Chelsea Lounge

New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK) Terminal 8, Concourse B, near gate B14
Courtesy of British Airways
Courtesy of British Airways

Courtesy of British Airways
Courtesy of British Airways

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The basics
Operated by
British Airways (BA)
British Airways (BA)
Alliance
OneWorld
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Mon
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Tue
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Wed
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Thu
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Fri
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Sat
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Sun
4:15 am - 11:30 pm
Bathroom: yesBusiness Center: yesComplimentary Wi-Fi: yesShowers: yesFamily Room: noSmoking Room: no
Food:
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Complimentary hot buffet
  • Complimentary full service restaurant
Drinks:
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Complimentary full bar
Other amenities:         
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Overview
Opened on December 1st, 2022 and designed and operated in partnership between British Airways and American Airlines, the Chelsea Lounge at New York JFK airport is the most luxurious club at Terminal 8.

The Chelsea Lounge is an exclusive retreat for British Airways First Class and American Airlines Flagship First Class passengers, as well as the airlines’ top-spenders: British Airways Gold Guest List and American ConciergeKey members.

The Chelsea Lounge boasts a bespoke Champagne bar adorned with hand-molded frosted glass, fire-side seating, a complimentary full-service restaurant, business facilities, and spacious shower suites. Guests will enjoy both American and British classics such as afternoon tea service and a menu curated by James Beard Award finalist chef Ayesha Nurdjaja.

Spreading over 10,000 square feet, the Chelsea Lounge accommodates 128 customers in elegant but dim surroundings: the lounge offers plenty of privacy but lacks windows.

Access rules
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Chelsea Lounge at New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK) welcomes:

  • American Airlines Flagship First passengers departing on a same-day American Airlines Flagship route (see notes below)
  • American Airlines ConciergeKey passengers departing on a same-day flight same-day American Airlines Flagship route, regardless of class of service (see notes below)
  • American Airlines Flagship Business Plus passengers departing on a same-day flight.
  • British Airways First Class passengers departing on a same-day flight.
  • British Airways Gold Guest List members departing on a same-day flight operated by British Airways, 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.
  • The Chelsea Lounge is exclusively for British Airways and American Airlines passengers. First Class passengers flying with other oneworld airlines are invited to visit the Soho Lounge.
Airlines

You may have access to Chelsea 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, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.

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oneworld

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

American Airlines (AA)American Airlines (AA)British Airways (BA)British Airways (BA)  

Food & Beverages

Champagne Bar

Champagne

  • Moét & Chandon Nectar (France)
  • Moét & Chandon Brut (France)
  • Moét & Chadon Ice Imperial (France)
  • Moét & Chandon Rose (France)
  • Ruinart Blanc de Blanc (France)
  • Krug Grande Cuvee (France)
  • Gruet Brut NV (New Mexico)
  • Giuliana Prosecco Extra Dry (France)

Traditional style

  • Lanson Le Black Label Brut
  • Laurent-Perrier Brut La Cuvee
  • Krug Grande Cuvee

Unique styles

  • Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
  • Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose
  • Moét & Chandon Nectar Imperial

Champagne flights

  • Drier style: Jacquesson Champagne Extra Brut Cuvee #745, Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut, Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Terrior Premier Cru
  • Sweeter style: Heidsieck & Co Champagne Extra Dry, Moét & Chandon Nectar Imperial, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec

Sparkling from around the world

  • Nyetimber Classic Cuvee
  • Gruet Brut NV
  • Lanson Le Black Label Brut

 

Breakfast (until 11 am)

  • Warm seasonal fruit cereal
  • Bacon sandwich
  • English porridge
  • Eggs benedict
  • French toast
  • All American Breakfast
  • The British Breakfast
  • Sourdough avocado toast
  • Acai, granola and berry bowl
  • Smoked salmon carpaccio

All day

Starters

  • Wild mushroom toast
  • Prawn cocktail
  • Roasted tomato soup

Salads

  • Honey roasted beets
  • Kale salad
  • Ceasar salad

Main course

  • Steak frites
  • Roasted chicken breast
  • Butternut squash curry
  • Lamb tagine
  • Sole meuniere

Dessert

  • Chocolate pralie dome
  • New York style toffee cheesecake
  • Olive oil cake
  • Assorted sorbet and ice cream

Yelp

5.0 / 5, based on 1 reviews

Jeffrey B.
Jeffrey B.
2023-01-11 10:15:42
 Just when all hope of decent service from an Airline appears lost, something surprises you - if you have the budget or miles for First Class. As a...
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  • Mat Barrow
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    Used the lounge early December, soon after opening. It wasn’t a great experience, far inferior to the old Concorde Room before the amalgamation, I’m surprised and disappointed that they didn’t seem to bring any of the old staff over.

    Champagnes were severely lacking, they only had a couple, and the best options (e.g. Krug) were unavailable. I’m back again next week, so hoping for an improvement.

    Food was pretty awful, the burger was too greasy to eat, and there didn’t seem to be any snacks to help yourself to other than the slow and inefficient table service.

    Ambience in the old Concorde room was lovely, always quiet and elegant, where the Chelsea lounge felt much more brash and busy. I miss the individual booths of the Concorde dining, in the new lounge it’s all open, although as with the old lounge, you can choose to eat from any seat in the lounge, not just the dining area.

    The First class check-in area is much nicer than the old terminal though, and security was very quick and painless (we’re Global Entry with TSA PreCheck, which helped).

    Overall, I’m hopeful that things will improve as the staff get up to speed, the chefs improve and the champagnes are stocked.

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  • Rakesh Gupta
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    Horrible service. It is better to have self serve than waiting for 30 to 45 minutes for someone to show up and longer wait for ordered items to be delivered. I called one or two persons and they said to be there in a moment, and then never show up.

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