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REVAMPING TERMINAL 5 was a risky move for JetBlue. Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen to personify TWA's futuristic vision--original construction was completed in 1962--the landmark spaceport at New York City's JFK International Airport had since become a retro relic. It was also TWA's tombstone, marking the end of an era of glamorous stewardesses with winsome smiles and up-dos deftly pouring martinis. But as contemporary airlines cut snacks, legroom, and--at times--basic human courtesies, the ghostly terminal also reminded travelers of a time when flying was fun, affordable, and pleasantly efficient. For JetBlue, the little low-cost airline that could, the hope of renewing such promise made JFK's T5 the perfect choice...
