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Plaza Premium to Operate Two Lounges at JFK’s New Terminal One, Including Rare Arrivals Lounge

The move extends independent hospitality into JFK’s $19 billion rebuild with the terminal’s first phase slated for 2026.

Overview

  • The operator will open a 9,300-square-foot airside Plaza Premium First lounge that will run 24/7 with à la carte dining, a full bar and a dedicated Infinity Room.
  • A 4,200-square-foot lounge in the pre-security arrivals hall will offer showers, fresh food, a full bar and a business center, bringing a rare arrivals-focused amenity to JFK.
  • Plaza Premium Group will also provide ALLWAYS Meet & Assist concierge service for curb-to-gate support, including check-in help, fast-track security and baggage assistance.
  • Access rules for both lounges are still being finalized, with details on airline partnerships, day-pass pricing and third‑party program participation to be announced.
  • New Terminal One plans call for six lounges in total, with four airline-operated spaces and two independent Plaza Premium locations serving carriers such as Air France, KLM, Etihad, Korean Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with full buildout targeted for 2030.