Korean Air KAL Lounge

New York, NY - John F. Kennedy (JFK) Terminal 1, near gate 3
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The basics
Operated by
Korean Air (KE)
Korean Air (KE)
Alliance
SkyTeam
SkyTeam
Mon
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Tue
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Wed
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Thu
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Fri
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Sat
9:45 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Sun
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
9:30 pm - 12:50 am
Bathroom: yesBusiness Center: yesComplimentary Wi-Fi: yesShowers: yesFamily Room: noSmoking Room: no
Food:
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Complimentary soups
Drinks:
  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Complimentary house wine and beer
  • Complimentary liquor
Other amenities:               
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Overview
Recharge and relax at New York, NY John F. Kennedy International Airport. Korean Air KAL Lounge is located at Terminal 1, near gate 3. The club welcomes premium passengers departing on Korean Air and SkyTeam partner airlines, as well as Priority Pass members.

Grab a seat and take a break ahead of your flight. Korean Air KAL Lounge offers a broad set of amenities:

  • Be productive or simply relax with complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Pamper yourself with a shower.
  • Enjoy a selection of reading materials.
  • Help yourself from a selection of snacks and beverages.
  • Relax with an adult beverage.

Korean Air KAL Lounge also features conference rooms, conference rooms (for a fee), and televisions.

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

  • First Class passengers departing on a same-day Korean Air flight.
  • Prestige Class passengers departing on a same-day Korean Air flight.
  • Korean Air SKYPASS Million Miler Club and Morning Calm Premium Club members (+1 guest)
  • Korean Air SKYPASS Morning Calm Club members (with restrictions, see link below for details.)
  • SkyTeam Elite Plus members departing on or connecting to/from a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member, in any class of service (+1 guest)

Notes:

  • Guests must be traveling on any flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Member must remain with the guests at all times during the visit.
  • Lounge access will be provided only at your departure airport and not on arrival, unless you are connecting to a domestic flight or other qualifying international flight.

View detailed access rules at koreanair.com

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Cards accepted

DragonPass membership accepted

DragonPass
No access at peak hours

Priority Pass membership accepted - click to save 10%!

Priority Pass (Standard, Standard Plus, Prestige)
No access at peak hours

Yelp

3.0 / 5, based on 17 reviews

Lynda H.
Lynda H.
2019-09-13 16:10:45
 Korean Air phone Number +1(844)-540-9444; Korean Air contact Number +1(844)-540-9444; Korean Air toll free Number +1(844)-540-9444; Korean Air customer...
Andrew B.
Andrew B.
2019-05-02 12:19:17
 I enjoyed this lounge! I see a lot of hate on here for it but it has everything you need! It is not the glitz and glamour of other places but they have...
Mel T.
Mel T.
2019-04-09 13:26:04
 It's not the best but not the worst. Most Priority Pass lounges I've been to were in other countries, since US airports seem to have a shortage of lounges....
Livi K.
Livi K.
2019-03-14 14:56:52
 They seem to be remodeling or something because the section where appetizers would be was empty with a sign apologizing. They only had some muffins, cheese,...
Livi K.
Livi K.
2019-03-14 14:56:52
 They seem to be remodeling or something because the section where appetizers would be was empty with a sign apologizing. They only had some muffins, cheese,...
Varun D.
Varun D.
2019-02-14 14:46:36
 Don't know why this place is getting such a bad rep with all the 1 star reviews. Sure its not the best lounge at JFK but its definitely way way better than...
Monica S.
Monica S.
2018-10-05 07:02:46
 Located in terminal one of JFK airport this is my least favorite lounge that I've been to. Unfortunately, we were rejected by the Air France lounge so this...
Monica S.
Monica S.
2018-10-05 07:02:46
 Located in terminal one of JFK airport this is my least favorite lounge that I've been to. Unfortunately, we were rejected by the Air France lounge so this...
Daniel B.
Daniel B.
2018-06-30 17:59:16
 They go around and kick everyone out at 8:30pm including priority pass holders. They also control food and drink items. Only had Budweiser's for beer and...
Rima F.
Rima F.
2018-02-15 06:49:48
 Pleasantly surprised by this well managed and comfortable lounge at JFK. The food offerings were good and varied, and the staff were attentive and helpful....
Wai L.
Wai L.
2017-05-07 13:57:02
 KAL lounge available to priority pass holders (pay $450 a year for your Amex platinum card and get lounge access and $200 rebate on travel expenses) Pros....
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  • MarceloNY

    Only small selection of bad Snacks or drinks. Old decor and uninviting. Staff unfriendly.
    You do not feel welcome here.

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