British Airways & American Airlines reveal JFK lounge plans

American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport's (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning in December 2022.

Enabled by a $400 million investment to redevelop, expand and enhance the terminal, the move will bring the Atlantic Joint Business partners closer together. Jointly, the terminal investments and co-location will offer a more seamless customer experience while supporting the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's ambitious plan to transform JFK into a leading global airport.

When complete later this year, premium customers traveling on both airlines and other oneworld airlines will have access to three new lounges at JFK airport.

When passengers arrive at JFK Terminal 8, a check-in area for both AA and BA will replace American's former Flagship First Check-In space.

The expanded and reconfigured terminal will include five new widebody gates and 130,000 square feet of new and renovated space.

Once through security, three lounges will combine the best of both brands.

The expanded premium lounge offerings will incorporate seating for approximately 1,000 of American and British Airways' most frequent flyers.

Passengers ticketed in First Class will have access to the most exclusive lounge will have an all-new champagne bar, fireside lounge and a la carte dining room, which reimagines American's Flagship First Dining into a fully immersive experience. It replaces the BA Concorde Room.

Adjacent, another premium lounge, with sweeping airside views, a wine bar, cocktail lounge, library and buffet, will offer an elevated, lively experience, for oneworld Emerald passengers.

American's Flagship Lounge and Concourse B Admirals Club will be repurposed into a contiguous lounge for eligible business class customers.

However all existing British Airways lounges will close.

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