![]() He continued to explain that the nuances of enforcing such a mandate would be incredibly difficult. In fact, it's quite the opposite - other large places of gathering, including "hotels, colleges and universities and malls" are required to enforce the mandate.įood court at LGA's new Terminal B (Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy) On the city's dedicated webpage, there's no mention of an exception for airport concessionaires. Though the airports fall under the agency's jurisdiction, they should still theoretically be required to follow the mayor's order.Īccording to the city's rule, any New York City establishment which receives a grade from the Health Department for its cleanliness and hygiene that also offers indoor dining or beverage service must comply with the vaccine mandate. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey oversees and manages the region's airports, including JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. 22 that the city's airports are "technically in the Port Authority's jurisdiction." That's according to a City Hall official who told TPG on Oct. Kennedy Airports - both of which are located in the New York City borough of Queens - our vaccination cards haven't been checked in food courts, restaurants or lounges.įood selection in Delta's LGA Sky Club (Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy)Īs it turns out, there are some interesting nuances at play keeping the vaccination mandate out of New York's airports.įor one, TPG has since learned that city doesn't actually oversee the Key to NYC program in the region's airports. Throughout my (and my colleagues') numerous visits to both LaGuardia and John F. ![]() ![]() While compliance with the new mandate has been nearly 100% in my experience - I've been asked to provide my vaccination card before entering any restaurant, comedy show or fitness class I've taken in New York City - there's one place that's seemingly adhering to the city's rule: the airport.įor more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. ![]() 13.Īccording to the city's Key to NYC program, anyone 12 years or older dining indoors, using a gym or attending indoor entertainment venues in one of New York's five boroughs must present a valid vaccination certificate. Two weeks ago, I asked why restaurants and lounges in New York's two largest airports aren't enforcing the city's vaccine mandate that went into effect on Sept. ![]()
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