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British Airways First Class Lounge

3.5 (41 reviews)
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Chris G.

Really just an enclosed seating area, not quite a "lounge"....yes, I know...I'm about to spend 7+ hours in reasonable comfort on a BA business class flight to London and I'm griping about the lounge. It spurs a touch of self-loathing at the arrogance but my biz-class narcissism kicks in and I can write this review. I think BA is either oblivious to service or, perhaps, the lounge is an elaborate attempt to prepare us for the out-dated 747 we're about to board to London. In contrast it will seem luxurious and modern compared to the lounge. Whatever the reason, this lounge lives ups to British Airways' goal of mediocrity. I can certainly find better service but not at the premium price I enjoy on BA. Our pre-flight "buffet" begins with chilled eggs and iced baked beans. I was lucky to be there early as the chef pulled the plastic wrap off a new tray of eggs and i could grab some before they warmed up too much. I don't eat bacon but it certainly looked inviting as a breakfast accompaniment or a means of cooling off the hottest coffee. There's also a secret door in the lounge. People are led there by staff and told of a nirvana that includes Chef-prepared hot breakfast and eggs made to order. Sounds like they've discovered fire on that side of the door and a means of warming that, like Tesla is to electric vehicles and Uber is to rides sharing, may migrate from that magical room to the BA lounge someday in the future. I gave the lounge 2-stars as a tip of the hat to the consistent temperature maintained across all the food and coffee and for having WiFi. The staff is also very polite and deserve a shout-out. High class problems here and this review offered in the spirit of humor....come on...if you're reading this will you really complain that your business class lounge experience was terrible? Even my lofty notion of self can take all this with a grain of salt. If the lounge had salt and pepper available......

Self service bar! Great idea. Did down in front of the chilled bottles and keep drinking.
Felicitas O.

Sure beats the frumpy United lounge! Bravo Big space great food options on the buffet even a lot of vegan and vegetarian choices. I'm impressed. The homemade potato chips are awesome. But nothing beats the self serve beverage display. I enjoy the fact that the bar stools are right next to it Better not miss my flight!

Bobbi K.

Love the assortment of breakfast items here. My fam and I got in with ANA. It's our first time here but it def beats the other lounges in this terminal.

Wine. Nuts. Other liquor...free :-)
Marcus C.

What is there to complain about when free food and alcohol is for the taking anytime you want? Well, I'm going to be slightly unfair and snobby for this review. It's unfair because Yelp doesn't have a Hong Kong/Taipei division for me to write about how awesome airline lounges are there. This review is going to seem snobby because most people don't travel to Hong Kong/Taipei twice a year to enjoy lounges. Food: there are instant noodles that you could add your own hot water to, cookies, and sandwiches available here. Unfortunately, the cheese and crackers platter disappeared a year ago. There's plenty to drink though: red and white wine along with various beers along with a tap. This place is hard liquor heaven! However, this lounge does not even come close to other lounges in Asia. There's no dim sum station, full service bar, noodle station, coffee house, etc. *Sigh*. Service: the staff here is quite responsive to your needs if you ask for help. Again, not even close to the way I'm treated in HKG and TPE. Decor: the place is big, but again, Cathay Pacific can do better. In fact, it has! The airline needs to operate its own lounge at JFK or teach British Airways a thing or two about what the lounging experience should be.

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Mike S.

Classy with a nice selection of drinks and light food. The selection for both is overall small though. The lounge is very close to the gate, which is a great feature to enjoy a light meal or a drink until the last minute before your boarding time. The only thing I didn't like is the fact that the lounge looks outdated. It could be the low ceiling or colors, but it sure feels like am living the 1970s. All I need is to run not Austin Powers.

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Hu K.

wow.. this lounge is one of the best in terms of food options. If you hold a business ticket, you can go to the backside of the lounge where pre-boarding menu is available. Here you can get buffet. I think regular lounge offers hot dishes too after 5pm but i didn't have time to try it. I highly recommend taking food here prior to boarding because BA food isn't that great. Space is big enough but due to back-to-back flight schedule after 6:30pm till about 9 pm, it gets crowded.

