JFK First Lounge reopened [on 5th Oct 2018] after refurbishment
Sep 24, 2018, 7:53 am
#121
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Didn’t look like it was preparing to open anytime soon when I passed by last night
Sep 24, 2018, 11:45 am
#122
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looks great! good to see the enhancement of doors & plaster. hopefully this means improved champs past the plastic sheet!
Sep 24, 2018, 3:52 pm
#123
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Sitting in JFK Galleries now. Pretty busy and boy does it need some TLC. Let’s hope it’s next in line for an upgrade it looks even more tired than I do. No sign or info available regarding the First Lounge.
Sep 24, 2018, 6:06 pm
#124
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So, Alaska Lounge instead?
Sep 24, 2018, 6:23 pm
#125
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The plan is that Galleries will also be refurbished.
It's not a O/W lounge but you can pay to enter and it's on priority pass
Sep 24, 2018, 8:10 pm
#126
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Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 am
#127
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I wonder how long that will be closed for refurbishment? I guess they might just close parts at a time and limit access during that period - no guests maybe, or maybe just refreshment vouchers for Silvers. Fun and Games indeed.
Sep 26, 2018, 4:55 pm
#128
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Staff still saying “next week” for F reopening this evening. Also said that it was basically finished and now just snagging issues - but that it is “looking amazing”. Now clearly visible through the sheet covering the door is a white fluorescent British Airways sign.
Also, while the GC lounge was an absolute zoo, full credit to the staff - all charming and going out of their ways to keep on top of the mess and make people welcome.
Also, while the GC lounge was an absolute zoo, full credit to the staff - all charming and going out of their ways to keep on top of the mess and make people welcome.
Last edited by jk156; Sep 26, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Sep 26, 2018, 5:04 pm
#129
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Staff still saying “next week” for F reopening this evening. Also said that it was basically finished and now just snagging issues - but that it is “looking amazing”. Now clearly visible through the sheet covering the door is a white fluorescent British Airways sign and speedbird
JFK new First lounge entrance
Oct 1, 2018, 8:43 am
#130
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Any sign of this opening up today? Am traveling on BA 182 JFK LHR tonight. Will post here if it is!
Oct 2, 2018, 3:30 pm
#131
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So, it definitely looks like any October 1st deadline has sailed by. Are there any additional benefits that someone flying in First Class receives when they go to the lounge?
Oct 2, 2018, 3:33 pm
#132
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Customers travelling in First use the Concorde Room.
Oct 2, 2018, 4:12 pm
#133
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Just came into the lounge. Lady at front desk told me it opens this Thursday. Who knows if it’s fake news or not...
Oct 2, 2018, 4:30 pm
#134
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I was there on Sunday evening. They gave me a voucher for 2 glasses of champagne as a GCH using the club lounge.
Oct 2, 2018, 4:54 pm
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