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JFK / John F. Kennedy International Airport Concourse B Flagship Lounge
Flagship Lounge is within Terminal 8 Concourse B Admirals Cub
Link to JFK Flagship Dining reviews thread.Flagship Lounge is within Terminal 8 Concourse B Admirals Cub
Link to aa.com information for JFK.
Link to JFK website.
LOCATION: Airside beyond the Security checkpoint, Mezzanine level. Request proximity card from agent for access.
NOTE: The renovated Lounge has now reopened as the "Flagship Lounge" (having temporarily operated as "International First Class Lounge"). See below for detailed access rules. Qualifying oneworld First Class and Business Class flyers and Emerald and Sapphire members bring one guest to the Flagship Lounge.
Only qualifying AA Flagship First flyers have access to Flagship First Dining. One guest permitted for international flyers, no guest for transcon flyers.
HOURS: For current hours, see here.
AMENITIES:
- Flat screen TVs
- Private shower suites (shared with adjacent Admirals Club)
- Premium liquor, beer and wine
- Meal service throughout the day
- Computers with Internet access
- Meal service throughout the day
- Premium liquor, beer and wine
- Private shower suites (shared with adjacent Admirals Club)
- Traveling First Class or Business Class on an American Airlines marketed and operated international* flight. Lounge access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying international* segment
- Traveling First Class or Business Class on an American Airlines marketed and operated three-class nonstop transcontinental flight (JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO, MIA-LAX in either direction). Lounge access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying transcontinental segment
- An American Airlines AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum customer departing on or connecting to or from an international* flight, operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline, regardless of cabin flown (as long as the next onward segment is also operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline)
- A oneworld First Class or Business Class international* customer departing on or connecting to or from a oneworld marketed and operated flight (as long as the next onward segment is also operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline)
- A oneworld Emerald or Sapphire elite customer** (whose Emerald or Sapphire status does not come from AA) departing on or connecting to any oneworld marketed and operated flight, regardless of cabin flown. Access is valid on a same day itinerary
- A oneworld First Class or Business Class international* customer departing on or connecting to or from a oneworld marketed and operated flight (as long as the next onward segment is also operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline)
- An American Airlines AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum customer departing on or connecting to or from an international* flight, operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline, regardless of cabin flown (as long as the next onward segment is also operated and marketed by a oneworld® airline)
- Traveling First Class or Business Class on an American Airlines marketed and operated three-class nonstop transcontinental flight (JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO, MIA-LAX in either direction). Lounge access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying transcontinental segment
Complimentary access to Flagship First Dining is only offered if you are:
- Traveling Flagship First on an American Airlines marketed and operated international* flight. You are permitted one guest. Access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying international* segment in Flagship First.
- Traveling Flagship First on an American Airlines marketed and operated three-class nonstop transcontinental flight (JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO, MIA-LAX in either direction). No guests permitted. Access is also valid on a same-day itinerary that includes a qualifying transcontinental segment in Flagship First
*For the purpose of Flagship Lounge access, eligible international cities include flights traveling to or from Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico City only. All other international destinations are excluded from this benefit
**American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum/Emerald/Platinum Pro/Platinum/Sapphire customers traveling on solely North American itineraries do not qualify for Flagship Lounge access. North America is defined as U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean
Customers traveling on airline industry non-revenue tickets are not eligible for access
Links to other JFK Lounges threads:
JFK / John F. Kennedy International Airport Concourse B by Gate 12 Admirals Club
JFK / John F. Kennedy International Airport Concourse C Gate C-42 Admirals Club
List of airlines using JFK Terminal 8:
airberlin
American Airlines / American Eagle
Cathay Pacific
Finnair
LAN / TAM
Qatar Airways
Eligible departing oneworld passengers may access the Admirals Clubs or Flagship Lounges, as listed above.
American Airlines / American Eagle
Cathay Pacific
Finnair
LAN / TAM
Qatar Airways
Eligible departing oneworld passengers may access the Admirals Clubs or Flagship Lounges, as listed above.
