Joint Premium Lounges
New York Kennedy (JFK)
We’ve partnered with British Airways to offer 3 new premium lounges at New York Kennedy (JFK) airport. The lounges are named after 3 neighborhoods in London and New York City: Chelsea, Soho and Greenwich. Access to each lounge depends on your AAdvantage® status, fare class and ticket.
Whether you have a qualifying ticket on American, British Airways or a oneworld® airline, you’ll enjoy an elevated experience to help make your trip unforgettable.
Location and hours
Terminal 8:
The Chelsea Lounge™ and Soho Lounge™ experiences are above Gate 14.
Daily: 4:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The Greenwich Lounge™ experience is above Gate 12.
Daily: 4:15 a.m. – 1:15 a.m.
The Chelsea Lounge™ experience
Our most exclusive lounge allows you to relax in an elegant, modern atmosphere. Sip a drink at the circular champagne bar or enjoy a meal prepared with our partners at the James Beard Foundation.
Features include:
- A la carte dining
- Champagne bar
- Hand-crafted cocktails
- Fireside lounge
- Relaxation area
- Shower suites
- Personalized service
Access
Enjoy the Chelsea Lounge™ experience if you're on an American Airlines qualifying flight (regardless of cabin) or a British Airways long-haul flight.
Qualifying international
Between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
Qualifying transcontinental
Between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- JFK and Orange County (SNA)
- LAX and Miami (MIA)
- LAX and Boston (BOS)
Qualifying Hawaii
Between:
- Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL)
- DFW and Kona (KOA)
- DFW and Maui (OGG)
- Chicago (ORD) and HNL
Qualifying short-haul international
Between the U.S. and:
- Canada
- Caribbean
- Mexico
Guest access
2 guests (The Soho Lounge™ experience is available if your immediate family is more than 2 people)
Get access if you’re traveling in Flagship® First International, Flagship® First Transcontinental or Flagship® Business Plus on a qualifying same-day flight marketed by a oneworld® airline or Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Flagship® International
Flights ticketed as Flagship® First or Flagship® Business Plus between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
Flagship® Transcontinental
Flights ticketed as Flagship® First or Flagship® Business Plus between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- JFK and Orange County (SNA)
- LAX and Miami (MIA)
- LAX and Boston (BOS)
Guest access
Flagship® First International
1 guest (children 2 and older count as a guest)
Other Flagship® guests
No guest
The Soho Lounge™ experience
Unwind in our ultra-premium lounge while taking in vast runway views. Place a mobile order for a la carte dining without leaving your cozy chair.
Features include:
- Chef-inspired meals
- A la carte dining
- Cocktail tastings
- Library
- Work pods
- Sleep / quiet area
- Phone booths
- Shower suites
Access
Enjoy the Soho Lounge™ experience if you’re traveling on a flight marketed and operated by a oneworld® airline or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American in any cabin.
Guest access
Immediate family (spouse, domestic partner and / or children under 18) or up to 2 guests
Enjoy access if you’re an eligible status member departing, arriving or connecting on a qualifying same-day international flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld® airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American*.
Eligible status members
Get access if you’re:
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum®
- AAdvantage Platinum Pro®
- MVP Gold 100K
- MVP Gold 75K
On a qualifying flight
Flagship® International
Seats ticketed as Flagship® between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
oneworld® long-haul flights
Any flight marketed and operated by a oneworld® airline between the U.S. and:
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America
Guest access
1 guest (children 2 and older count as a guest)
oneworld® First class
Enjoy access if you’re flying in First on any oneworld® airline between the U.S. and:
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America
Other oneworld® EmeraldSM
Enjoy access if you’re oneworld® Emerald flying on any oneworld® flight.**
Guest access
1 guest (children 2 and older count as a guest)
The Greenwich Lounge™ experience
Enjoy our premium lounge experience with elevated dining, a wine table and luxurious atmosphere.
Features include:
- Chef-inspired meals
- Premium wine table
- Self-service specialty cocktail bar
- Expansive seating
- Shower suites
The Bridge Bar
Celebrate the love of flying with unique cocktails at The Bridge Bar in the Greenwich Lounge™ experience. The menu features Aviation American Gin and Betty Buzz mixers, by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, for a refreshing pre-flight drink in a mid-century modern setting.
The Tasting Room
Relax in a high-end tap room at The Tasting Room in The Greenwich Lounge™ experience featuring Brooklyn Brewery, a global independent craft brewer and pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. Savor beers on draft and flights paired with lighter fare dishes like Beer Braised Bratwurst and French Onion Grilled Cheese.
Access
Enjoy access if you’re an eligible status member departing, arriving or connecting on a qualifying same-day international flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld® airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American*.
Eligible status members
Get access if you're:
- AAdvantage Platinum®
- MVP Gold
On a qualifying flight
Flagship® International
Seats ticketed as Flagship® between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela)
oneworld® long-haul flights
Seats in any cabin on flights operated by a oneworld® airline between the U.S. and:
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America
Guest access
1 guest (children 2 and older count as a guest)
Get access if you’re traveling in Flagship® Business on a qualifying same-day international, transcontinental or qualifying Hawaii flight marketed and operated by American, a oneworld® airline, or marketed by Aer Lingus and operated by American.
Qualifying international
Seats ticketed as Flagship® Business between the U.S. and:
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- South America (excluding Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela)
Qualifying transcontinental
Seats ticketed as Flagship® Business between:
- New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
- JFK and San Francisco (SFO)
- JFK and Orange County (SNA)
- LAX and Miami (MIA)
- LAX and Boston (BOS)
Qualifying Hawaii
Seats ticketed as Flagship® Business between:
- Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL)
- DFW and Kona (KOA)
- DFW and Maui (OGG)
- Chicago (ORD) and HNL
Guest access
No guest
Other oneworld® SapphireSM
Get access if you're oneworld® Sapphire traveling on any oneworld® marketed and operated flight.**
Guest access
1 guest (children 2 and older count as a guest)
oneworld® Business class
Get access if you're traveling in Business class on any oneworld® marketed and operated long-haul flight.
Guest access
No guest
Premium check-in
If you’re on a qualifying American or British Airways flight and have access to the Chelsea Lounge™ or Soho Lounge™ experiences or Five Star Service™, you can enjoy seated check-in for a luxurious start to your journey. Premium check-in areas lead directly to dedicated fast-track security.
Hours
Daily: 4:15 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Flying on British Airways?
*Access on flights marketed by Aer Lingus is available for qualifying AAdvantage® status holders only.
**For AAdvantage® and Mileage Plan™ members, please see 'Qualifying AAdvantage® and Mileage Plan™'