As part of the official inauguration of the commercial offer at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 last week, Duty Free Americas (DFA announced the opening of its new LEGO specialty store.
This JFK T8 opening follows the success of DFA’s LEGO stores at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami International Airports. DFA has also acquired the LEGO store at San Francisco International Airport (subject to closing in Q2 2026), further strengthening DFA’s partnership with the LEGO Group while delivering an interactive and engaging retail experience for travelers.
The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony including Joseph Falic, Vice President and Elida Espinosa, Regional General Manager at DFA, Anthony Tello, Global Retail Training Manager Americas at LEGO and Ashley Hari, Director of Leasing – JFK, Rich Singer, Director, Marketing – JFK, and Joshua R Mandel, Vice President – Development at ASUR Airports, marking the official launch of this exciting new retail destination. To celebrate the opening, travelers received a special gift with purchase, highlighting DFA’s commitment to creating a fun and memorable shopping experience.
“We are delighted to officially open the doors to this new specialty store, offering travelers an interactive and engaging shopping experience at JFK Terminal 8. The LEGO Group has chosen DFA once again to bring their iconic brand to a key U.S. airport, and we are proud to continue our long-term partnership with both the airport and the LEGO Group,” said Joseph Falic, Vice President of Duty Free Americas. “Together, we share a commitment to delivering the best possible experience for our travelling customers. LEGO is a globally recognized brand, beloved by millions of families, and we are confident that this store will become a must-visit destination for travelers.”
“We are excited to welcome the LEGO Store to JFK’s Terminal 8 and congratulate our partner, Duty Free Americas, on the official opening. We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer the passengers of JFK’s largest terminal a fun and memorable experience in the LEGO store. Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow and this fantastic LEGO store offers an immersive brand experience that allows JFK travelers to engage with their passions through our brand,” said the LEGO Group.
Strategically located in Terminal 8, the new LEGO store offers a vibrant, interactive shopping environment. The store features an extensive selection of LEGO sets and exclusive airport products, along with demonstration tables for hands-on play and iconic brand elements throughout. Designed for both gift buyers and families traveling with children, the store delivers a fun, engaging LEGO experience that brings creativity and play to the airport.
“The LEGO Store is a great addition to JFK T8 and reflects the innovation guiding the terminal’s ongoing commercial transformation,” said Ian Carter, ASUR Airports VP, JFK. “As we continue to elevate the retail and dining experience across T8, this opening showcases the type of dynamic, high-quality offerings that bring more energy, creativity, and choice to our passengers. We are proud to partner with Duty Free Americas and the LEGO Group on a store that not only enhances the terminal today but also supports the broader vision for a more engaging, future-focused T8 experience.”
The LEGO store is part of a $125 million commercial redevelopment of the terminal in partnership with terminal commercial operator ASUR Airports and American Airlines.
More than 60 new concessions will be featured at Terminal 8 when the commercial program is completed in 2026. The commercial redevelopment follows a $400 million expansion and modernization of the terminal, completed in 2022 and led by American Airlines, as part of the Port Authority’s $19 billion transformation of JFK.
