We’ve known that JetBlue plans to open its own airport lounges, in a bid to improve yields, and increasingly compete in the premium travel market. Along those lines, the airline has just unveiled the details of its first lounge, which will be opening next week.
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JetBlue BlueHouse New York JFK details revealed
BlueHouse is the name of JetBlue’s new lounge concept, and the JetBlue BlueHouse JFK is expected to open on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The lounge will be located in Terminal 5 (which is JetBlue’s home at the airport), across from gate 526. The lounge will be open daily from 5AM until 10PM, except on December 18, when it’ll only open at 8AM.
The new lounge is roughly 9,000 square feet, with seating for around 150 guests, spread across two floors. JetBlue claims BlueHouse sets “a new benchmark for approachable hospitality,” and describes it as “inviting, stylish, and uniquely JetBlue,” claiming “the space is designed to feel like an extension of home, inspired by the energy and character of New York City.”
The lounge design is supposed to bring a NYC apartment-style aesthetic to the airport, with art deco design, curated local art, and playful nods to JetBlue’s history. The lounge boasts high speed Wi-Fi, ample power outlets, a game room, open seating, and quiet areas, to give space to the different needs of travelers looking to socialize, work, and relax.
When it comes to food and drinks, local flavor will be infused through fresh bites curated by Union Square Events, and beverages will be provided by NYC partners Joe Coffee, The Greats of Craft, and Please Don’t Tell.
The food selection will include fresh grab-and-go bites inspired by New York’s food scene, like bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches in the morning, and pastrami on rye and chicken caesar wraps later in the day. The drink selection will include draft and local beers, signature cocktails, and artisan wines. Barista-made espresso drinks will also be available, alongside specialty chai and matcha.
Here’s how JetBlue President Marty St. George describes the lounge:
“BlueHouse helps make our flagship terminal feel more like home. It’s warm, comfortable, and elevated in a way that’s distinctly JetBlue, with the hospitality and thoughtful amenities our customers have been asking for. As our first lounge, it represents an exciting milestone in our JetForward journey as we focus on bringing affordable, premium experiences from the aircraft to the airport.”
JetBlue BlueHouse New York JFK access requirements
Who has access to the JetBlue BlueHouse JFK (and future lounge locations)? The lounge will be open to the following passengers:
- Those traveling in Mint to or from Europe, but not those traveling in Mint within the Americas; guests can be brought in for $39 per person
- Mosaic 4 members, which is the highest tier of Mosaic elite status that JetBlue has; one complimentary guest is allowed, and additional guests cost $39 per person
- Those who have JetBlue’s new $499 annual fee premium credit card; one complimentary guest is allowed, and additional guests cost $39 per person
As of February 2026, BlueHouse limited access passes will be available for purchase for Mosaic 1-3 members, JetBlue Plus and Business cardmembers, non-transatlantic Mint customers, and annual BlueHouse members. It remains to be seen how exactly that will work.
My take on the JetBlue BlueHouse New York JFK
JetBlue is obviously in a unique position when it comes to lounges, as the carrier is very much playing catch-up. JetBlue introduced its Mint business class product over a decade ago, and is just now opening its first lounge.
Admittedly the carrier is taking a bit of a hybrid approach. While the “big three” US carriers now have membership lounges and international or premium lounges, JetBlue is just introducing one concept for everyone. This won’t be quite to the level of something like a Delta One Lounge, but it looks like it might be a step up from your typical domestic membership lounge.
In terms of monetization, JetBlue is also taking a hybrid approach. Yes, the goal is to make Mint business class across the Atlantic more competitive, but the goal is also to use this to boost revenue otherwise, including with a premium co-branded credit card.
In true JetBlue fashion, I think the new lounge is quirky and fun, so that’s cool to see. This isn’t just some cookie cutter lounge, but it has a unique design, great drinks, barista coffee, grab-and-go food, etc.
So while I don’t think this will be among the best lounges in the United States, I do think this does the trick, and should help JetBlue check the box of airport lounge access, while offering a pleasant experience.
Bottom line
JetBlue is finally opening its first airport lounge, with the introduction of BlueHouse at New York JFK. The roughly 9,000 square foot lounge will be able to accommodate 150 guests, and it’s an exciting development for the airline. I can’t wait to check it out!
What do you make of JetBlue’s BlueHouse JFK?
It's a shame they're not letting in transcon customers. They could have surprised and delighted vs the competition on this
Just a side note. Southwest just announced its first lounge in Honolulu.
Looks like the lounge wars are in full gear.
Eventually, WN (lounges & assigned seating), B6 (lounges), & AS (TALT service) will morph into traditional trunk line status like the Big Three.
I believe the “grab and go” means grab the pre-plated item you want and enjoy it in the lounge, based on the rules someone posted. I prefer pre-plated snacks in the lounge as it reduces the length of time each person stays at the buffet.
I appreciate B6 is adding lounges. I would suspect BOS, FLL, & SJU are on the radar scope.
However, I doubt this does much for the long term viability of the airline. As if the airline is running out the clock looking for a partner.
