Originally Posted by
jjLDNY
Normal for JFK due to the layout. the BA area spits you out at the TSA pre-check security section, and you'd have to walk against the traffic of pre-check to hook back around so they chaperone you to keep order. Would be very surprised if they just left you to your own devices as you exit the back of BA check-in!
I have to point out that all the times I used JFK premium's check-in I was flying AA after arriving internationally. Maybe there is a difference between passing through there with a BA or AA boarding pass.