Alaskan Airlines New York JFK Lounge
Alaskan Airlines Lounge
Alaska Airlines first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast at Kennedy Airport JFK, is a brand new lounge which according to the airlie brings as West Coast vibe cool, comfortable space.
And yet, in context it actually does work. Admittedly the Alaskan Airlines New York JFK Lounge is small, but it is quite well equipped with a bar and dining. There are good views, but it can become packed in the evening, being as it is the main Priority Pass lounge at Terminal 7.
New York JFK Alaskan Airlines lounge review
New York JFK Alaskan Airlines Lounge
The New York JFK Alaskan Airlines lounge is quite easy to find, but a little bit of a trek: once you pass through security, head up the escalator, turn right, then up another escalator, then left, where the Alaskan lounge is on the left. Don't go straight head, that is the BA lounge.
Once past the reception desk, there is a long corridor with a wooden wall, which looks Alaskan already.
And then you are in - into just one main room. It looks rather like a New York loft, moved to LA, with some eclectic elements.
It's pretty small, and you have to walk around the furniture. Indeed, as you enter walk around the communal table with a handful of chairs. Blue metal tin ones.
New York JFK Alaskan Airlines Lounge
Over by the windows are some high backed Solus chairs, which makes you wonder why the designer put them there: They block the view, which is the main draw of the lounge. Indeed, there is nowhere to sit an enjoy the view, other than a shelf with seating facing the windows.
However in the main part of the lounge the large squashy leather seats also turn their back on the windows.
There are also two larger round tables with four chairs each.
The lounge is under 5,000 square feet, and has the capacity for just over 100 guests, but Alaska operates 14 daily flights to New York's JFK so it can get busy in it's own right, but even busier when you take into account all the other airlines and passengers who have access via Priority Pass. However the peak starts at around 5pm, and from midday it can be pretty quiet.
Food
New York JFK Alaskan Airlines Lounge
Food is pretty basic. It is in effect fruit, bread, cookies, and a few rolls.
Don't miss the trail mix bar, with no less than six bowls of... trail mix. It isn't very appetising.
There are apples plus oatmeal and yogurt bars in the morning and salad and soup in the afternoon and evening.
In the morning the pancake machine is a real draw.
Bar
New York JFK Alaskan Airlines Lounge
There is a decent full sized staffed bar. Passengers can also enjoy a wide-selection of microbrews, West Coast wines or cocktails.
House brews are complementary, but there is a charge for anything considered premium.
The lounge includes Starbucks-trained baristas who will create custom handcrafted espresso beverages and full-leaf tea beverages for guests. Or there are heated urns of Starbucks coffee.
In the morning there is a full menu of barista-pulled handcrafted espresso beverages.
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New York JFK Alaskan Airlines Lounge
First Class passengers on Alaskan Airways receive complimentary access to the lounge.
Daypass $50USD.
Priority Pass is the main way people access the lounge. And with not only British Airways flying from Terminal 7 (who do not offer paid access to their lounges) but also flights on Aerolineas Argentinas, All Nippon Airways, Icelandair, Interjet, LOT Polish, Ukraine International, and many more, it can be quite an international space.
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Alaskan Airlines New York JFK Lounge
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| Location: | Airside, Terminal 7. | |
| Open hours: | 0500-2100 | |
| Pay Per Access: | Daypass $50 | |
| Lounge for: | Alaskan Airlines | |
| Access: | First Class on Alaskan Airlines, or Priority Pass | |