SWISS Lounge
COVID-19 closure: SWISS Lounge at New York JFK airport is temporarily closed.
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- Complimentary cold buffet
- Complimentary hot buffet
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Complimentary house wine and beer
- Complimentary liquor
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- Flight information monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV
SWISS Lounge JFK design
The design of the SWISS Lounge at JFK will be immediately familiar to the airline’s frequent flyers, with its signature wall made of Jura stone, black and white tones, and Vitra designer seats. The space is modern and simple with clean lines; perhaps even too minimalist for some.
Each comfortable seat comes with a small side table, lamp, and power outlet. Counter style seating runs along the floor to ceiling window, giving patrons a first row seat on the bustling tarmac. By the buffet is a small dining area. There are also high tables that would be ideal for laptop users, but unfortunately lack power outlets.
The windows let plenty of natural light in, although the dominant black tones give the club a slightly dark feel in the evenings.
While the space is reasonably large overall, the lounge does tend to get busy and may be crowded at peak times, obliterating the impact of the otherwise serene design.
SWISS Lounge JFK amenities
The food selection is hit or miss. Overall, the fare tends to be relatively simple, with a selection of snacks and deli items. Around meal times, SWISS offers a limited selection of hot and cold appetizers and entrees, though the spread is somewhat paltry overall for a premium international departure lounge, and the buffet isn’t always replenished on a regular basis. In our opinion, the selection doesn’t qualify as a substitute for a meal, which is unfortunate because flights from JFK to western Europe tend to be very short, and passengers would probably appreciate the option to dine on a ground in order to maximize sleep on board.
Simple but well-appointed showers are available: inquire at the reception desk. Other amenities include a TV/theater room, a quiet room with recliner chairs, as well as a selection of newspapers and magazines.
SWISS Lounge JFK bottom line
Overall, the SWISS Lounge at New York JFK provides an elegant and convenient space to relax before a flight, but the overall lack of real estate and somewhat limited buffet spread fail to impress. In contrast, sister company Lufthansa operates a superior, showcase three-level lounge complex in Terminal 1 — it’s unfortunate that the airport authority restricts access to passengers holding a boarding pass for flights departing from Terminal 1.
Note: the SWISS Lounge used to be located outside security, however it isn’t the case anymore.
- The minimalist design.
- The availability of power outlets.
- The crowds.
You may have access to SWISS 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.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
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SWISS Lounge at New York, NY - John F. Kennedy International (JFK) welcomes:
- First Class passengers departing the same day on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (+1 guest and children under the age of 18)
- Business Class passengers departing the same day on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (no guests)
- Miles & More HON Circle members departing the same day on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (+1 guest and children under the age of 18)
- Miles & More Senator members departing the same day on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (+1 guest and children under the age of 18)
- Miles & More Frequent Traveller members (no guests)
- Star Alliance Gold passengers departing the same day on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline in any class of service (+1 guest and children under the age of 18)
- United Club members departing on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (+1 guest)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on an international flight operated by SWISS or a Star Alliance member airline (+1 guest)
Guests must be departing on the same flight as the passenger who invited them.
Cards accepted

When flying Star Alliance.


When flying Star Alliance.
2.0 / 5, based on 16 reviews
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Overall ratings
The lounge is very average as far as comfort and convenience to Singapore Airlines gate is concerned. The shining ray of light is a lovely young lady who works there named Tyra. Service with a smile, a consummate professional for one so young. Tyra was incredibly helpful and kind, just what a weary traveller needs. This company should recognise her strengths and provide training so she maximises her potential!
Feels cramp and suffocating. Small with a lot of chairs and small selection of drinks or food. The food that they have I found it tasty and fresh. Love the complementary chocolate at the door.
The worst lounge ever seen
Ridiculous, I suppose to take my flight at 00:10am, but my flight got delayed to 3:10 they kicked me out of this F* lounge because they need to close the place… I should sue this place…
Worst business class lounge
Hardly any food – and pastries not fresh
Clinical, unwelcoming , few charging points
Very very basic – did they forget to decorate this place ?
Expected so much more