"First-class flyers on select airlines will presumably have access to this exclusive space, but lounge access policies are still being finalized," Plaza Premium told TPG.
Access may also be available through day passes or Priority Pass membership, as seen in other Plaza Premium locations.
The arrivals-area lounge, named the Plaza Premium Lounge, spans 4,200 square feet and offers showers for travelers looking to freshen up after long flights before heading into New York City. This lounge could also benefit departing passengers who arrive before check-in opens.
"Plaza Premium mentions that departing travelers who arrive before check-in opens might be interested in hanging out in this lounge. As mentioned, access details are still being finalized, but it'd be great to see airlines with early morning arrivals team up with Plaza Premium to offer their business-class flyers access to the space after landing."
This arrivals facility is expected to become JFK’s only arrivals lounge and could be among the very few such lounges across U.S. airports. Arrivals lounges are more commonly found in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East where they cater mainly to business travelers.
"In fact, this will become JFK's only arrivals lounge and one of, if not the only, across the U.S."
Plaza Premium Group also plans a meet-and-greet service for travelers seeking concierge-style assistance at JFK’s new terminal.
Beyond these common-use lounges from Plaza Premium Group, three airline-branded lounges are confirmed: Korean Air (16,000 square feet), Qatar Airways (15,000 square feet), and Turkish Airlines (11,000 square feet). Another airline lounge is expected but has not yet been announced; there will not be any credit card-branded lounges when Terminal One opens.
Airlines confirmed for operation at Terminal One include Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines [https://www.airfrance.us/], Etihad Airways [https://www.etihad.com/], LOT Polish Airlines [https://www.lot.com/us/en/], Korean Air [https://www.koreanair.com/], EVA Air [https://www.evaair.com/en-global/index.html], Air Serbia [https://www.airserbia.com/en/us/homepage], SAS Scandinavian Airlines [https://www.flysas.com/en/], Neos Air [https://us.neosair.com/en_us/homepage.html], Philippine Airlines [https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home], Turkish Airlines [https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/], Air New Zealand [https://www.airnewzealand.com/usa-home], Royal Air Maroc [https://www.royalairmaroc.com/us-en], Air China [http://www.airchina.us/US/GB/Home/index.shtml?pid=INTL_Switcher_HomePage_EN&WT.mc_id=SEA_GG_USA_BRAND&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gXmeAIGz2Ht_Ja3OjHicEezxTfMTpBNsY5kYOsCwlf7N9cMST3ShnwaAlkgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds], China Airlines [https://calec.china-airlines.com/us/en/flight-reservation/book-a-flight-tickets.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand-ww_en-us-bmm&utm_content=text-ad-bookflight-all&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gaRx5w8Tq1Rr5poybJJkmFhBRUevh6yAxI54l_3tMFiSGZaEvfvwqYaAhmHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds], Gulf Air [https://www.gulfair.com/en-us/homepage.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gbEmB_UUtksCToTiEyArar40CehuWnPbQCoIl2kLbWVOc-__jyA-nsaAmAcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] , Qatar Airways [https://www.qatarairways.com/en-us/homepage.html?CID=SXSEM03553445&GCLID=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gaQKlmrfPauIP_tpr6ulAAHIMyXyjVmr06AwU-J9IVOCuImq3p6OokaAuGbEALw_wcB&GCLSRC=aw.ds] , and Egyptair [http://egyptairglobal.secure.force.com/searchflight?language=en].
The terminal project forms part of a $19 billion modernization effort by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at JFK Airport. This includes two new terminals as well as upgrades to existing ones along with improved ground transportation facilities and roadway systems.
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