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JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge Opens at JFK Terminal 5, Get Me Back to New York Immediately
By travel expert and airport lounge Prosecco sampler, Mr Plane Guy
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JetBlue has finally done it.
After years of being that airline, great seats, free Wi-Fi, decent food, genuinely likeable, but no proper airport lounge, JetBlue is opening its first-ever lounge, and it’s landed exactly where it should: New York JFK Terminal 5.
It’s called BlueHouse™, it opens 18 December 2025 and if you’ve ever flown JetBlue from JFK wondering where on earth you’re meant to sit, eat, work or escape the chaos… this is a very big deal.
Why This Is a Big Moment for JFK Airport Lounges
JFK is one of those airports where your experience depends entirely on which terminal you’re flying from.
There are some excellent JFK airport lounges, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Chase Sapphire Lounge, a handful of decent Priority Pass options, but until now, JetBlue flyers in Terminal 5 had nothing. No lounge. No Priority Pass fallback. No quiet space when delays kick in.
BlueHouse changes that overnight.
This isn’t a contract lounge or a rebrand. It’s a purpose-built JetBlue lounge, designed specifically for JetBlue’s most loyal customers and premium flyers.
Where Is the JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge?
Let’s keep this simple:
Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Terminal: JFK Terminal 5
Opening date: 18 December 2025
Opening times: 5:00am to 10:00pm
Location: Airside (after security)
It will be the only dedicated lounge in Terminal 5, instantly making it one of the most relevant JFK terminal 5 lounges for frequent flyers.
Inside BlueHouse: Less Airport, More New York Apartment
JetBlue hasn’t tried to copy a stuffy corporate lounge and thank goodness.
BlueHouse is designed to feel like a New York apartment, blending Art Deco design with JetBlue’s relaxed brand. Expect:
Decorative moulding and brass accents
A lobby-style entrance (no cattle-pen queues)
Locally curated artwork
Subtle nods to JetBlue’s history as New York’s hometown airline
There’s even a mural inspired by Grand Central Terminal’s iconic ceiling, mapping JetBlue destinations like constellations. Very New York. Very JetBlue.
Food & Drink: Properly Done
JetBlue has leaned hard into local flavour, and it shows.
Food
Curated by Union Square Events, the menu focuses on fresh, familiar New York classics:
Bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches in the morning
Pastrami on rye later in the day
Chicken Caesar wraps and lighter options
No mystery pasta. No sad salad boxes.
Drinks
This is where BlueHouse quietly raises the bar:
Craft beers and cocktails curated by Please Don’t Tell and The Greats of Craft
Barista-made espresso from NYC favourite Joe Coffee
Matcha and chai from Brooklyn’s Dona
Proper tea from Steven Smith Teamaker
For a first lounge, this is a strong start, easily competitive with other JFK airport lounges.
Spaces That Actually Make Sense
BlueHouse isn’t just rows of armchairs and plug sockets (although yes, there are plenty of plugs).
You’ll find:
Open, social seating
Quiet zones if you want peace
High-speed Wi-Fi
Power outlets at almost every seat
A game room with JetBlue-branded cards, chess and kids’ toys
A photo booth, because why not
It’s clearly designed for how people actually travel now, work, scroll, decompress, repeat.
Who Gets Access to the JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge?
JetBlue is being smart (and restrained) with access, which is exactly how lounges avoid becoming unusable.
Complimentary access from 18 December 2025
Mosaic 4 members – Complimentary, plus one guest; $39 for additional
JetBlue Premier Cardmembers – Complimentary, plus one guest; $39 for additional
Transatlantic Mint customers – Complimentary; $39 per guest
Limited access from February 2026
Mosaic 1–3 members
JetBlue Plus and Business Cardmembers
Non-transatlantic Mint customers
Annual BlueHouse Members
Blue Basic fares are excluded, which should help keep the lounge comfortable.
How BlueHouse Fits Into JFK’s Lounge Landscape
If you’re comparing lounges at JFK, here’s the honest take.
BlueHouse doesn’t replace Priority Pass lounges at JFK it complements them.
Priority Pass remains useful in:
Terminal 1 (Primeclass Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge)
Terminal 4 (Primeclass Lounge, Air India Maharaja Lounge, Chase Sapphire Lounge with Etihad)
But if you’re flying JetBlue from Terminal 5, BlueHouse will almost certainly be your best option and finally removes the need to terminal-hop just to find a seat and a coffee.
Flying JetBlue Long-Haul? Read This First
If you’re flying JetBlue across the Atlantic, I’ve already reviewed the onboard experience here:👉 Flying JetBlue to New York – Full Flight Review
BlueHouse now brings the ground experience up to the same level as JetBlue’s long-haul cabins and Mint product.
JFK Airport: A Quick Bit of Context
John F. Kennedy International Airport opened in 1948 (originally Idlewild Airport) and is now:
New York City’s primary international gateway
The fifth busiest airport in the United States
Home to six terminals, each with very different lounge quality
JetBlue opening its own lounge here and confirming Boston Logan Terminal C will follow in 2026 signals a clear shift toward premium loyalty travellers.
Plane Tip : Priority Pass Still Matters at JFK
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Even with BlueHouse, Priority Pass is still worth having at JFK, especially if:
You fly multiple airlines
You use Terminals 1 or 4
You want backup options during delays
Priority Pass gives access to 1,800+ lounges worldwide, including several at JFK.
Most travellers skip the premium upgrade, honestly, that’s their loss.
Final Boarding Call
BlueHouse feels like JetBlue finally growing up, without losing its personality.
If JetBlue manages capacity properly, this could quietly become one of the best JFK airport lounges, not because it’s flashy, but because it works.
And yes…Get me back to New York immediately.
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