List of oneworld airlines using JFK Terminal 7:
Alaska
British Airways
Iberia
Qantas Departing eligible oneworld Emerald and First Class passengers may access:
British Airways First Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departures security
HOURS: Daily: 05:00-22:00
NOTE: Access to First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Departing oneworld Sapphires and Business Class passengers may access:
British Airways Galleries Lounge
LOCATION:: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departures security
HOURS: Daily: 05:00-22:00
Alaska Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departure security
HOURS: 05:00-20:00
British Airways
Iberia
Qantas Departing eligible oneworld Emerald and First Class passengers may access:
British Airways First Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departures security
HOURS: Daily: 05:00-22:00
NOTE: Access to First Lounge is restricted to Emerald members or those travelling in First Class
Departing oneworld Sapphires and Business Class passengers may access:
British Airways Galleries Lounge
LOCATION:: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departures security
HOURS: Daily: 05:00-22:00
Alaska Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 7 Airside, turn left at the top of the escalator after departure security
HOURS: 05:00-20:00
List of AA partner airlines using JFK Terminal 4:
El Al
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
List of AA / oneworld airlines using JFK Terminal 1:
Japan Airlines Departing eligible passengers flying on Japan Airlines may access:
Air France Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 1, after security, near Gate 1
HOURS: Daily: 06:00-02:00
NOTE: The lounge is arranged over two levels. The second floor is exclusively for the use of First Class customers, JML, JGP and oneworld Emerald members. Eligible customers will be directed to the second floor by staff at reception.
Operated by a third party. May be used only by eligible customers when travelling on: Japan Airlines
Air France Lounge
LOCATION: Terminal 1, after security, near Gate 1
HOURS: Daily: 06:00-02:00
NOTE: The lounge is arranged over two levels. The second floor is exclusively for the use of First Class customers, JML, JGP and oneworld Emerald members. Eligible customers will be directed to the second floor by staff at reception.
Operated by a third party. May be used only by eligible customers when travelling on: Japan Airlines
Link to Terminal 8 map on aa.com
Link to map of JFK International Airport (uses JavaScript)
Link to PDF map of JFK and immediate vicinity
Link to online / JPG map of JFK and immediate vicinity
Older posts are archived to: ARCHIVE: JFK / New York John F. Kennedy T8 Flagship Lounge / FL (consolidated)
JFK / Kennedy Int'l. Airport Concourse B / Gate B12 Flagship Lounge (master thread)
May 30, 2017, 8:09 am
#287
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Got to check out the FL lounge yesterday as a Plat member traveling J on my return from Europe...
I gotta say, I was actually very impressed. The food and drink offerings were both on point, in my opinion. Self-serve beer, wine and booze is great. And, the dishes I tried from the buffet were tasty: asian noodles, cold beef tenderloin, shrimp cocktail shooter.
I also took a shower in the self-serve shower rooms which was very nice, as well.
The lounge DID start to get pretty crowded by the time I left.
As someone else mentioned, the staff did seem a little overwhelmed with keeping the wine bar stocked and keeping clean silverware available.
Overall, it's definitely a step up from any domestic lounge I have been in.
I gotta say, I was actually very impressed. The food and drink offerings were both on point, in my opinion. Self-serve beer, wine and booze is great. And, the dishes I tried from the buffet were tasty: asian noodles, cold beef tenderloin, shrimp cocktail shooter.
I also took a shower in the self-serve shower rooms which was very nice, as well.
The lounge DID start to get pretty crowded by the time I left.
As someone else mentioned, the staff did seem a little overwhelmed with keeping the wine bar stocked and keeping clean silverware available.
Overall, it's definitely a step up from any domestic lounge I have been in.
May 30, 2017, 8:16 am
#288
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When I was in there two weeks ago the lounge manager, Nick, who showed me around the FL Dining area told me that some of the food options from the FL Dining would be available for order in the main lounge. Seemed very definitive about it and that seems to be corroborated by other blogs that has visited and reported back (OMAAT).
May 30, 2017, 8:54 am
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When I was in there two weeks ago the lounge manager, Nick, who showed me around the FL Dining area told me that some of the food options from the FL Dining would be available for order in the main lounge. Seemed very definitive about it and that seems to be corroborated by other blogs that has visited and reported back (OMAAT).
May 30, 2017, 9:04 am
#290
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I was in the FL last night. There were no obvious signs anywhere that the FL dining could be ordered in the main room (i.e. no menus), although I did not specifically ask for them as I was (a) not eligible for Dining and (b) was fine with the buffet offerings. Maybe this is something they intend to offer or are quietly doing for those who ask but there is certainly nothing that would indicate to people that this is an option.
