Finally got to try out Terminal A. What an improvement! Brightly lit, future forward design, and tons of restaurants and comfortable seating around the restaurants. I think they could do better with the accessibility of the place. There has to be a medium between wheelchair assistance, hoping a golf cart comes by, or praying for a close gate. My mama is getting older and a walk to the outer reaches of the planet AKA gates 118+ is a challenge. They need one of those people mover jawns. Security gates overall are much improved. Folks' attitudes could be better of course but that's just part of the experience I guess :/ read more

Best USA airport I've ever experienced. WOW! It was beautiful, updated and clean. I wish I could take every flight from there.

United's Terminal A just opened a few months ago. It is huge. So far, it is also clean and bright. Not much in the was of friendly employees, but I also have earned, through experiences, low expectations in many airports. TSA was rather long and grueling. A TSA employee even ran into me with an empty wheelchair while I was putting my belongings in the trays for scanning. And, there was a 40 minute delay due to an airplane mechanical issue -- delays are not attpical. But, we made it safely and Newark is soooo much more convenient for Jersey residents than NYC airports. So, all is well. read more

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Flew in for work recently... I was impressed with how spacious, clean, and new-looking Terminal A for American Airlines was. Then I learned it was recently renovated. Lots of nice places to grab a bite. There are lounges in this terminal too. Checking back in, the TSA security area is very new and hi-tech, but that tech slowed things down when I was coming through, as there was a lady who put her tote bag in the tray, standing up with many loose, small items in it and when the tray bumped, that bag fell over with many small items going into the wheels below the totes. This stopped everything for 15 mins while they cleaned up her mess and re-calibrated the machine. All the while, this silly lady was complaining about her glasses. If she had enough sense to not use a bag like that or close it in some way she wouldn't have inconvenienced us all. Otherwise - Nice, new terminal... Look forward to using it again soon! read more

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The terminal food and drinks are great. It's the tsa security is laid out really badly. It's chaos this is my 3 rd time to do terminal a and it's not gotten better So give yourself time to get through security and enjoy the bars and good restaurants read more

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This was a amazing experience flying out of Newark, NJ! The terminal was absolutely beautiful, they did a great job, nothing was missed. This airport and terminal was very clean and the all the staff where helpful for our trip. The lighting, seats, bathrooms, food choices, everything was perfect. I really enjoyed the lighted scrolling informational tips about the city at the gates. I will post pics soon. They spent alot of money on the terminal and its truly shows. I will for sure be traveling thru Newark when possible! ~Happy Travels @glampedlife read more

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Terminal A at Newark is a huge waste of money and one of the most inconvenient terminals in the country. It's particularly bad for United customers. What a pointless and awful terminal. Instead of building a terminal that met the needs of the flying public, the Port Authority built something that looks visually interesting. Who cares about the giant screen you see when you clear security when, by the time you see it, you've already had a confusing, time consuming nightmare? The layout of the terminal makes no sense and there are very few food choices because EWR decided the flying public is more interested in buying crap instead of dining preflight. It's a new terminal, so it's extremely confusing why having open space in the middle of the terminal made more sense that ensuring there was ample space at the gates. But the worst part of the insanity of this crap terminal is that they spent billions of dollars for a giant screen and other pointless decorative crap, but decided NOT to put it near the parking garage or the monorail. You have a 10-15 minute walk *outside* for the equivalent of more than a block with all of your luggage to get to the entrance of parking garage. Because they built the entrance in the far corner, you likely have more than another block to get to your car. But you won't find your car there if you fly United. No, odds are good United flew you out of Terminal C and returned you to Terminal A, or worse, they did it the other way around (flying out of A is unbelievably awful). It is onerous going between Terminal A and the rest of the airport. They aren't near each other at all and the monorail doesn't actually go to Terminal A. It drops off and picks up next to the nightmare hike to the parking garage. If you're flying United, you cannot drive to and from the airport unless you want a GIANT hassle when you return. You will not return to the same terminal and getting to your car will take you at least 45 minutes of dragging your luggage outside and then up and down the TWO elevators they built for one of the busiest airports in the country. In short, it sucks. A lot. read more