Mike A.

This review is for the Galleries lounge of British Airways in JFK terminal 7, which CX use for their flights from this airport. I'm not sure what one should expect from airline lounges though I can only compare this one to other CX lounges I've used in Hong Kong, LAX, and the rest of Asia Pacific. If you are into drinking alcohol, you would be happy with what's being offered, other than that there really isn't much anything else. Snacks available are cup noodles, the one you add hot water into, potato chips, some cookies, finger sandwiches, fruits, and some packaged pastries (not even fresh baked!!!), that's it. As one of the reviewers indicated, this lounge doesn't even come close to CX's Hong Kong lounges. I know CX main hub is Hong Kong and that is expected but JFK is one of the major airports in the east coast and one would expect more it being in NY. Sad.

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Capital One Lounge at JFK - Cheese sample

Capital One Lounge at JFK

4.6(65 reviews)
0.4 miJFK Airport

Had the chance to stop by this Capital One lounge in terminal 4 as we were flying Singapore…read moreAirlines to Frankfurt. It was either this option or the Virgin Atlantic. So after reviewing Yelp on both lounges I opted for capital one and I am very pleased with this lounge! First you can order hot small dishes from any table, there is a QR code on each table with today's choices. There is a cheese monger where you need to reserve 45 mins for a cheese tasting (we did not do, but looks amazing!). There is a buffet style with little dishes such as devil eggs, crostini, roasted squash. There is a to-go sandwich option with ess a bagel and pastrami from Schaller and Weber! and a huge bar also stocked with mocktails! We sat down at a table by the food and desserts section, they even brought out a nice baby chair for our baby! Ordered a bunch of dishes from the kitchen, Mac and cheese, shrimp salad, little burgers, mushrooms risotto and a soup! Honestly not all of the dishes were delicious, they were decent. However our experience and the service at this lounge was definitely excellent! They were so attentive to our needs and our baby's needs. We really felt taken care of. Note we did have a short wait, however it was literally not even 5 minutes to get into the lounge but definitely take this into consideration at busy times there will be a wait. But this wait is probably not as bad as the wait at the Amex centurion lounge in the same terminal. Overall we had a fabulous experience, felt really taken care of and especially with our baby. And they gave our baby his own baby pilot bib! So adorable!

So the deal is you need a venture card since the husband and I have. I am not the primary so to…read moreget in it's 45 dollars at first you might eh 45 dollars with a 3 hour before flight time visit but seriously lots a little bite choices and a full cheese bar. Think if you went to blech McDs for 20 bucks or over priced Starbucks I am liking Capital One a lot these days. From the coffee café at the mall with tasty snacks and coffees.To this fine place at terminal four in JFK. Fresh coffees Machine coffees sodas ice tea. Snacks you bag in cute little bags like chips or pretzels. Tasty hot offerings brought to you seat today I had a chicken pot pie served in a little cast iron pot as cute as it's delicious. They also had mini burgers and soup on today's menu Assortment of mini pastries and cookies You will leave stuffed AND here is one of the biggest perks of all Big clean spa like hot showers Last trip I was literally crying with happiness coming off an 8.5 hour shift at work then a 1 hour flight to get to jfk to wait 4 hours for my next flight of 12 hours The shower was heaven got on that next flight fully refreshed full and ready for a long nap. Today no shower but a wonderful relaxing experience worth the 45$

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Capital One Lounge at JFK - Mac and cheese

Mac and cheese

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Food bay seating area

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Cheesemonger and seating areas

Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Mezcal marg

Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

4.0(113 reviews)
0.4 miJFK Airport

Not all lounges are made equal, and the Sapphire lounge at JFK sits in the same class as Centurion…read moreand Capital One's new lounge. You can debate the nuances of each-- Centurion's food is better, Capital One's is larger and has a cheese monger, Ess a Bagel, and better cocktails. But compared to the sort of lounges that don't have their own bathrooms and offer nothing more than some bananas and cereal, you really could do worse. The Sapphire lounge in LGA is larger and prettier, but they pretty much offer the same amenities. The bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited, save for one time. The menu isn't vast but there's a little buffet station with fresh fruit and hot food, as well as a made to order menu with full sized portions. Sometimes the food has been quick, and other times it has taken a while, so you really should give yourself some buffer time if you're trying to get something from the made to order menu. The food is fine. I've visited enough times to say that the folks who work here have been so warm and nice each time, checking in and asking guests how they're doing. Garbage is cleaned up immediately, so it's a pretty well oiled machine in there. You can bring up to 2 guests and any additional guests cost just $27 more, which I'd say it's worth it, particularly if you have a long layover and will have a couple of drinks.

Under the level of the Chase lounge in LGA, but in the same tier, I'd say. The buffet food is…read morecurated and good (the chicken thighs in the mushroom sauce was my favorite). I'm not a big fan of the cocktails, but perhaps I haven't found the one that I like yet (I had a whiskey drink that I can't pronounce that was just alright). There was a waitlist when I went, but they were handing out free snacks when you went to register.

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Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Dirty martini

Dirty martini

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Impossible burger

Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways - Full first picture of the first room - 2/2025

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Full first picture of the first room - 2/2025

Delta One Lounge - Apple Tart

Delta One Lounge

4.6(88 reviews)
0.5 miJFK Airport

I had the good fortune to visit Delta One Lounge in JFK several times and this is my honest…read moreopinion. Pros: Services are far superior than many A1 lounges that I have been to unless you're flying La Premiere by Air France. Other than that it was way better than Emirates itself and I an Emirates Platinum Member I must admit this. The decor feels like vintage dinner with a modern touch, it's almost like old Hollywood glamour. Many dishes are made a la carte, a true definition of fine dining. Several Chefs and Sous Chef are eager to cook you whatever you want with a smile. There are several seating areas that you can use to enjoy your delicious 5 course meals and drinks. Who can forget the quiet room with several 0 gravity chairs for a relaxing massage before your flight. Everyone was beyond polite and attentive. Honestly, this lounge makes both the AMEX & regular DL lounges feel very basic. I was pleasantly surprised. The experience is far better & above what you will experience in the cabin. Once you come you will have no desire to leave. It's therapeutic & magical. There's something for everyone there. Most importantly it's never as crowded as the regular lounge. Cons: Although everyone is super friendly and attentive. It almost feels like disingenuous & rehearsed. Everyone is repeating the same lines as if they were told what to say which caused me to question and or doubt that they really felt that way. This experience never gets old, it's like adrenaline rushing through your veins, it takes you so high that every time you get on the actual flight DL one cabin, you feel a sense of disappointment. Overall, I never want my flight to be canceled delayed so badly when I am in this lounge. The attention to detail is world class and mastered by the most hardworking patrons. It's truly the 4 seasons of ALL US Airlines lounges. Just when I thought they couldn't compete with Emirates and/or Qatar, DL one lounge surpasses them. It's the only reason why I never regretted paying premium for DL one seat. I just wish that level of service continues in the cabin.

My expectations might have been too high based on the reviews here. We started with a meal at the…read moreBrasserie. We were seated right away and got our wine fairly quickly. After that things fell apart a bit, with the server bringing one of us the wrong starter followed by a long wait for the correct one. Wine service also largely disappeared, though there were plenty of places outside the restaurant to get drinks. The food on the buffet looked and sounded delicious but suffered from sitting out too long. The food was certainly a step way up from the usual Delta Lounge, but I would in no way compare it to a good fine dining restaurant on the outside. Highlights were the massage chairs and facials. The process for signing up is confusing and the wait can be long if you come at the wrong time, but if you have enough time it's definitely worth it. Other than that, it was reminiscent of a Centurion Lounge - spacious but crowded, with a decent food and drink selection. Nice for an airport lounge, but still an airport lounge.

