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Airtrain opened in 2003 [1]. It connected to the subway system and, through Jamaica, Penn Station. The novel bit in 2023 was also linking into Grand Central.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirTrain_JFK

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Huh. Google Maps was not showing me that.

EDIT: Oh, wait, misread, I thought you meant a direct train from Grand Central to the airport.

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> a direct train from Grand Central to the airport

It’s a single, low-bullshit transfer. Frankfurt Airport also requires a connection for terminals 2 and 3 [1].

[1] https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/transport-and-parking/t...

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