The Club everyone involved knew that area would get ripped out.

Building out a temporary space for them to operate would likely be VERY cost prohibitive, since you need the food prep space, bar, plumbing for bathrooms, etc.

[marcuscnelson]

Isn't there only room for one new lounge in Concourse B (which would presumably be an Admirals Club)? If The Club was going away this whole time were they planning to go away for good?