JetBlue to introduce airport lounges
JetBlue has announced plans for its first-ever airport lounges to be located at two airports in the northeast US, as the airline makes a push for more premium passengers.
The carrier plans to open dedicated lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in late 2025 and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C soon after.
JetBlue said the change in strategy was triggered by a need to meet a “growing demand for premium offerings”. The airline’s Mint premium seat has proved popular with passengers and the introduction of lounges is seen as a natural follow-on.
Airport lounges have grown in popularity since the pandemic, which has resulted in scenes of overcrowding shared on social media, so access to JetBlue lounges will be reserved primarily for its “most loyal customers” as well as premium credit cardmembers.
“Customers have asked for a JetBlue lounge for years and we can’t wait to unveil our take in New York and Boston,” said Marty St. George, president of JetBlue.
“Lounges have become an essential offering for the growing numbers of customers seeking premium experiences, and JetBlue’s lounges will further boost the value of our TrueBlue loyalty program as we expand our portfolio of JetBlue credit cards.”
