Originally Posted by Pismocrab
You can, and there is a little known/used security screening point on the right hand side of the lobby by business/first check in that takes your right to the Gate 12ish area. I often go through there regardless of my gate because I don't think I've ever seen a line there longer than 3 or so people and often not a soul.
I always try this one as well (it's facing the UA C/F checkin) but it was
closed on my last trip through JFK (6pm, 12/7/2005).
Is it back open?