The Guide to Priority Pass Lounges at JFK Airport
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Millions of passengers go through New York-John F. Kennedy airport every month. While many rush to one of the airport's 125-plus gates in five terminals, others take some time to sit and relax in one of the many airport lounges.
Priority Pass members can choose from several lounges in two of the terminals at JFK and enjoy Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages and seats away from the busy gates. Other Priority Pass options are available at two other terminals.
The terminals are not all connected past security, so passengers can go to lounges only in their terminal.
Priority Pass lounges in JFK Terminal 1
Priority Pass has six lounges and one non-lounge experience in JFK’s Terminal 1.
VIP ONE Lounge
The VIP ONE Lounge is pre-security behind ticket counters E and F, so if you visit, make sure you give yourself enough time to clear security after you enjoy the lounge.
The good news is members and guests have access to a fast-track security lane after leaving the lounge.
The lounge is open 8 a.m. to midnight daily, and only a maximum three-hour stay is allowed.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic drinks.
Priority Pass members must have a boarding pass for same-day travel.
Primeclass Lounge
The Primeclass Lounge is after security next to gates 8 and 9. Guests can stay only a maximum of three hours and must have an outbound boarding pass for same-day travel.
The lounge is open 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the lounge is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic drinks with a limit of two.
Showers.
Computer workstations and printers.
The lounge can restrict access because of capacity issues.
Lufthansa Business Lounge
The Lufthansa Business Lounge is after security on the left side. It is open to Priority Pass members only on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.
Only a three-hour stay is allowed, and access is allowed only for people who are traveling internationally or are in transit.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic drinks, including German draft beer.
Showers.
Turkish Airlines Lounge
The Turkish Airlines Lounge is after security between gates 2 and 3. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 12:10 a.m. daily and is available only to passengers on international flights.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic drinks.
Luggage storage.
Prayer room.
The Turkish Airlines Lounge has a dress code of smart casual at all times.
Air France Lounge
The Air France Lounge is near the boarding area for gate 1 and is open from 7 a.m. to midnight daily.
Guests can stay only a maximum of three hours and must have a valid boarding pass.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic beverages.
Showers.
KAL Business Class Lounge
The KAL Business Class Lounge is after security on the right side near gate 3. The lounge is open to Priority Pass members only from 9:30 p.m. to 12:50 a.m. each day.
All passengers must have a boarding pass for a flight departing from Terminal 1.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcoholic beverages.
Showers.
Each Priority Pass member can bring in two guests, subject to a per-person charge if the type of membership requires it. The lounge can limit access because of space.
Be Relax Spa
Terminal 1 also has a Be Relax Spa, which could be a good and relaxing option for travelers if they have certain memberships to Priority Pass.
The spa is located after security near gate 5.
Some Priority Pass members can get certain massage or manicure services. Each treatment counts as a single lounge visit. Not all Priority Pass memberships give you access, though.
You also must have a boarding pass for same-day travel.
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Priority Pass lounges in JFK Terminal 4
Priority Pass has four lounges in JFK’s Terminal 4 and three non-lounge options.
Primeclass Lounge
The Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 4 is open 24 hours a day and is next to Gate A2.
Priority Pass members can stay only for a maximum of three hours. Access can be restricted if the lounge reaches capacity.
(Photo by Jody Rosenberg)
(Photo by Jody Rosenberg)
A same-day outbound JFK departure boarding pass is required.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Refreshments.
Alcohol (Complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to beer and wine. Premium alcoholic drinks are subject to payment).
Computer workstations.
Showers.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is after security on the level above the boarding areas for gates A4 and A5.
(Photo by Jody Rosenberg)
The lounge is open from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. Priority Pass members will not be admitted during other times, and capacity might be restricted.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Alcoholic beverages.
Refreshments.
Showers.
Luggage storage.
Spa treatments.
Guests can stay for a maximum of three hours and must have an outbound boarding pass for same-day travel from JFK.
Air India Maharaja Lounge
The Air India Maharaja Lounge is after security next to gate A5.
It is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, and entry might be limited because of capacity. Guests can stay for a maximum of three hours and must have a same-day JFK outbound boarding pass.
(Photo by Jody Rosenberg)
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Alcoholic beverages.
Refreshments.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways
The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways is after security on the same level to the left toward the A gates.
(Photo by Jody Rosenberg)
It’s open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, but non-Chase members can access it only between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Some Priority Pass members can access one Chase Sapphire Lounge per calendar year, and after that, visits are $75 each.
Amenities include:
Wi-Fi.
Alcoholic drinks are available after 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and after 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Refreshments.
Showers.
Prayer room.
Guests can stay for up to three hours per visit.
Non-lounge experiences in JFK Terminal 4
Some Priority Pass members might have access to three non-lounge options in Terminal 4 — a Minute Suites and two XpresSpa locations.
The Minute Suites is near gate B39 and is open 24 hours a day.
Some members can use their benefits for a one-hour stay with each additional hour at a discounted rate of $34.
The XpresSpa locations are near gate B22 and gate B24.
Some Priority Pass members can use the zero-gravity massage chair for 25 minutes. Guests must have a same-day boarding pass.
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Priority Pass lounges in JFK Terminal 5
Priority Pass members have limited options at JFK Terminal 5, and some members might have no options.
There is no traditional Priority Pass lounge available in Terminal 5, just a Be Relax Spa after security opposite gates 6 and 7.
You can get certain massage or manicure services using some types of Priority Pass memberships. Each treatment counts as a single lounge visit.
You also must have a boarding pass for same-day travel.
Priority Pass lounges in JFK Terminal 8
Priority Pass members also have limited options at JFK Terminal 8, and some members might have no options.
There is no traditional Priority Pass lounge available in Terminal 8, just a restaurant, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, located after security opposite gate 14.
It is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Some Priority Pass members can get $28 off their bill. They must have a boarding pass for same-day travel.
How to access Priority Pass lounges
Priority Pass sells three types of memberships.
Standard membership:
$99 a year.
$35 fee for members to visit lounges and have other experiences.
$35 fee for guests.
Standard Plus membership:
$329 a year.
10 lounge or experience visits for free then $35 each.
$35 fee for guests.
Prestige membership:
$469 a year.
Unlimited member visits.
$35 for guests.
Another way to access Priority Pass amenities is to have a credit card that includes a Priority Pass membership.
Credit cards that include Priority Pass benefits are at the Priority Pass Select level, which is just for people who get their membership through an American financial institution.
Before you try to get into a lounge with a membership that comes from a credit card, make sure you enroll in the benefit. Many cards will have a link to enroll from their card benefits page.
$550.
$395.
$695.
$650.
• Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.
• Includes two guests per visit.
• No restaurants.
• Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.
• No limit on the number of guests allowed.
• No restaurants.
• Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.
• Includes two guests per visit.
• No restaurants.
Terms apply.
• Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required.
• Includes two guests per visit.
• No restaurants.
Terms apply.
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