A 2.7 billion facelift at Newark Airport Terminal A has earned them the World's Best New Airport Terminal Award by Skytrax. An honor that makes me proud to be a New Jerseyan. This was my first time flying out of this terminal. Flights taking off from here include United, Air Canada, American, JetBlue and Delta. First thing I noticed is the state-of-the-art technology. The serene design and artwork throughout the entire airport helped calmed me before my flight. I always get a bit of anxiety whenever I fly. The TSA line moved quickly and efficiently. There was no yelling. I saw one lady after putting all her stuff into a bin try to push it onto the moving rolling carousel and the TSA agent said...no need to push, it's automatic. As I was walking to my gate, I was loving all the different ergonomic chairs. The flower tree designs put a smile on my face. Two restaurants that caught my eye were Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen & Bar and Burger Fi (a Florida chain). U.S. airports has a lot of catching up to do compare to the ones in Asia, this is a good start. I flew out on JetBlue and wow, from the boarding to the takeoff it was right on time. Happy Travels Everyone!!! read more

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Wow! Terminal A certainly got a multi-million dollar upgrade! The terminal is beautiful and I seriously feel weird saying that about an airport terminal-- but it is. Their hydrangea lights, lounge chairs, greenery, all of the design details-- it's super impressive. I used to dread flying anything but United into Newark since if you flew Jet Blue your only food option was literally an Auntie Anne's that constantly sold out, and essentially fancy port a potties. Not the case now with Terminal A! the food options are also more varied in this terminal compared to C and there were so many outlets and restrooms available. Newark isn't such a horrible place anymore, huge kudos to them! read more

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This was my first chance to fly out of the new terminal A at Newark International airport. It was all I hoped it would be. Clean, modern, new and nicely designed. There are a lot of power outlets, nice seating and cute tiny details everywhere you look. read more

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So I finally made my way thru the new Terminal A. My last few United flights have been international or to the West Coast. Truthfully, I thought my flight to Vegas would be from Terminal C, but was pleasantly surprised when I realized it was departing via Terminal A. It's a bit further out compared to the other terminals. I'm sure connecting to B or C via AirTrain or the shuttle might be a bit of a pain. I didn't experience that, so can't vouch for myself. Security is funny here. If you have TSA Pre, what can be the longest part of security ends up being the absolute shortest. However, getting your bags back via security takes way too long. There's some inefficiencies there. They'll have to toy with the process. Once you pass security, you'll realize this new Terminal is a lot more airier than the other terminals. It's also more shopping centric and a bit more family friendly I think. Unlike Terminal C, you don't see a lot of those long bars that take up the hallways. They are better purposed here. I've heard some funny things about departing the airport. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll fly back into terminal A. Maybe I'm wrong though.... Better food options here, for sure. I had Beechers. I'll save it for another review. read more

First time flying out of the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. It's definitely a lot cleaner and brighter than the old Terminal A or the current Terminals B and C. The layout is very different from what Terminal A used to be. The drop-off spots remind me more of LaGuardia. All of the gates are one level down from the security checkpoint. The whole security checkpoint had also been changed. The bins are larger. They take three people at a time and the bins alternate through the X-ray machine. Waiting for your bags to come through security is like waiting at baggage claim. Overall it's very nice but hopefully they take feedback before trying to renovate B or C. read more

I don't typically bother to rate airport terminals but when you are up in the 3am hour and at the airport in the 4am hour - anything that makes life easier is much appreciated!! Checking bags and security was a breeze ( maybe because it's so early ) and the airport is bright, clean and airy. Also appreciated that I was able to grab coffee nice and early and there are lots of tables, seating areas and best of all, loungers where you can put your feet up. The bathrooms are the prettiest airport bathrooms ever. The stalls are decorated as a relaxing forest and have floor to ceiling doors that shut completely- most airport bathrooms seem to have doors that have large gaps that peek out ?! Gate areas have lots of seating and we boarded quickly and easily ! Brit awake at this hour is never fun but the terminal made it easy! read more

