SWOT Analysis
Strength
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Location
o JFK is situated in close
proximity to New York City
(NYC), this makes it a prime
gateway for international
and domestic travelers as
NYC is tourist hotspot for
both international and locals.
Hub for International travel
o It connects passengers to
various destinations around
the world
Airlines and routes
o JFK hosts a wide range of
airlines and offers numerous
flight options
o Provides travelers with high
level of choice and
convenience
o Ownself google how many
Cargo Operations
o International trade hub
o Pharmaceuticals and
healthcare products
o State of the art cold chain
facilities to ensure the
integrity of these product
during transit
Opportunity
Expansions and upgrades
o Talk more about it
Cargo growth
o They can further develop its
cargo operations as one of
their strengths are cargo
operations if they develop it
further they are able to
stand out from their
competitors
Sustainability
o Embracing sustainable
practices and reducing
carbon emissions
Technology integration
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Weakness
Congestions
o JFK often faces congestion
issues due to its heavy traffic
leading to delays in arrivals
and departures
Limited runways
o There is only four runways
Competition from other nearby
airport (same start airport)
Some parts of the airport’s
infrastructure may be outdated and
in feed of renovation
Threat
Competition
o Competition from
surrounding airports pose a
threat as they offer
alternative options for
travelers if airlines price their
flights to those surrounding
airports cheaper as
compared to JFK, travelers
would be more inclined to
choose that instead due to
cost savings
Security concerns
o As it is a major international
airport it could be a target
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for security threat and
terrorism
Economic downturns (pandemic)
o Things like covid could affect
air travel
Weather disruptions
o Winter storm brrrr
Regulatory changes
o You should know btr than
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