John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK is an airport we love to hate. It’s not the worst in the USA (Newark and LAX are competing for that title), but it’s not as awkward as we like to think it is. It is the 6th busiest airport in the United States, which makes it an automatic target for disdain. Let’s get you the hook-up to make navigating this behemoth better…
First of all, let’s talk about the JFK website. They have some fantastic up-to-the-minute statistics that are very helpful. From a flight tracker, to security wait times, to parking availability, to walk times to gates from the security checkpoint, this is a super-user-friendly site. Take advantage of it.
Second of all, if you are not a member of any one of a half-dozen apps that get you into multiple lounges, you’re crazy for not spending the money. These apps are the key to making frequent air travel bearable. LoungeBuddy, Priority Pass, Mastercard Airport Experiences, and LoungeKey are just a few of the best. Even if you are, God forbid, flying coach, you are still hanging out in the lounge, which is where you belong.
The Top 5 Lounges at JFK are:
Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (Terminal 4 Gate B31). If you have to fly Delta, this is a nice spot.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge (Terminal 8, Concourse B) is a nice, upgraded version of an Admirals Club.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. (Terminal 4). If you are a Gold customer, you can use the lounge even if you are flying with another airline.
The Emirates Lounge. (Terminal 4 Gate A6). It’s Emirates. It’s good.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Terminal 1), right behind security. The Lufthansa First Class Lounge has excellent food.
Get an app, get a day pass, just don’t let everyday travel through JFK International Airport keep you out of the lounges and away from the luxury amenities you so richly deserve. You’ve been informed! Travel well, friends.
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