JFK First Lounge reopened [on 5th Oct 2018] after refurbishment
Jul 2, 2018, 5:45 pm
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Jul 16, 2018, 12:31 pm
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Any recent update on the reopen date of the Galleries First lounge at T7? Am deciding between JFK and EWR for LHR-bound flights. Thanks!
Jul 23, 2018, 3:43 pm
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I overheard that today is the last day in which the current priority security lane will be used.
By the way, is there an actual formal or informal policy of escorting First passengers to the top of the queue?
By the way, is there an actual formal or informal policy of escorting First passengers to the top of the queue?
Jul 23, 2018, 4:21 pm
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From what I have seen - FC passengers are escorted to the front of the security line by the FC check-in area. I am not aware if they have pre-check are they escorted to the front of the Precheck line...
Jul 23, 2018, 4:31 pm
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Jul 23, 2018, 4:34 pm
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I was escorted as FC pax to the front of the line recently, I was TSA Pre as well but told it was a 'combined line', so some of us didn't have to remove belts, shoes etc while others did, depending on BP.
Jul 23, 2018, 9:27 pm
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Jul 24, 2018, 10:54 am
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Definitely not. That line can be ridiculous, especially for a premium line. You can ask in a non-entitled way, maybe referencing a past experience of getting the escort. I've never been turned down, although I never ask unless I'm a First passenger even when using the First desks as a Gold. Premiers probably get it too and I'm sure if you fly enough to know them they'd walk you to the front out of kindness.
Aug 12, 2018, 5:17 am
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Hello,
Does anyone know the latest position on this? Is the dedicated fast track security now open? And any word on when the GF lounge will re-open? Like a few others, I am flying through JFK at the end of August and would like to see what they have done with the new lounge.
Thanks,
Does anyone know the latest position on this? Is the dedicated fast track security now open? And any word on when the GF lounge will re-open? Like a few others, I am flying through JFK at the end of August and would like to see what they have done with the new lounge.
Thanks,
Aug 12, 2018, 8:04 am
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I got the priority lane on Friday. It's been a few years since I came through JFK with BA. All my US visits are for work to Miami, but this time the price difference against the direct flight back was enormous. Flew AA up to T8. I must say, the signage to get you over to T7 is appalling. If you didn't already know you had to make your way to T7 there are no screens anywhere that would advise you. The lounge was quite busy. You couldn't swing a cat in the dining area. Made myself some tasty Korean beef pancake roll thingys with some very tasty hoisin sauce. Could only find a perch on a stool by the door.
Aug 13, 2018, 8:23 am
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Showers in GC
Hi,
Can anyone confirm if the showers in GC are available? i am due to fly from JFK on Friday night and enjoy a quick shower before jumping on the plane.
Thanks
Can anyone confirm if the showers in GC are available? i am due to fly from JFK on Friday night and enjoy a quick shower before jumping on the plane.
Thanks
Aug 13, 2018, 9:03 am
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Showers are available and have been since 30 July.
Aug 13, 2018, 9:22 am
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Landed this morning from JFK T7. As a GCH I was directed to a ‘dedicated’ security line behind the First Class checkIn which merged into a screening lane used by non-status pax. You come out at the bottom of the escalator directly by the Galleries lounge. The ‘old’ priority line that was on a gradient and came out near to the CCR was closed off.
Aug 13, 2018, 9:26 am
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Aug 13, 2018, 11:20 am
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Is this line to the CCR closed at all now? When I flew last month it opened not before 3ish pm