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Delta One Lounge - Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK

Sit down restaurant @ Delta One Lounge at JFK

Delta One Lounge - Another view of the dining room

Another view of the dining room

Delta One Lounge - This regular Sky club (MCO) is like slumming it compared to a DL1 Lounge

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This regular Sky club (MCO) is like slumming it compared to a DL1 Lounge

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - Dining area seating

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse

3.8(80 reviews)
0.5 miJFK Airport
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Dropped by for an early dinner before my flight to Rome…read more Service was tip top as usual, they really get hospitality right here, hence the extra star. As soon as I sat down at a table staff came over and asked if I'd like any drinks to start. When I mentioned cucumber seltzer they brought it out with a glass of ice right away. Their venison burger was tasty and filling with fresh tomato, lettuce, cheese, pickles and a brioche bun. The fries that came with it were the chunky kind and more wedge-like, not very crispy, though I was hungry and polished off about half of them with ketchup. Duck tostada was a nice (several) bite(s), a little muddled in flavor though ingredients were fresh and I enjoyed the crispy tortilla crunch. Of course I had to get a dark chocolate pistachio cookie to go too! To correct some misinformation from recent reviews want to mention that this lounge has limited hours for Priority Pass from 5:00am-13:30pm, however full hours are until 23:30pm for balance travelers. Most of my stops here are usually in the afternoon/early evening on weekdays, I haven't seen it very packed, with exception of maybe once or twice. Also haven't tried their breakfast menu so can't comment on that. Will say that after coming here a few years starting to notice some wear on the furniture, perhaps some could use a bit of re-upholstery. Chase and Delta lounges have newer furniture though I'd prefer not to wait in line for entry.

With the Priority Pass, you've got a number of lounges to explore at JFK Terminal 4, so I'll save…read moreyou the trouble to skip this one. First of all, they close at 1:30pm daily, so very limited hours. Next, they charge extra for majority of their food and drinks. Basically, it's just a space to hang out. At least the space is open and clean, but probably because no one comes here. Since we were already here, we decided to have a snack before going to another lounge. We ordered some Pita & Hummus and Pasta Salad. The pita was stale while the salad was so bland. We couldn't even finish our food a just left. They gotta close this lounge down or revamp it because it's a disappointment compared to everything else.

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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - Dining area seating on a Friday afternoon

Dining area seating on a Friday afternoon

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - Bar area

Bar area

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - Bathrooms - gender neutral individual rooms

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Bathrooms - gender neutral individual rooms

Delta Sky Club - Seating

Delta Sky Club

3.7(314 reviews)
0.7 miJFK Airport
$$

With so many improvements to the airport this lounge is great to visit assuming u have access…read more Nice big lounge, plenty of seating & space to sit & enjoy the time before a flight. Great buffet options any time u are stopping by. Open bar is great & food options varied depending when u are flying. Great breakfast option, love me a nice mimosa before boarding always helps with sleep come the flights. Staff is usually nice & attentive , a lot to choose from. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, where u can relax & watch the planes. This is one of the better Delta lounges because of its size & amenities, when traveling a try to make sure I always have time to visit the lounge worth the visit everytime.

There are several Delta Sky Clubs at JFK and also AMEX Centurion lounges. Wanted to make sure I m…read morechecked in at the right one and leaving reviews for the right one. Check in area is staffed nicely. Just need a boarding pass and will walk you thru on the screen. Also will send you a recipe if you need to come back or use it at other locations. This location is very nice. Around 1 pm, not as crowded and place is kept very clean with lot of crew. Food is better, lot better than Atlanta location. Served on a nice plate and also metal utensils. Had a separate salad station. Attendant will help with making a nice plate. Also have a large bar area staffed with several bartenders. Also noticed a lady setting up Nathan's hot dog station opening up at 2:30 pm. Gotta try that one! Hot and cold food sections, attendants were were friendly and attentive which was a big plus. On the floor, dirty dishes were taken away promptly and seating ready for the next customers. There are smaller food stations spread throughout so walk around to check out. Dedicated Starbucks at the one end, soft drinks at the other. Highly recommend.

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Delta Sky Club - Seating

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