Lounge access at JFK

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May 20, 2014 | 10:51 am

whoisthebaron

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Lounge access at JFK

Hi

I am travelling from LHR to JFK with British Airways on a First ticket this week. I then (on a separate itinerary) travel in First from JFK to ORD with American Airlines.

Are there any Oneworld lounges that I will be able to access at JFK whilst I wait for my connecting flight (I have about 3 hours to kill)? I don't have any frequent flyer status with any airlines alas...

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Cheers

Chris

May 20, 2014 | 12:06 pm

nux

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Yes you should have access to the AA Flagship lounge based on your inbound F longhaul ticket.

May 20, 2014 | 12:22 pm

whoisthebaron

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Thanks Nux

I'm travelling on a Z ticket (Avios redemption with a BA Amex 2 for 1) - does this affect my eligibility?

Cheers

Chris

May 20, 2014 | 12:30 pm

nux

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No issue, the oneworld rules are here: http://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-access

See "oneworld lounge access for First Class or Business Class customers".

May 20, 2014 | 12:35 pm

whoisthebaron

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Thanks Nux, really appreciate that!

Cheers

Chris

May 20, 2014 | 3:22 pm

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Lounge access at JFK

YMMV since lounge access is usually based on the departing flight not arrival flight. JFK ORD in F does not grant any access to flagship or admirals club.

May 20, 2014 | 5:19 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seawolf

YMMV since lounge access is usually based on the departing flight not arrival flight. JFK ORD in F does not grant any access to flagship or admirals club.

This is incorrect. There is no requirement it be a departing flight vs an arrival. In fact, the rules allow for access on arrival even the day after departure (for overnight flights).

May 20, 2014 | 5:23 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seawolf

YMMV since lounge access is usually based on the departing flight not arrival flight. JFK ORD in F does not grant any access to flagship or admirals club.

That's not right. As alreay noted by nux, oneworld lounge access rules specifically provide for lounge access at a transit airport based on arrival flight when connecting from a long haul F/J fllight on to an international short haul or domestic flight. See here for lounge access rules.

Last edited by KARFA; May 20, 2014 at 5:28 pm