JFK T7 Investment plans
Dec 4, 2017, 6:37 am
#121
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Gold Actually
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Flew out of JFK with Mrs Castle25 on saturday in WTP (Mrs C is Gold) and have to say,the 'First' lounge is the worst i have ever seen in my life. Dark, dingy and unwelcoming. Mrs Castle25 who is 'Gluten Free' (due to medical reasons not fashion reasons) could NOT get a gluten free meal in the 'First' lounge. We decamped to the 'Galleries' lounge and couldn't believe the difference in ambiance (still no Gluten free food though). The 'BA' staff were not interested in sourcing a meal and were rude & unhelpful. We had to speak to the Food and Beverage manager who managed to get something from the 'Sleeper Service menu. The sooner T7 is updated the better!!
Dec 4, 2017, 6:44 am
#122
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
I was in JFK GF last night and, as usual, it was boiling hot. Even the reception agent was complaining about it.
However, one of the staff was very attentive going round the groups of travellers asking if they would like refills or additional snacks, which was very much appreciated. Imagine that in LHR T5 GF
Made my way over to the JFK CCR for some food after getting a BP for F, which was not surprising how full each flight looked.
However, one of the staff was very attentive going round the groups of travellers asking if they would like refills or additional snacks, which was very much appreciated. Imagine that in LHR T5 GF
Made my way over to the JFK CCR for some food after getting a BP for F, which was not surprising how full each flight looked.
Jan 12, 2018, 4:49 am
#123
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: UA Platinum, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 873
I was told by a lounge agent at the JFK CCR that they are getting rid of the F security checkpoint with the slope just by the F check-in area. Now everyone will have to walk around to the main security checkpoint, there is a very expedient fast track lane. I find this very disappointing, as it is a bit of a walk to the CCR now. Not the biggest deal in the world, but still annoying.
Jan 12, 2018, 4:54 am
#124
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,779
I was told by a lounge agent at the JFK CCR that they are getting rid of the F security checkpoint with the slope just by the F check-in area. Now everyone will have to walk around to the main security checkpoint, there is a very expedient fast track lane. I find this very disappointing, as it is a bit of a walk to the CCR now. Not the biggest deal in the world, but still annoying.
Jan 13, 2018, 1:01 am
#125
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK
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Flew out of JFK with Mrs Castle25 on saturday in WTP (Mrs C is Gold) and have to say,the 'First' lounge is the worst i have ever seen in my life. Dark, dingy and unwelcoming. Mrs Castle25 who is 'Gluten Free' (due to medical reasons not fashion reasons) could NOT get a gluten free meal in the 'First' lounge. !!
Jan 13, 2018, 4:25 am
#126
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold & GGL & CCR, HH Diam, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Spire, Tastecard
Posts: 7,549
not sure if it's been reported before but the new F check in area now has a F wing like golden metal things to cover it. I didn't actually use it but looked pretty enough.
I also managed to get queue-jumped (by the staff) when not travelling in F but I am not sure that's meant to be the case for a 'mere' CCR holder....
I also managed to get queue-jumped (by the staff) when not travelling in F but I am not sure that's meant to be the case for a 'mere' CCR holder....
Jan 18, 2018, 2:19 pm
#127
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: London, England
Posts: 366
Are there any more updates on how this is progressing? According to the BA website Galleries Club lounge is open, but Galleries First (and presumably the CCR) is closed for refurbishment.
Am I right in thinking that:
Am I right in thinking that:
- First check-in area is finished
- Galleries First is in progress
- Galleries Club hasn't started
- Terminal Improvements haven't started
Jan 18, 2018, 2:26 pm
#128
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: EL AL Matmid, BA Executive Club GfL, GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Avis President's Club
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Jan 18, 2018, 5:27 pm
#129
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,444
Are there any more updates on how this is progressing? According to the BA website Galleries Club lounge is open, but Galleries First (and presumably the CCR) is closed for refurbishment.
Am I right in thinking that:
Am I right in thinking that:
- First check-in area is finished
- Galleries First is in progress
- Galleries Club hasn't started
- Terminal Improvements haven't started
With the new F lounge at T8 and AA all aisle access it may well be better with them. However I can see BA being incredibly better next year and I’m excited about this. As potentially we will have: A new lounge/Terminal interior at JFK. We have the new catering and bedding already. A new Club world seat. (Wow!)
Then eventually new LHR Lounges and hopefully arrivals lounge. (these are very long term 2-5 yrs off!!)
Anything can happen between now and then so take this all with a pinch of salt.
So yes AA for now.
Jan 19, 2018, 12:54 am
#131
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: BAEC Blue, Flying Blue Silver, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
Posts: 817
Quite shocking behaviour, never seen anything like it.
Jan 19, 2018, 12:56 am
#132
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 479
What does the future hold for T7? BA may be investing in it for now, but what about the medium to long term? Even with BA's investment it will still be one of the crappiest terminals at JFK and Cuomo has it being demolished in his plan. I thought the original plan was to have BA move in to an expanded T8 but that apparently never happened. Now it looks like B6 is going to build a new T6 that will connect to T5, and I've heard talks of a potential airside connection to T7 as well as B6 taking over T7 after BA's lease expires. It's unclear how all of this fits into Cuomo's plan.
Last edited by Kumulani; Jan 19, 2018 at 1:05 am
Jan 19, 2018, 1:31 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Balham - Gateway to The South
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 2,020
Flew through T7 about a week ago, Club check in closed when I arrived (was on the late 182) was directed to First check in, no queue at the slope.
The lounge was fairly busy - plenty of seats available and very pro active lounge staff which was great. They have changed the vodka from Smirnoff to Absolut which is disappointing seeing as they now have decent vodka onboard - also would love Fevertree tonic water instead of the giant cans of ??? stocked at present.
The lounge was fairly busy - plenty of seats available and very pro active lounge staff which was great. They have changed the vodka from Smirnoff to Absolut which is disappointing seeing as they now have decent vodka onboard - also would love Fevertree tonic water instead of the giant cans of ??? stocked at present.
I cut through the duty free shop so didn’t notice if the hoardings were still at gate level
Jan 19, 2018, 1:40 am
#134
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
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Posts: 2,685
I'll miss being able to grab a big breakfast at McDs, but it's nice to have a Fika there, though let down by the staff. Not the same quality as their other shops in Manhattan.
Jan 19, 2018, 2:04 am
#135
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: GGL
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