Jan 16, 2018, 12:21 pm
Centurion Lounge JFK T-4 [Open 9 October 2020]
Nov 11, 2020, 6:31 pm
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The lounge is located near TSA check point--easy access for all travelers. SC is at B32 "miles" from TSA. T4 is a monster size terminal, once air travel returns to normal, the AMEX lounge will fill up fast, so I'm guessing SC will be will be much less crowded.
Nov 11, 2020, 6:38 pm
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I hope so the SC was a zoo precovid. However since Delta has a lot of flights out of T4 and with the benefit of Am Ex lounge access the the Delta Reserve card along with the SkyClub that may not be the case.
Nov 11, 2020, 7:55 pm
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Does the Cent. Lounge have outdoor seating the way SC does?
In the SC there is a sign (pre virus) noting that extra seating is planned.
Nov 11, 2020, 7:57 pm
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Unfortunately no, there is no outdoor seating at the Centurion Lounge. This is the only thing I can think of that the SC has over the Centurion Lounge.
Nov 15, 2020, 10:28 pm
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On Fri. 11/13/20 at 7:00 am I visited the JFK lounge--not many pax, lots of waiters and waitresses. They were serving nice hot items, eggs + sausage + bacon was really tasty, even the orange juice had lots of pulp. I'm anxious to see whether their lunch and dinner will be "upscale".
Now DL SC offers mediocre breakfast items, on a 0 to 10 scale NOW, I'd rate SC breakfast 3 and AMEX. 9.
For dinner items what does SC have compared to pre-Covid?
Now DL SC offers mediocre breakfast items, on a 0 to 10 scale NOW, I'd rate SC breakfast 3 and AMEX. 9.
For dinner items what does SC have compared to pre-Covid?
Nov 16, 2020, 7:36 am
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On Fri. 11/13/20 at 7:00 am I visited the JFK lounge--not many pax, lots of waiters and waitresses. They were serving nice hot items, eggs + sausage + bacon was really tasty, even the orange juice had lots of pulp. I'm anxious to see whether their lunch and dinner will be "upscale".
Now DL SC offers mediocre breakfast items, on a 0 to 10 scale NOW, I'd rate SC breakfast 3 and AMEX. 9.
For dinner items what does SC have compared to pre-Covid?
Now DL SC offers mediocre breakfast items, on a 0 to 10 scale NOW, I'd rate SC breakfast 3 and AMEX. 9.
For dinner items what does SC have compared to pre-Covid?
Nov 23, 2020, 1:53 pm
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I'm flying out of T8 at 2pm domestic AA next week. I think even with all of my lounge access perks (except I don't have Admirals access), this might be the only lounge I have access to. Since this is past security I take it it will be difficult to visit this lounge before my flight?
EDIT: I meant to say that we're flying out of T8 not T4
EDIT: I meant to say that we're flying out of T8 not T4
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Nov 23, 2020, 1:58 pm
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I'm flying out of T4 at 2pm domestic AA next week. I think even with all of my lounge access perks (except I don't have Admirals access), this might be the only lounge I have access to. Since this is past security I take it it will be difficult to visit this lounge before my flight?
If you're planning to check a bag with AA, you'd have to go to T8 first to check the bag, then AirTrain to T4, then pick up with the steps above, which would tip the scale farther away from worth it.
Nov 23, 2020, 2:09 pm
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You could clear security at T4, use the Amex lounge, then exit security and take the AirTrain to T8 where you'd have to reclear security for your AA flight. If you have Precheck I'd plan to leave the lounge at least an hour before your flight; if you don't have priority security access given the heavy travel period I'd plan to leave the lounge at least 1.5-2 hours before your flight. Up to you whether all that is worth it.
If you're planning to check a bag with AA, you'd have to go to T8 first to check the bag, then AirTrain to T4, then pick up with the steps above, which would tip the scale farther away from worth it.
If you're planning to check a bag with AA, you'd have to go to T8 first to check the bag, then AirTrain to T4, then pick up with the steps above, which would tip the scale farther away from worth it.
Nov 23, 2020, 2:20 pm
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I hope we're able to clear security in T4 with a T8 domestic boarding pass. We do have pre-check, and we do plan on checking bags in T8 then AirTrain'ing it over to T4. We'll be getting there plenty early as I do really want to check out that lounge and see how it compares to LGA for future travel consideration.
Note that going from T8 to T4 you'll want to take the "all terminals" AirTrain on track 2 (and not the Jamaica or Howard Beach trains on track 1, which wouldn't take you to T4 without a long detour). Going from T4 to T8 you can take any train that arrives. Adding in bag check time, transit time and security wait time, I'd plan to get to the airport at least 2.5 hours early plus however much lounge time you want.
Nov 23, 2020, 4:16 pm
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I hope we're able to clear security in T4 with a T8 domestic boarding pass. We do have pre-check, and we do plan on checking bags in T8 then AirTrain'ing it over to T4. We'll be getting there plenty early as I do really want to check out that lounge and see how it compares to LGA for future travel consideration.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32752376-post84.html
Nov 23, 2020, 4:34 pm
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If you read this whole thread, and one this small is rather easy to do so, you'll find I've already posted about doing just what you're hoping to do.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32752376-post84.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32752376-post84.html
Nov 24, 2020, 7:05 pm
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Is the Centurion Lounge close to the DL and WS gates?
OT, but are there any long term plans to allow the ability to access any terminal without going through security multiple times? Must be very annoying to access the lounge if not flying out of T4.
OT, but are there any long term plans to allow the ability to access any terminal without going through security multiple times? Must be very annoying to access the lounge if not flying out of T4.
Nov 24, 2020, 8:40 pm
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Not aware of any long term plans to ‘sterilize’ the AirTrain. Essentially every station would have to be moved to the other side of each TSA checkpoint which creates a major logistical issue when you factor in the placement of gate and ramp areas.