BOS is already in development and part of the plan. I doubt SJU and FLL would though given how low yield they are.
SJU has no airline specific lounge that I am aware of.
B6 could take over the one in its terminal and claim victory. Also, if B6 ever joins an alliance, it could act as a host for that alliance’s airlines at SJU.
As for FLL, there is an existing non-airline lounge in T3 which would be a good fit. If Spirit should fold, might be room in T4. Both T3 & T4 are connected behind TSA security.
"Bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches" are not "New York’s food scene." Can one chef in this country put some thought into breakfast besides the stupid bacon and eggs? I'll take the pastrami at any time.
Sounds like klm delft blue house
Love those!
NYC apartment style? You mean, it's 180 square feet and a visit costs $5,800?
Oh, come on, Larry, you can get at least 800 sq ft studio for that… no view. Sowie.
I feel like I'm always rooting for JetBlue, and I'd really love to like this, but... this just doesn't look good at all to me. It looks cheap, will be overrun in seconds (even with the non-transcon access - oof), and the one food picture just looks meh (which is ironic because onboard Mint has great food). Have to start somewhere I guess, but this feels like a swing and a miss.
At least they went with Mets color scheme…
Disappointed that Mint transcon don’t get access. That puts them at a disadvantage to Delta and AA
And Alaska as well
I mean with the sheer volume of passengers that would be eligible to access if transcon is included then the line would be down the concourse, out TSA and into the curb
I like the Jetiquette rules!:
BlueHouse Jetiquette
Use headphones for personal devices—no speakerphones, Bluetooth speakers or loud calls.
No smoking (including vaping) of any kind.
Dress code? Keep it classy. Attire should be tasteful and not offend your fellow travelers.
Consuming outside food & drinks in BlueHouse—and consuming BlueHouse food & drinks outside—is a no-go. What’s served in BlueHouse stays in BlueHouse.
Must be 21 years or older with a...
I like the Jetiquette rules!:
BlueHouse Jetiquette
Use headphones for personal devices—no speakerphones, Bluetooth speakers or loud calls.
No smoking (including vaping) of any kind.
Dress code? Keep it classy. Attire should be tasteful and not offend your fellow travelers.
Consuming outside food & drinks in BlueHouse—and consuming BlueHouse food & drinks outside—is a no-go. What’s served in BlueHouse stays in BlueHouse.
Must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to be served or consume alcohol.
Kids must be supervised by an adult (18+) at all times.
Keep your feet off the furniture.
Keep your belongings with you at all times. BlueHouse is not responsible for lost, stolen or unattended personal items.
Disruptive, disrespectful, loud or intoxicated behavior will get you kicked out of the House. Solicitation of any kind is not allowed.
I like how they lean into the NYC apartment-style, complete with plastic utensils from a DoorDash delivery! It's the little things that just show time and again that JetBlue is so far from ready for major competition. I want them to succeed, but they just shoot themselves in the foot around every corner. And the fact that their Mint menus are still--and have been for years--Italian-ish food just shows the lack of originality. High time...
I like how they lean into the NYC apartment-style, complete with plastic utensils from a DoorDash delivery! It's the little things that just show time and again that JetBlue is so far from ready for major competition. I want them to succeed, but they just shoot themselves in the foot around every corner. And the fact that their Mint menus are still--and have been for years--Italian-ish food just shows the lack of originality. High time for Jayne O'Brien, the person responsible for the onboard product and their utterly lousy marketing to move on.
Jayne has been gone for a year.
Nothing says hospitality like "NYC apartment-style"
Uh, were you expecting a suburban home with a yard in NYC? Ok, fine, maybe in Staten Island, but... then, you'd have to live in Staten Island... yeesh.
I think they made a mistake on the concept. Given the size constraints, they should've made it more like the Capital One Landing at DCA that focuses on good food instead of making it like a traditional lounge. I actually like going to the DCA Capital One Landing more than I like going to their IAD lounge.
@VK - Mint already offers great food onboard, so there would be little value in having a lounge with grab-and-go food with limited seating available. Rather, I think one of the important things this lounge needs to do is offer a dedicated space for premium travelers to hang out in away from the terminal. I typically like the C1 Landing concept better too, but I don't think that would be the better option for jetblue.
@JB - Fair points. My main qualm is that they're opening a lounge with the only food being grab & go. I am expecting the coffee and cocktails to be stellar in this lounge since it's good on Mint.
I agree that a traditional lounge is preferable when there's no place for premium travelers to hang out, but I was not sure that this space was a good enough size for that.
But if there are lines to get in the door, crowded conditions and the staff can't keep up on cleaning and food service what's the point? Yeah maybe if it's free I'd endure but if not I'd find an empty gate. I often do that at PHX after maybe grabbing food because the AA lounges are a zoo.
Uh, the point is that there's no other lounge at T5... and if they've restricted access to such few passengers, it may not even get crowded... let's be real, who was crazy enough to even open their $499 AF card (next to no one), and the TATL flights are like 24 Mint/flight x3 (LHR, AMS, CDG), if daily, so rarely gonna be more than 100 people, if ever. Can they fit that? Maybe, maybe not.
