British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8

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Photograph of bar, American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8.
American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8 (Image Credit: American Airlines / British Airways)

The Chelsea lounge is one of three lounges for BA passengers at New York JFK Terminal 8, along with Greenwich and Soho.

The newly constructed lounge opened in December 2022. It features a circular champagne bar, a “fireside” lounge, a la carte dining, a relaxation area and shower suites.

Lounge Location & Access Eligibility

The lounge is located in Terminal 8 after security, above Gate 14.

The lounge is open daily from 04:15 to 00:30.

Passengers flying First Class on British Airways, or First Class on an American Airlines transcontinental / international flight can access the lounge. As can Gold Guest List members of the BA Executive Club and American Airlines Concierge Key members.

Normal reciprocal Oneworld alliance access rules do not apply to this lounge.

Photograph of seating area, American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8.
American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8 (Image Credit: American Airlines / British Airways)
Photograph of seating area, American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8.
American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8 (Image Credit: American Airlines / British Airways)
Photograph of seating area, American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8.
American Airlines / British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New York JFK Terminal 8 (Image Credit: American Airlines / British Airways)