Woow.. #3 billion was spent on this new terminal and I guess there are still some things missing but let's focus on positive things... it got the largest investment the state has ever received from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. it has 33 gates with the ability to handle an estimated 13.6 million passengers annually. (not all of them are fully functional now). several spaces were sensor-enabled and "smart," including check-in, security, and the doors of departure gates. The check-in hall had tall ceilings and white walls which brings bright natural light. There were plenty of self-check-in (60 kiosks) and bag drop kiosks that accompanied the traditional check-in counters. Past security and into the departures hall, Terminal A looked refreshed with more towering windows and modern panels on the ceiling. ofcourse eatery outlets like Shake Shack, Kiehl's, Starbucks, The Office Tavern Grill, Kitchen Step, Bluestone Lane Coffee, Mediterranean fare, and Jersey Mike's Subs are there. Restroom areas are clean, ample sitting arrangements with more amenities. Everywhere you turn, there are reminders of Jersey culture, from fun trivia to artwork I was here last week to catch the United flight to Tampa and got a chance to spend some odd 2 hours at this new terminal. Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines operate out of the new terminal upon opening on January 12, 2023. United Airlines operates out of both Terminals A and C. Drop & Pick up: the shiny Terminal A includes four lanes for curbside drop-off and pick-ups. it has displays showing passenger pickup #. Great to see the overall progress. read more

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Boarding a flight from Newark Liberty Airport and they are so serious about their boarding and checkin process. The airport is sparsely adorned with just enough workers to keep the terminal running. I'm wondering if the work is still on strike because I'm really not feeling the love. read more

I give EWR their credit, they done spruced it up with a facelift and man oh mannn, it looks GOOD. Easy to get around. Spacious. Clean. Ample restaurants to choose from. read more

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This is for an arrival. Of all my times in airports, I've never been here before until I had to pick someone up just recently. One could say I lucked out over the years or I was missing out. Who knows. From what I understand, this terminal is fairly new after an upgrade. Once you pass the madness getting here, from the parking lot to the luggage is nice and easy - much easier than I thought. The terminal is spacious, clean, and there is more than enough signage to know about the incoming flights to which carousel the luggage is coming out from. Had no interactions with any employees, so no comments there. I didn't use the restrooms to know how they were nor did I patronize a business. I probably wasn't there long enough, so perhaps next time. There are enough sitting areas, outlets to charge your devices, clean and timely elevators and once again, space. It was only when the luggage started to come out did it ever feel a little cramped, but that is also normal. Parking lot is clean and spacious (might also be newer) - though a lot of floors were blocked off for whatever reason. The lot charged my EZpass, so it was quite easy w/ no cash/card transactions. Don't know the prices, but I also wasn't there more than an hour either. I guess I had the wrong impression of this place or maybe they just made improvements. All I know is that I can take this place off my 'avoid' list now. I'm more open with taking a flight out of here from this point on. When I do, I'll update this. As far as airport terminals go, this is far from the worst. read more

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Biiiiig disappointment. USB charges don't work. Must have C to C. Seating is hard and uncomfortable. Door / drink Prices are INSANE. You also get to pay a 3% employer benefit and retention tax on you food/drink bill. Welcome to NJ. So glad I moved to FL. Don't plan on coming thru to NJ ever again. Just not what it use to be. read more

Terminal A of New New Jersey is nice because it's the very first terminal and you don't need to take a shuttle. It's incredible and full of welcoming signs, shops and restaurants. Very easy to navigate! Absolutely, let's chat about Newark Liberty International Airport! Hey! So, have you ever flown through Newark's Terminal A? **No, I haven't. What's it like?** Oh, it's pretty nice! They've done a lot of work to upgrade it recently. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is how clean and modern everything looks. They've really stepped up their game with regular cleaning schedules, so everything from the floors to the bathrooms is spotless. **That sounds great. What about the food options there?** You'll love it. There's a good mix of places to eat. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a sit-down meal, they've got you covered. You can grab a coffee and a pastry at one of the cafes, or sit down for a more substantial meal at one of the casual dining spots. There's a decent variety, so you won't get bored even if you're there for a while. **How's the service?** The service is generally pretty good. Staff are friendly and helpful, especially considering how busy it can get. They seem to handle the crowds well, and there's always someone around to help if you have questions or need directions. The check-in and security processes are also pretty efficient, which is always a plus. **What about amenities? Any good places to relax while waiting for a flight?** Definitely. They've got comfortable seating areas with plenty of charging stations for your devices. There are also some nice retail shops if you want to do a bit of shopping or just browse to pass the time. They've really thought about making the waiting experience as pleasant as possible. **Have they made any recent improvements?** Oh yeah, they've been working hard on renovating the terminal. The updates include better signage, which makes it easier to navigate, and more spacious waiting areas. Everything feels more modern and streamlined, which really enhances the overall vibe of the place. **Sounds like a good airport to fly through. Anything else I should know?** Just that it's a pretty smooth experience overall. Whether you're there for a short layover or a longer wait, Terminal A has made a lot of improvements to ensure you're comfortable and well taken care of. It's definitely one of the nicer terminals I've been through recently. --- Hopefully, that gives you a good feel for what Terminal A at Newark is like! read more

