Lounge Frog guide
Aer Lingus Lounge vs Horizons T7 Lounge
Horizons T7 Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.4/5 for Aer Lingus Lounge. Aer Lingus Lounge is ahead on exclusivity; Horizons T7 Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 7 at JFK. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aer Lingus Lounge | Horizons T7 Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 1.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 1.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 1.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 1.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 7 | Terminal 7 |
| Nearest gate | 1 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 12:45 PM – 9 PM daily | 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Aer Lingus business class passengers and eligible AerClub elite members, up to 3 hours before departure. Under-21s must be accompanied by an adult. Not a Priority Pass lounge. | ANA business passengers: no guests. ANA Platinum/Diamond and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Aer Lingus Lounge
- None
- Only Horizons T7 Lounge
- ANA Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Aer Lingus Lounge or Horizons T7 Lounge?
Horizons T7 Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.4/5 for Aer Lingus Lounge. Aer Lingus Lounge is ahead on exclusivity; Horizons T7 Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Aer Lingus Lounge and Horizons T7 Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Aer Lingus Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation; Horizons T7 Lounge admits through ANA Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access.
Are Aer Lingus Lounge and Horizons T7 Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy International.