Plaza Premium will bring two lounges (including one ultra-premium lounge) to the new Terminal One at JFK
The $19 billion project that will turn JFK into a true world hub is taking more and more shape. [...]
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The $19 billion project that will transform JFK into a true global hub takes more and more shape. In the heart of the New Terminal One, opening in 2026, there will be two new spaces signed Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the independent airport hospitality giant honored for the ninth consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
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We are talking about almost 1,300 square meters of luxury and comfort distributed in two lounges: a Plaza Premium First post-security and a Plaza Premium Lounge in the arrivals area, which is accessible before checkpoints.
Just in the video I posted last week, I told about the new features that are coming to the new terminal
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The real star will be the Plaza Premium First, a space of over 800 square meters, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Here we will find:
- Infinity Room, the most exclusive area, designed for those who want the ultimate in privacy and personalized service.
- Dining a la carte, with curated menus and restaurant-level dishes.
- Dedicated cocktail bar, with custom-prepared signature drinks.
The goal is clear: to offer an experience beyond that of the classic first and business class lounges, transforming it into a true sanctuary of calm within the busiest international airport in the United States.
A lounge in the arrivals area: a unicum at JFK
The second opening, of more than 400sqm, will be located before security checks, in the arrivals area. A rarity for U.S. airports, and a plus that will appeal to different profiles of travelers:
- Who lands and wants to a shower and a hot dish before diving into the city,
- Who accompanies a friend or family member and wants to Spend some time together in a relaxing environment,
- Who arrives very early and is looking for A comfortable oasis to work or rest.
With quality catering, bar, showers, and business center, this space promises to become a landmark for even the most seasoned frequent flyers.
Plaza Premium will not be limited to lounge spaces. In the new Terminal One it will also bring the ALLWAYS Meet & Assist, a "curb-to-gate" concierge: dedicated check-in, fast track to security, baggage assistance, and personalized welcome upon arrival or departure. All bookable directly online.
Who will use the new Terminal One and what lounges there will be
The New Terminal One will be the new home of some of the most prestigious international airlines, with a list that touches every continent. These include. Air France and KLM for Europe, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air. for the Middle East, Korean Air and EVA Air for East Asia, not forgetting Air China, China Airlines and Philippine Airlines. Also completing the picture are carriers such as SAS, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Neos, Air New Zealand, Royal Air Maroc and Egyptair.
To date, the following are already certain Qatar lounge presence, the first on American soil, Turkish's and Korean's. All that is missing from this roll call is the announcement of Air France KLM., impossible to think that the French carrier will not open its own hall at an airport like JFK, Where there is already.
It will host six lounge, the four operated by the companies and two independent (PPG's), also available to walk-in passengers, so these will be the only ones potentially open to Priority Pass holders or similar papers, but details have not yet been published.
Lufthansa and consequently ITA Airways With all the other companies in the group instead they will leave the old Terminal only When the new T6 will be completed of which the German group will be the first tenant.
A project that changes JFK
New Terminal One is the centerpiece of JFK's renovation plan: 23 gates, over 240 thousand sq. ft., a terminal almost as large as the two new terminals at LaGuardia combined . . The first phase will open in 2026, with 14 gates and the new arrivals and departures. Upon completion in 2030, it will be the airport's largest terminal.
