JetBlue has announced plans to open its first ever airport lounges.
A New York JFK Terminal 5 facility is scheduled for late 2025, followed “soon after” by a lounge at Boston Logan’s Terminal C.
The carrier said it recognised that “airport lounges have grown in popularity, which has resulted in overcrowding and long lines at other airline lounges”.
As a result entry will be limited to transatlantic Mint customers, TrueBlue Mosaic 4 members and holders of a soon-to-be-launched premium JetBlue credit card.
It hasn’t been specified, but as JetBlue is a US carrier it is assumed the credit card will be launched over the pond.
TrueBlue Mosaic 4 members and eligible credit cardholders will also receive complimentary access for an accompanying guest, and day passes and guest passes “will be available for purchase by additional eligible customers based on space availability”.
The airline also said that all customers will be able to purchase annual lounge passes.
Lounge access will be a major additional benefit for top level members of the TrueBlue loyalty programme, which was overhauled in 2023 with a new system of ‘Tiles’ and four Mosaic tier levels.
JetBlue’s lounge at New York JFK will measure around 750 sqm, while the Boston facility will be slightly larger at around 1,000 sqm.
Both lounges will feature local and regional artwork, as well as amenities focused around the concepts of Play, Work and Lounge.
Mixologists will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, while guests will be able to make use of private workspaces and enjoy complimentary food and beverages including barista-made coffee.
JetBlue said that the new lounges were part of its recently announced JetForward strategy, aimed at restoring profitability.
The carrier currently operates seasonal services from New York and Boston to Dublin and from JFK to Edinburgh, as well as year-round flights from Boston and New York JFK to both Gatwick and Heathrow.
However, as recently discussed on our forum JetBlue is suspending flights to Gatwick for the coming winter season, as well as cutting the frequency of its flights from JFK to Paris CDG.
Commenting on the news Marty St. George, president of JetBlue, said:
“Customers have asked for a JetBlue lounge for years and we can’t wait to unveil our take in New York and Boston.
“Lounges have become an essential offering for the growing numbers of customers seeking premium experiences, and JetBlue’s lounges will further boost the value of our TrueBlue loyalty program as we expand our portfolio of JetBlue credit cards.”
