GETAWAYS • Airports
JFK: As part of its drive to attract spendier travelers, JetBlue plans to open its first-ever airport lounge inside Terminal 5 late next year. While the design hasn’t yet been released (or, likely, yet designed), JetBlue says it will cover 8,000 square feet and have three separate areas, dubbed Play, Work, Lounge. Who will get access? Those with top-tier (Mosaic 4) status, travelers flying Mint to Europe, or holders of a forthcoming premium JetBlue credit card. Annual passes will also be available, though pricing hasn’t been set.
JFK: Meanwhile, work continues on the new Terminal 6 next door (above), expected to open in 2026. The first dozen food vendors have just been revealed, including Dave Chang’s fried chicken spot Fuku, an outpost of Midwood’s DiFara Pizzeria, plus Hanoi House and Alidoro Cafe.
JFK: The WSJ spent a day inside Terminal 4’s new 39,000 square foot super-premium Delta One Lounge, which opened in June. Turns out the 140-seat brasserie in the center of it all (in collaboration with restaurateur Danny Meyer) is the thing (don’t miss the dark chocolate soufflé). Also on offer: 15-minute head and neck massages (though, NB, those do book up). The second Delta One Lounge, at LAX, opens October 10.
JFK/LGA/EWR: Recent routing notes of note: Delta cutting daytime JFK-CDG route as of Oct 26 • JetBlue adding Mint service to BZN (Bozeman) for peak ski season • American adding new UVF (St. Lucia) flight from JFK in Dec.