Renovated BA Club Lounge at JFK now open
May 28, 2019, 10:38 am
#76
Join Date: Jun 2015
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I thought that. Perhaps they are on their way/delayed. Don’t BA have a substantial art collection? The Gallery design concept was to display some of the collection, IIRC?
I must admit to being quite quite partial to the historical posters, I think it’s the JNB lounge that has the route from the prop liner days. Fascinating.
I must admit to being quite quite partial to the historical posters, I think it’s the JNB lounge that has the route from the prop liner days. Fascinating.
Was art work important?
I think we have started to move away from it. It’s not a hugely structured decision. We have spent so much time working on the fabric of the lounges, the seating, dedicated areas and zones for passengers, it doesn’t need so much distraction with putting art up on the walls. I don’t think anyone woke up and said we are going to change direction. We still have the art collection but it’s far less of a focus than it was previously.
I think we have started to move away from it. It’s not a hugely structured decision. We have spent so much time working on the fabric of the lounges, the seating, dedicated areas and zones for passengers, it doesn’t need so much distraction with putting art up on the walls. I don’t think anyone woke up and said we are going to change direction. We still have the art collection but it’s far less of a focus than it was previously.
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Feb 22, 2020, 11:27 am
#77
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,515
Apologies if I missed a newer thread about this lounge, but I'm flying in J on NH 109 at 4:55p to HND next week and I believe this lounge is what I can use (unless I'm feeling frisky enough to trek to T1 for LH 
). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:
1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
Feb 25, 2020, 9:50 am
#78
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,515
Apologies if I missed a newer thread about this lounge, but I'm flying in J on NH 109 at 4:55p to HND next week and I believe this lounge is what I can use (unless I'm feeling frisky enough to trek to T1 for LH ). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:
1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
Feb 25, 2020, 10:33 am
#79
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
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there is an app / wesite that offers day rooms for reasonable rates. it got a mention on a thread asking about layovers on the new york board the other day - dayuse.com - not used it myself though
Not free like the lounge or as expensive as TWA but a better option for some proper sleep and privacy and quiet to work in.
Not free like the lounge or as expensive as TWA but a better option for some proper sleep and privacy and quiet to work in.
Feb 25, 2020, 3:28 pm
#80
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,515
there is an app / wesite that offers day rooms for reasonable rates. it got a mention on a thread asking about layovers on the new york board the other day - dayuse.com - not used it myself though
Not free like the lounge or as expensive as TWA but a better option for some proper sleep and privacy and quiet to work in.
Not free like the lounge or as expensive as TWA but a better option for some proper sleep and privacy and quiet to work in.
Feb 27, 2020, 1:03 pm
#81
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,515
Apologies if I missed a newer thread about this lounge, but I'm flying in J on NH 109 at 4:55p to HND next week and I believe this lounge is what I can use (unless I'm feeling frisky enough to trek to T1 for LH ). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:
1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
). Assuming I can get my BP online, I'm coming off a redeye and hoping to spend the day at the lounge doing work. Questions:1) Will it be an issue entering the lounge 8-9 hours before my same day flight?
2) Do I have access to the showers as an NH passenger?
3) Is there any furniture at the lounge that is conducive for a quick nap, like a lounge chair or chair with ottoman?
4) I'm assuming the lounge is fairly quiet during the day, but is there anything resembling a phone room where I can make phone calls if necessary?
Thanks!
1) Early entry was not an issue.
2) Yes, there is shower access but you may need to flag down an attendant
3) There is a lounge chair area in the back with a handful of spaces to sleep. Go past the Elemis spa to where you are unsure if you are still in the lounge or a service hallway; they are there. Not sure if it's part of the spa but given it doesn't open until 4:30p, it should be fine going there.
4) My only major issue with the lounge - music is piped in everywhere. Even the lounge chair section had it coming in. I could not find a place to make phone calls without the background music (and a client confirmed, they could hear the music fairly clearly on their end). There are a lot of loud boarding announcements for the morning ANA flight from 10-1040 or so, but nothing after that until 4p ish.
One other slight disappointment - only self-pour alcohol is available until 4:30p; the tended bar does not open until then.
Jun 24, 2022, 4:39 am
#82
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Strathaven
Programs: BA (Gold). Various other statuses
Posts: 1,468
I was there last night and took a guest in. No restrictions on who can eat as you order the food via the QR code on your tables. My guest who doesn’t travel much was impressed by the food, drinks, service and the lounge itself.