NEW YORK — The Port Authority of NY/NJ has awarded the $5.5 million contract to Parabit Systems for the construction, installation and maintenance of welcome centers servicing a total of twenty seven terminals within JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and Stewart airports.
Through their major airports the Port Authority of NY/NJ serves in excess of 100 million patrons each year. Each welcome center has the ability to provide a variety of high- and low-tech information solutions to assist travelers ranging from print brochure racks to Internet access portals. Guests will be able to obtain general information regarding the airport as well as flight information, accommodations, ATM's, dining, local attractions, car rental, ground transportation and more through a range of phone banks, interactive displays, video monitors and service counters. In total, the centers will incorporate 60 kiosks and 350 digital displays.
Construction is scheduled to begin in March of 2008 and continue through 2009.
