Bob Crandall, former CEO of American Airlines and a pioneer in the industry, spoke at the Wings Club Luncheon on June 10th and our publisher, Bill Puckhaber attended the lunch. Although Crandall is a lot wealthier than Bill, both share one thing in common, major management experience with US flagship carriers; one still kicking which is American and in Bill's case, one now defunct, which was Pan Am. Bob Crandall is, of course, retired from American; and his comments reflect some ideas that he never would have uttered while running that airline. Do you believe Crandall would have sacrificed American's lucrative New York to Washington and Boston market and voluntarily surrendering it to the railroads? We don't think so. Does the idea have merit? We believe it does, and Crandall deserves credit for

championing the concept of using rail for busy metro connecting corridors such as the Boston to Washington and even perhaps the San Francisco to San Diego although that one is a far greater distance. We at The Airport Press are especially keen on this particular idea noting how it would save fuels, greatly ease congestion, and allow those busy metro airports to serve the longer distance traveler more efficiently and probably, at

The Port Authority has promoted two tried and true seasoned aviation professionals to manage facilities at JFK Airport; Jerrry Stampanato as Airport General Manager and Rich Lewis as his deputy. Jerry Stampanato is a veteran airline employee with more than 30 years with Pan American World Airways, concluding his airline tenure as the Manager of the Pan American Operations at JFK. In 1992, he was hired by the Port Authority and has quickly moved through jobs in both Maintenance and Operations at JFK. As Deputy for the last eight years he has established himself as the "go-to" guy at JFK. He truly understands airline operations and the mutually dependent relationship between the airlines and the Port Authority operations. He has worked tirelessly to forge compromises ensuring both

safety and security while respecting the airlines operations. Jerry's oversight over the Port Authority's operation at JFK ranges from ensuring the successful opening of the AirTrain system to the Pope's recent visit. He is a tireless worker with a penchant for detail that knows JFK like few others. He is also the consummate professional with the ability to lead the airport through our next challenges. Jerry has two very significant strengths that he can leverage in this position. For one, he has demonstrated ability in managing and maintaining excellent relationships with and securing support from external constituents, airlines, business community, customers, various levels of government, and the surrounding communities. Second, he has unparalleled ability to provide leadership and implementing programs to maintain and optimize JFK runways, taxiways, airfield lighting, signage, line striping, and pavement markings in strict compliance with all FAA guidance and regulations. Jerry has also been key to ensuring that the Department's Customer Care Program is implemented at JFK and supports a commitment to customer service and encourages actions to improve the quality of the service environment.

McDONALDS
For the busy summer season, McDonald's at Terminal 4, located in the Food Court on the 3rd level, is already open 24/7 to serve the needs of the passengers and the airport employees.

KOSHER VENDING
Kosher Vending Industries, a Valley Cottage, N.Y.-based company, has installed 4 Kosher dairy diners and 2 Glatt Kosher Hot Dog machines at JFK airport. The machines are located presently inside international terminal 4, right across from the Duty Free Shop on the

3rd floor. "Travelers on a kosher diet will have more options at other terminals and airports in the coming months," added Fetman founder and Co- CEO of KVI, The company is on pace to place over 1,000 machines within the next 24 months. "We are revolutionizing remote kosher culinary cuisine," explained Cohen founder and Co-CEO of KVI. KVI was established when Cohnen and Fetman were discussing the challenges kosher travelers face when visiting locations that have no available kosher hot food. Together they researched various options and the KVI concept was born.

JFK IAT added new artwork in the Arrivals Hall to enhance its extensive art collection. Eric Eichler, chairman and founder of LCOR Inc., a national real estate developer and partner of the JFK IAT consortium, unveiled the work of art that he donated to Terminal 4. The painting, "Understanding New York", created by Dutch 'action painter' Menno Baars, was auctioned last year at the 26th Peter Stuyvesant Ball in New York. Terminal 4 has a unique selection of sculptures and paintings by artists from all over the world. Designed to enhance the passenger's experience, the artwork makes a bold statement about Terminal 4 and the exciting city in which it resides.