JetBlue to Open First Airport Lounges at New York’s JFK and Boston Logan in 2025
JetBlue is making a splash in the premium travel space with its first airport lounges. The New York-based airline will open two lounges starting in 2025, JetBlue said Thursday — one at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and one at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Access will be a top perk for JetBlue loyalists, from first-class passengers Mosaic’s Elite Status for flying customers Premium Mint Cabin on transatlantic routes.
This is also a complimentary benefit for future cardholders of the soon-to-be-announced JetBlue premium credit card.
It’s a bold move by JetBlue, clearly aimed at competing more aggressively with larger Northeast carriers like Delta Air Lines, which has a significant presence at both JFK and Logan — and recently cut the ribbon on a premium airline. Delta One Lounge this summer
“Customers have been asking for a JetBlue lounge for years and we are excited to announce this project in New York and Boston,” President Marty St. George said in a statement announcing the news Thursday.
A reversal in plans
Adding lounges to its portfolio is also a stunning reversal for JetBlue.
Recently this summer, executives has lowered the possibility about adding a lounge network and pointing to other areas of JetBlue’s operations (such as its famous in-flight food and beverage service) as areas of focus for the airline to maintain its competitive edge.
“Yes, people like lounges. Obviously, lounges are better than no lounge… lounges are also incredibly expensive,” St. George said in a June interview with TPG. “The question is, are lounges worth it? [profit and loss] Should we implement this massive transatlantic lounge network? No.”
Since then, however, JetBlue leaders have laid out a complex strategy to return the airline to profitability for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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The plan, dubbed “JetForward,” includes a $400 million investment in premium products between 2025 and 2027.
Details on the road ahead In late July, JetBlue executives publicly teased a major announcement about the premium product. Some on Wall Street predicts a first-class domestic style products on board
However, the airline has instead decided to venture into the airport lounge space with two clubs at its largest hubs.
Once open, the lounges will prove to be a major draw for customers looking to achieve premium status in JetBlue’s TrueBlue Program or are planning a Mint flight on the airline The European route network is growing..
What we know about JetBlue’s new lounge
JetBlue’s first airport lounge, measuring 8,000 square feet, will open in late 2025 inside JFK Airport’s Terminal 5, the airline announced Thursday.
A second 11,000-square-foot facility in Boston’s Terminal C will open soon after.
We don’t have any renderings to show you yet; the lounge design is still in development, a spokesperson told TPG.
However, the company says it’s no surprise that the facilities will feature the airline’s trademark blue aesthetic — along with local and regional artwork and other personal touches.
JetBlue’s lounges will feature three unique areas or themes, called “Play,” “Work,” and “Lounge.”
JetBlue said each facility will offer a full-service bar and barista-equipped coffee bar, along with lounge areas and private work stations. The lounges will also feature free, high-speed Wi-Fi, plenty of charging outlets, and complimentary food and drinks.
“Customers love the JetBlue experience,” St. George said Thursday. “We’re bringing the thoughtful touches you find on our flights to the lounge experience.”
Who will get access to JetBlue’s new lounge?
As you’ll find at many airline lounge networks, there are a variety of ways you can gain access to a JetBlue lounge — from booking a premium class ticket to getting in with a credit card or paying for a membership directly.
Has Mosaic status 4
Complimentary lounge access will be a new perk for Mosaic 4 members, the highest elite level in the TrueBlue program. These members will be allowed to bring one guest into the lounge for free.
Bringing the Future of JetBlue Premium Credit Cards
JetBlue will soon release details on a new, higher-end credit card, the company announced Thursday. That card will likely have a higher annual fee than the airline’s existing co-branded card portfolio, but it will also come with additional perks — one of which is free access to the airline’s new network of lounges.
These members are also allowed to bring guests with them.
Mint Travel to Europe
Booking a transatlantic flight in Mint premium cabin will include pre-flight access to the JetBlue lounge (this benefit is limited to passengers flying on Mint fares; no passengers booked in main cabin are allowed to access the lounge).
Buy annual pass
Finally, like many airline lounges, you’ll be able to purchase an annual pass. The airline hasn’t shared pricing details yet, but other (larger) airline lounge networks typically charge annual membership fees of several hundred dollars.
Additionally, JetBlue said it will sell tickets by the day based on seat availability and availability.
Read more: Best credit cards for airport lounge access
Additional Mosaic perks announced
A new lounge network and a premium co-branded credit card weren’t the only new TrueBlue offerings JetBlue unveiled Thursday.
The airline also revealed another perk for its top elite members.
Starting in 2025, the airline will offer new incentives for Mosaic 4 members to continue earning Tiles elite status.
Members with at least 250 tiles will earn two more “Switch to Mint” Certificate for every 100 tiles earned. This number exceeds the number of certificates accumulated to achieve Mosaic 3 and Mosaic 4 status.
As a reminder, TrueBlue members will receive a Tiles for every $100 spent with airlines and one Tile for every $1,000 spent with co-branded credit cards under current program terms.
The last line
Just months after downplaying the possibility of opening airport lounges in the near future, JetBlue has changed course with two lounges planned, starting in late 2025, at its two biggest hubs — JFK and Boston.
JetBlue is certainly entering the competitive airport lounge scene, given the rise of new and luxury club categories, including the Delta One Lounge at JFK, and the credit card company’s portfolio, including Chasing Sapphire, Capital One And American Express Centurion Card Lounges are popping up at airports across the country.
At the same time, the addition of a lounge would be an attractive prospect for travelers looking to fly JetBlue to and from the Northeast — and turn their attention to the TrueBlue loyalty program.
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