May 30, 2017, 9:27 am
#291
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I was in the FL last night. There were no obvious signs anywhere that the FL dining could be ordered in the main room (i.e. no menus), although I did not specifically ask for them as I was (a) not eligible for Dining and (b) was fine with the buffet offerings. Maybe this is something they intend to offer or are quietly doing for those who ask but there is certainly nothing that would indicate to people that this is an option.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
May 30, 2017, 2:18 pm
#292
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Was in the lounge this morning before a JFK LAX flight. Had the chance to check out Flagship First dining at around 445am (I was first guest of the day)
Very nice space that is sharply laid out and the service was attentive and pleasant. I asked if they could make something from the all day menu as I wasn't interested in the breakfast options, and the chef was able to make the Lentil Cake for me which was delicious and well presented! Besides me, there was only 1 other guest there before I left around 530am
The FL is also very nice as mentioned by others, although I didn't spend much time there before my flight.
I think this is a very nice add for the AA premium experience and one that I would go out of my way to experience if given the opportunity of going through JFK, MIA, DFW, LAX, and LHR, particularly before an afternoon or evening departure where the dining could enable more time for sleep on the flight itself.
If anyone is interested in seeing some images, please PM me for my snapchat story
Very nice space that is sharply laid out and the service was attentive and pleasant. I asked if they could make something from the all day menu as I wasn't interested in the breakfast options, and the chef was able to make the Lentil Cake for me which was delicious and well presented! Besides me, there was only 1 other guest there before I left around 530am
The FL is also very nice as mentioned by others, although I didn't spend much time there before my flight.
I think this is a very nice add for the AA premium experience and one that I would go out of my way to experience if given the opportunity of going through JFK, MIA, DFW, LAX, and LHR, particularly before an afternoon or evening departure where the dining could enable more time for sleep on the flight itself.
If anyone is interested in seeing some images, please PM me for my snapchat story
May 30, 2017, 2:44 pm
#293
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Yes - forgot to mention; no wifi at all for me in the lounge on Friday early evening (could connect to network but "no connection to the internet") - slightly problematic as I really needed to send a work email before flight to Paris...
May 30, 2017, 4:13 pm
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WIRED internet in FL? AC?
The FL and regular AC (before "modernization" took place) each had computer terminals with WIRED internet. I've visited the FL a few times recently (before "official" opening date) and tried using my mini-ipad (with mediocre success)--have they restored wired terminals?
May 30, 2017, 8:27 pm
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Gosh.....I haven't used a wired connection in years. Except of course at the IB lounges at MAD, where the WiFi is awful with those scratch-off cards in 30-minute intervals. Much rather use a wired connection there...
May 30, 2017, 8:38 pm
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Just from the promotional pictures for the new Flagship Lounge (not Flagship First Dining), they seem to delivering a burger to the gentleman under the "Personalized service" heading..
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...hip-lounge.jsp
May 30, 2017, 8:50 pm
#297
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That was what I thought but yesterday when I visited, the host in F dining said there's no such option available at the moment. And sure there wasn't any to be seen across the main FL area.
May 31, 2017, 12:44 am
#298
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As promised, here are some pictures of the food/beverage spread at the JFK FL:
They were exactly the same on my two visits (once at 10pm, the other from 3 to 6pm.)
'Smart coke machine' that really has the hundreds of flavors you want:
Separate stations for coffee/tea and whiskey aficionados:
Mini-review of FL F Dining to follow.
They were exactly the same on my two visits (once at 10pm, the other from 3 to 6pm.)
'Smart coke machine' that really has the hundreds of flavors you want:
Separate stations for coffee/tea and whiskey aficionados:
Mini-review of FL F Dining to follow.
May 31, 2017, 1:10 am
#299
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May 31, 2017, 12:57 pm
#300
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Someone must have finally turned on the wifi because today I'm getting speeds of 50+Mbps.
The downside is that at 3pm it's already quite buzzing. Hate to see what it'll look like in few hours when the evening departures to Europe are in full swing. And by 3:30 it was at 80% capacity. Left and went over to the Admiral's Club for some peace and quiet.
The downside is that at 3pm it's already quite buzzing. Hate to see what it'll look like in few hours when the evening departures to Europe are in full swing. And by 3:30 it was at 80% capacity. Left and went over to the Admiral's Club for some peace and quiet.
Last edited by justforfun; May 31, 2017 at 1:44 pm