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Great new terminal. Very bright and clean. Nice bathrooms with privacy stalls. Baby Changing table in men's room. Bottle filling station. Kid zone. read more

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Beautiful new terminal. Spacious, airy, and lots of sunlight coming through. Good choice of food establishments to pick from, as well as goods. read more

Haven't been to Newark in years and this upgraded terminal is very nice. Like others have said, it's just a very long walk from the security check in to the gate. Arrival note: if you need to get to AirTrain, you can exit the baggage claim area to get to ground transportation. Walk to the left area waiting for the shuttle bus, which will take you to the AirTrain. The right area is for taxi and others. Or you can take the elevator to go upstairs to get the overpass, and then follow signs for "AirTrain to city/ground transportation" area. It's a 15-min walk. The free shuttle bus is a 5-min ride and comes every 6 minutes. Departure note: the first gate scan is for your boarding pass. Then the TSA agent only needs to see your ID/passport (no need for tickets). There is like never enough bathroom for airline travelers. The ones near the gates are very crowded. Be sure to take advantage of the restrooms when you see them. Overall pretty easy to get to, other than adding an extra 15-minute of commute to get to the AirTrain, and then get into the city. read more

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A big fan of the new terminal A. Quick check-in/security experience. They've got those deluxe Xray machines. 5 minutes and you're done. No need to remove your computer. And remember if you or your travel peeps are 75 or older, no need to take off your shoes. I am not 75! Beautiful, modern and bright. Staff seems happier too! Keep up the great work!! read more

Okay, the amazing news is security is no longer like going to prison and hoping to win the TSA-Pre lottery. This is a huge improvement over the old terminal and that deserves the second star in itself. I am glad I had a car service for this first time using the new Terminal otherwise I am not even sure I would have gone to the correct place never mind know where the best place is to park. This is EWR still and signs and clarity are still after thoughts. The great news is that it looks totally modern. Enough so that you feel like you are no longer in New Jersey. Coming inside between the forced customer tagging of luggage (for United anyway) to security being somewhat chaotic you feel somewhere in between tech not working and tech trying to take over things it shouldn't be touching. I still do not fully understand the CLEAR process--the machines are pretty easy to use but what you do afterward seems like guess work. At least there is seating at the gates. This is a pleasant surprise considering the brain-damaged situation at the remodeled Terminal C. However, there are these weird loungers where you wonder how you would get into and out of the ones in the middle if they were all occupied. The big bust for returning from travel was baggage. I was with three other travelers and between all of us we had four pieces of luggage. Upon landing we were told the luggage would be at carousel number one. Looking at the United app it said it would be at carousel number three. The boards on the carousels themselves said they would be at carousel number two. About an hour later the reality finally settled in with two bags showing up at number one and two at number three. Absolutely no one was around to guide any of the wandering passengers hopping between all the carousels trying to figure out what the heck was going on. As the pilots say when you land, welcome to Newark! read more

Beautiful terminal, newly built behind the old terminal. Airtrain, new scanners (have a hard time reading a phone screen), and surprisingly no autoreplenish trays for the security like at JFK and other airport terminals to help flow. While a lot of new shops and restaurants, typical high prices for Revolve by Hudson News and there's no walking moveway to get to the far side of the terminal. Surprising points of oversight for a new terminal. read more

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This is a beautiful new terminal. Absolutely amazing. Worth the visit. Definitely turns my opinion on Newark. read more

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I had not flown into Newark in many years. Terminal A is modern, clean, spacious. And United's baggage service was the fastest I've ever seen at a major airport. Ride share area is also very convenient (no long walks to a ride share lot). read more

