Amenities, from 14 metrics
Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) has 6 lounges. Served by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Finnair, and more.
- Lounges
- 6 open
- Best rated
- Chelsea Lounge
- Airlines
- 13
- Details checked
Lounges
Details checked as recently as .
Best-rated lounge in Terminal 8
Chelsea Lounge4.6
Amenity ratings
Security speed, bag delivery, the walk to your gate, and the rest of terminal life, each scored 1–5.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Security speed
- through the checkpoint in minutes, even at peak
- Check-in & bag drop
- short lines, plenty of kiosks, quick bag drop
- Baggage delivery
- bags on the belt by the time you reach it
- Walk to gates
- short walks, moving walkways where it's long
- Signage & wayfinding
- clear signs, easy to find your gate
- Cleanliness
- spotless floors, restrooms, and seating
- Food & drink
- real restaurants and good coffee, not just kiosks
- Shopping
- useful shops, not only duty-free perfume
- Wi-Fi
- free, fast, no captive-portal hassle
- Gate seating
- comfortable seats with power at every gate
- Power outlets
- outlets and USB at most seats
- Quiet
- no blaring announcements or gate-area chaos
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, never a queue
- Accessibility
- step-free routes, help easy to find
Airlines served
Quick answers
How many lounges are in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International?
Lounge Frog lists 6 lounges in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK): American Airlines Admirals Club (C), Chelsea Lounge, Greenwich Lounge, Minute Suites (T8), Provisions by Admirals Club (Opening Late 2026) and Soho Lounge.
Which airlines fly from Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International?
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian fly from Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK).
What is the best lounge in Terminal 8?
The highest-rated lounge in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) on Lounge Frog is Chelsea Lounge, at 4.6 out of 5.
Is Terminal 8 a good terminal?
Lounge Frog rates Terminal 8 at JFK 3.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as security speed and bag delivery.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From social posts
Attributed posts curated by our editors. These do not affect traveller star averages.
- Clay Risen@risenc.bsky.social · Bluesky1/5Sentiment-derived
Negative opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
Terminal 8 at JFK is the worst in New York. Real “dying mall” vibes, right down to the cheap souvenir shops, the soft rock on the loudspeaker, the dozen empty storefronts, and an overwhelming dead-space energy. Everyone here hates being here.
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Coverage
In the news
Independent reporting and primary sources used to keep this page accurate.
- The Points Guy
American to open new grab-and-go lounge at New York JFK by end of year
- Metropolitan Airport News
Terminal 8 at JFK Airport Celebrates a $125 million Commercial Transformation
- EIN Presswire (Minute Suites)
Minute Suites Opens New Location at John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal 8
- The Points Guy
1st look: American Airlines, British Airways unveil 3 gorgeous lounges in JFK's Terminal 8
- American Airlines Newsroom
Start Spreading the News: American Airlines and British Airways Co-Locate at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport
News
News about JFK Terminal 8
RoundupQatar Airways' first US lounge slips to 2027 with JFK's New Terminal One. Where Qatar flyers go until then
JFK's New Terminal One now says early 2027, which pushes back Qatar Airways' planned 15,000 sq ft lounge too. For now Qatar still flies from Terminal 8 and its premium passengers use the American and BA lounges there.
- Roundup
Cathay Pacific previews its first dedicated New York lounge at JFK's new Terminal 6
A 10,000 sq ft lounge with its own Noodle Bar, showers and direct aerobridge boarding is coming with Cathay's move from Terminal 8. Here is who gets in and what changes for oneworld flyers.
- Ranking
The 10 best lounges at New York JFK in 2026
JFK's ten best lounges ranked by overall rating, with the terminal, gate, hours and access rules for each one.
RoundupAmerican's lounge strategy in two buildings: a terrace club in Austin and a minimart with a barista at JFK
Construction on American's 12,000 sq ft Austin Admirals Club, its first with an outdoor terrace, is under way with a June 2027 target. At the other end of the scale, the grab-and-go Provisions format is heading to JFK.
- Roundup
American opens Flagship Dining to business class at DFW and Miami; JFK's Chelsea Lounge stays first-only
Since September 15, Flagship Business passengers on long-haul, transcon and Hawaii routes can eat in the sit-down dining rooms at DFW and MIA. Seating is space-available, LAX returns late 2026, and JFK is not getting it.
NewsJFK's New Terminal One won't open until early 2027, delaying six new lounges
The first phase of JFK's New Terminal One now opens in the first quarter of 2027 instead of 2026. That pushes back new lounges from Air France, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines and Plaza Premium.
NewsAmerican will put Starlink on every mainline jet and plans about one new or renovated lounge a month
Starlink installs on 1,030+ mainline jets start in early 2027. American also plans about a lounge a month and is rethinking its Flagship lounges.
RoundupNew airport lounges opening in 2026 and 2027: the full pipeline
Every lounge in our directory with a stated future opening or reopening, from Brussels in November to Los Angeles in late 2027, plus the closures with no date yet.