JetBlue’s first lounge at New York JFK to open on December 18, BOS lounge to open in 2026
JetBlue becomes another airline in the United States to offer lounge access to its customers.
JetBlue has confirmed the opening day for its inaugural lounge at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which is part of the carrier’s push into more premium markets. The lounge will be named ‘BlueHouse.’
On December 11, 2025, JetBlue unveiled its first-ever lounge, which will welcome travelers at JFK’s Terminal 5 from December 18. Called ‘BlueHouse,’ the “inviting, stylish, and uniquely JetBlue” space was designed to replicate a home environment, “inspired by the energy and character of New York City.”
“It introduces a more relaxed, seamless experience to play, work, and unwind, with thoughtful design and technology that reduce long lines and make travel feel easier and less stuffy from the moment customers walk in.”
According to Marty St. George, the lounge would help the airline’s flagship terminal “feel more like home,” since it is going to be “warm, comfortable, and elevated in a way that’s distinctly JetBlue, with the hospitality and thoughtful amenities our customers have been asking for.”
“As our first lounge, it represents an exciting milestone in our JetForward journey as we focus on bringing affordable, premium experiences from the aircraft to the airport.”
The 9,000 square feet (836.1 square meters) area, inspired by Art Deco design, will have local flavors infused through fresh bites curated by a local company, as well as beverages from New York-based partners.
BlueHouse will also offer high-speed WiFi, power outlets, a game room, and both open seating and quiet areas, catering to passengers who want to either socialize, work, or relax before taking their JetBlue flight.
Stephanie Evans Green, the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand at JetBlue, said that the carrier’s goal was to invoke a feeling of “stepping into a warm and stylish New York City apartment filled with character, where layers of JetBlue history and New York iconography can be discovered with every visit.”
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Access to the lounge will be free to Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier cardmembers, and customers flying Mint across the Atlantic Ocean, with the airline allowing a complimentary guest. For each additional guest, travelers will be charged $39.
Meanwhile, Mosaic 1 to 3 members, JetBlue Plus and Business cardmembers, non-transatlantic Mint passengers, and annual BlueHouse members will be able to purchase limited access passes to the lounge from February 2026.
JetBlue is set to open its second lounge, located at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), in 2026.
The airline reiterated that BlueHouse was a major element of its JetForward strategy, announced in July 2024, primarily targeting a return to sustainable profitability. One of the key pillars of the strategy has been to enhance its “product offerings and loyalty perks to attract customers that value high quality and premium experiences.”
“[The lounge] sets a new benchmark for approachable hospitality in the heart of T5.”
JetBlue is not the only lounge-less United States airline that is looking to add premium spaces to its on-ground experience. In an interview with CNBC, Bob Jordan, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Southwest Airlines, confirmed that the carrier is actively looking into adding lounges at airports it serves, saying that the spaces “would be a huge, next benefit for our customers.”
Previously, documents from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) revealed that Southwest Airlines had applied to lease space for a lounge at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Rytis Beresnevicius
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