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This terminal was redone and it really is very nice. Nice video graphics on the walls and calming music playing. New x Ray machines make for better and faster scanning of luggage. That being said, still give yourself plenty of time. Security lines were long--even the TSA precheck line was longer than I'm used to at other airports and for some aggravating reason, the TSA agents were allowing the Clear agents to cut the line and bring their customers right to the front of the line! The guy in front of me was losing it and yelling at the agent, he was so mad. read more

Spacious, easy to navigate, well lit. Escalators and elevators in working order. Plenty of businesses to keep you distracted while waiting for a flight and plenty of seating is available to relax. read more

Very nice experience flying from Newark to Houston on Nov. 6 (early). TSA, despite the growing crowd of passengers, did a bang-up job getting everyone through in a timely manner. The terminal itself is roomy, well organized and pleasing to the eye. I moved away from NJ in 1998 and have tended to land at Laguardia over the years during visits. Though Newark has also been in that mix, the construction of this terminal didn't faze me, because there's terminal construction at many airports. Still, kudos to the folks who designed this and to the crews that built it. read more

Easy to breeze thru security mid day and middle of the week with no holiday but couldn't get a wheelchair attendant at Jet Blue counter so a nice Jet Blue agent named Cynthia pushed until we arrived at pre TSA entrance . My spouse took over from there ( dislikes traveling). Terminal A is new and improved and much bigger than I remembered . Lots of new restaurants and shops to enjoy and explore if you have the time before your flight . For my early dinner, I had a huge Playa Power bowl ( one xl size to choose from so kinda pricey - so big enough for 2 people if you both like the same ingredients) . Out of bananas so was subbed a fruit - I got mango - lots of mango chunks on top . but most were unripened and hard so couldn't eat them . My spouse ordered a chicken / rice on salad from the Mediterranean Grill in the Center food court . Spouse said it tasted pretty good and not spicy . Spouse finished half my giant Playa Bowl for dessert .. No gluten free bread to be had at the Jersey Mikes in the food court . Told all out after standing in line .. read more

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Pretty impressed with this airport. The other airports in New York are my go to because of the ease and access. However, this time I flew into Terminal A and it is clearly updated, brand, new, very clean, and very easy to get out to passenger pick up! When it's bad weather, cold and rainy, like it is today that matters the most to me. read more

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This terminal is very nice since the refresh or renovation. Night and day from what it once was.

Wow Terminal A is amazing, security was a breeze and food options are actually decent. The gate seating areas are actually good looking with nice seating, clean and relatively quiet. I almost do not miss having a Centurion lounge here. Good job Newark . read more

I don't understand why an airport would have food vendors before security. Homeless people were in the airport going through trash cans. Anyone could walk in and hang out there and no need to go through security. Seems like a safety concern to me. read more

It certainly beats the slumlord nature of the old building especially if delays force you to hunker down for an extended period but it's tough to grin enthusiastically when delays at this airport are world class and baked into the experience. Sure, it has a Jetsons or Tomorrowland feel but at least George had a flying car to bypass the monotony. Four stars for a noble effort. read more

On a recent trip to New Jersey / New York, my husband and I flew in and out of this terminal via American Airlines, and wow... great job on the renovation. It was much nicer than I remembered it being years ago! For the most part, it was actually a pleasure to fly in and out of... from the seating, lighting, design, stores and restaurants, restrooms and more, it really has everything you need. I will say the technology is a little over the top and some of the doors to get in and out to baggage claim were backed up and working slowly. All things considered though, we had smooth travel experience. That's all you can hope for with travel these days... I'm sure we'll be back! read more

If you fly Delta, this terminal is really nice. It's new, and looks good. I love the massive NJ as you exit, and at the gate they had nice restaurants, wooden lounge chairs with phone chargers, and white flowers decor. It was just a comfortable wait. read more

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i flew back home with this airport, specifically this terminal and i loved how advanced the tsa process was, it was fast too, one of the tsa girls was rude for no reason but we all know tsa workers aren't always friendly, regardless it was easy to find my gate, there is so many good options of restaurants and stores to chose from and i really liked this airport overall read more

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Terminal A is great because it is tied to the car rental walkway and you don't have to take a tram or bus across the airport. The seating in the United area is comfortable enough to sleep. I flew into terminal B earlier and it took a lot more time and was awkward to navigate. read more