Greenwich Lounge

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The basics

Operated by

American Airlines (AA)

Alliance

oneworld

Food:

Complimentary snacks
Complimentary cold buffet
Complimentary hot buffet

Drinks:

Complimentary soft drinks
Complimentary house wine and beer
Complimentary liquor
Complimentary full bar
Premium drinks for sale

Other amenities:

Overview

Note: The Greenwich Lounge was formerly known as the American Airlines Flagship Lounge.

The Greenwich Lounge at New York JFK airport has a storied history. The club launched in May 2017 as the American Airlines Flagship Lounge, was expanded in September 2018, and then rebranded and further expanded in December 2022 as the Greenwich Lounge.

In its current incarnation, the Greenwich Lounge is operated in partnership between American Airlines and British Airways and serves as a business class lounge for long-haul flights operated by American Airlines, British Airways, and oneworld partners.

The Greenwich Lounge occupies the footprint of the former Flagship Lounge, Flagship Dining Lounge, and adjacent Admirals Club. (Admirals Club members can visit the club in Concourse C, while First Class passengers who used to have access to Flagship Dining can now enjoy the luxurious Chelsea Lounge.)

Greenwich Lounge JFK design

Greenwich Lounge – New York JFK | © American Airlines

Located in Terminal 8, after security, on the mezzanine level, the vast Greenwich Lounge boasts a new design which bridges tradition and modernity, with a conservative color palette and Earth tones, along with clean lines and efficient lighting.

Guests will find a choice of seats, all equipped with power and USB ports, including high-backed seats offering enhanced privacy, convivial traditional seating areas, communal tables, and recessed nooks embedded in the walls with a built-in table.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows reveal views of the tarmac and let plenty of natural light in. A separate quiet room offers a more secluded space outfitted with recliners.

Greenwich Lounge JFK amenities

Greenwich Lounge – New York JFK | © American Airlines

At the center of the Greenwich Lounge at New York JFK airport is a self-serve bar offering a selection of wines and Champagnes. There is also a large selection of liqueurs and spirits, as well as a “mix-your-own cocktail” station with rotating recipes on display. The bar is not staffed. Espresso, juices, and soft drinks are also available, with a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine which lets patrons choose from hundreds of drinks concoctions with a touch screen.

A large buffet features a substantial assortment of appetizers, hot entrees, and desserts.

Eight modern shower suites are outfitted with a walk-in rain shower, a sink, and a toilet, and come with CO Bigelow bath amenities in wall-mounted dispensers.

Access rules

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Greenwich Lounge at New York, NY - John F. Kennedy International (JFK) welcomes:

American Airlines Flagship First and Business passengers departing on a same-day American Airlines Flagship route (see notes below)
American Airlines Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum passengers departing on a same-day American Airlines Flagship route, regardless of class of service (see notes below)
American Airlines ConciergeKey passengers departing on a same-day flight operated by American Airlines, regardless of class of service.
British Airways Gold Guest List members departing on a same-day flight operated by British Airways, regardless of class of service.
First Class and Business Class passengers departing on a same-day intercontinental flight operated by a oneworld member airlines.
oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers departing on a same-day flight operated by a oneworld member airline, as long as their status was not issued by American Airlines or Alaska, regardless of class of service.

Notes:

American Airlines Flagship routes include three-class transcontinental and Hawaii-bound flights, US to Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, New Zealand; US to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay.
For connecting passengers, lounge access will be determined on the international long haul ticketed flight (either First of Business Class) regardless of the ticketed class of travel on the international short haul or domestic flight.
Intercontinental First Class and Concierge Key members departing on American Airlines Flagship routes can visit the more luxurious Chelsea Lounge, while American Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro customers flying on Flagship routes, Concierge Key members, and oneworld Emerald customers whose status was issued by a non-US carrier should head over to the nicer Soho Lounge.

Airlines

You may have access to Greenwich Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details.

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oneworld

Access for eligible customers traveling on the following oneworld member airlines only.

Alaska Airlines (AS)	American Airlines (AA)	British Airways (BA)
Cathay Pacific (CX)	Finnair (AY)	Iberia (IB)
Japan Airlines (JL)	Malaysia Airlines (MH)	Qantas (QF)
Qatar Airways (QR)	Royal Air Maroc (AT)	Royal Jordanian (RJ)
SriLankan (UL)

Yelp

4.0 / 5, based on 25 reviews

Keila N.

2019-06-25 13:24:47

There's an American Airlines Flagship Lounge at LAX but it's not nearly as impressive as this one. There's access to this lounge when you fly first class....

Dennis S.

2019-06-08 10:19:48

Always nice to escape the main waiting area of the airport on a long layover. This place is a nice respite. They help take the pain out of long trips. Enjoy!

Fifi C.

2019-01-26 02:26:15

I came here at 4:30 am. It's a clean with brightly lighted lounge and yet still give a relaxing atmosphere . I'm impressed with breakfast selections from...

Mike S.

2018-06-15 12:50:02

It's a bit funny that the review shows this is an expensive place, considering that everything in is is free. 🙂 So terminal 8 at JFK had a couple of...

Dave K.

2018-05-02 05:59:36

Wow! As a EP frequent flyer I must say the Flagship Lounge will keep me flying American forever! Nicely decorated. KILLER shower rooms. FULL...

Jenn L.

2018-03-05 15:19:36

Ahhh the much anticipated renovate flagship lounge. I have to say it's much better than its predecessor. I've been through 8 times now and here are my...

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Easy access, nice facilities, large choice of premium alcohol. But food is barely acceptable, honestly public school cantine level. And service is slooooow

March 18, 2023, 4:48 pm

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Meilensammler

Fantastic lounge with great interior and sensational apron view with the Manhattan Skyline in the background. Plenty of seats in many different areas. Quite empty when I entered early afternoon, but very crowded later on. Staff was very nice and professional.

Very nice buffet with good choice of food including many warm items. There also is a Fine Dining area for First Class Passengers. Enormous selection of beverages including champagnes, wines, many different beers and spirits.

Free WIFI which was very slow when used by many people. Some newspapers and magazines, nice restrooms and showers.

October 17, 2017, 12:00 pm

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MarceloNY

Almost non existent selection of snacks ( there is no food in here). Very limited drinks. You have to pay for most of the real food or drinks. Good WIFI
Super crowded.

June 3, 2017, 7:53 am

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