I could see it getting crowded at Boston if every eligible person goes to the lounge. They'll have daily service in the summer to LHR/LGW, CDG, AMS, DUB, EDI, MAD, BCN, and MXP
It looks nice! I like the concept and decor, and much prefer grab and go over buffet. Excited to try this!
Honestly this problem is worse than Tim, where now one person has 50% of the comments on a single article, very insane!
Agreed, 1990 is a putz. Completely ruined this place since (s)he crawled in a month ago.
Thanks for the extra attention fellow commenters!
Totally unrelated, but have you ever heard of the Streisand effect?
Eh, don't worry about... please do keep 'calling me out' whenever you see me.
+1. One of many reasons I stopped visiting vftw. Highly annoying and immature to put it nicely. Really wish there was an ignore user function here.
You're a fan of the 762? Oof. Way to date yourself.
Btw, there already is an 'ignore' button; it's figurative. Just don't read posts/users you don't like. Or engage with them. I won't self-censor to appease you lot. If Ben wants to ban anyone, for any reason, he can, because it's his site, but he and other bloggers don't do that, because engagement is beneficial to them and the communities they've created.
You realize it's hard to ignore when you are literally the majority of comments on an article. You physically cannot scroll past without seeing your cringe content and troll posts.
Mason, plenty of other frequent commenters are here; I will not self-censor, nor should you (or they). You're welcome to comment on-topic, too, or you can continue this Streisand effect. K, thanx, byeee.
Seriously, 1990 has NPD. I’ve never seen someone who has conversations with themselves in the own comment thread.
“NPD, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive admiration, and a significant lack of empathy for others, causing problems in relationships and daily functioning. It's more than just vanity; it involves pervasive patterns of grandiosity, entitlement, and manipulating others, often stemming from...
Seriously, 1990 has NPD. I’ve never seen someone who has conversations with themselves in the own comment thread.
“NPD, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive admiration, and a significant lack of empathy for others, causing problems in relationships and daily functioning. It's more than just vanity; it involves pervasive patterns of grandiosity, entitlement, and manipulating others, often stemming from a fragile self-esteem, and is treated with psychotherapy.”
Well, Roberto, if you haven't noticed, a few of the regulars (Eskimo, Jessica, etc.) have been 'impersonated' on here recently. It's a running-gag with one of the trolls behind a few of the genital-themed aliases (@Penile). You don't have to believe me, but, I'm not 'that' guy.
Also, talking to yourself is more schizophrenia than NPD, but, who are we to participate in the unlicensed practice of medicine, especially outside of clinical settings...
The problem this creates is the same problem Delta had for years with Sky Clubs, is that you're offering longhaul business class passengers the same lounge as a credit card lounge, thereby not feeling very exclusive or high enough quality.
I'm surprised the card has unlimited access with a +1 though. That could create severe crowding issues, JetBlue is a very large airline out of JFK and could easily overwhelm this tiny lounge.
Looks nice. Long over-due (T5 has needed this for decades). Lame access requirements (should include any Mint, not just TATL). Yes, should be larger. $499 AF card is still a joke. They really need additional lounges, at least at BOS, LAX, FLL, at a minimum. I do still very much like jetBlue and want them to stick around and do well. Will probably check this out in 2026. Thanks Ben!
Hope they have an elevator to the 2nd floor. Climbing that staircase with luggage does not look like fun.
*incoming phone call* "ADA Lawsuit"
(They probably have an elevator, just not photographed.)
I believe the photo of the gold half-dial that says “BlueHouse” and the blue needle is an elevator floor indicator…
The lounge is waaaaay too small. Imagine if JB actually did manage to sell a large number of that terrible JB Premier card, very few of the suckers would be able to actually get into the lounge.
JB fails again and again and again and again…
Meanwhile, Alaska and Southwest Airlines keep doing the right things. I hope one those two buy JB, anyone except the big 3 should be allowed.
Exactly. And somehow they've managed to open a brand new lounge that looks old, like it hasn't been renovated in decades.
I did a status match last year and was Mosaic 4, flew Mint JFK-LAX several times and the customer service was terrible when issues, and there were always issues.
Count me out.
NSS, you flew Mint Transcon and were disappointed? Oof. Maybe you cannot be pleased.
All carriers experience IROPS. Perhaps, we should demand that our elected officials actually pass regulations that ensure we get compensated by airlines when they fail us, like they do in Europe (see EU/UK 261), Canada (APPR), and elsewhere...
Not IROPS. Baggage was supposed to free with the credit card, kept being charged, took hours to find someone who could reverse the charges. Mint check-in at JFK was not pleasant, FAs on the plane were not happy, contrary to every review I've ever seen. I know there are B6 fans, it just wasn't my experience. And if it wasn't my experience in six months as Mosaic 4, it didn't give me a good feeling for what it would be like without status.
How did you even get charge for bags as a Mosaic 4?
Yeah, Eskimo is correct; also, JetBlue Mint tickets include two free checked bags. 'Happy' seems pretty subjective. Were you new to New York? Like, did our 'directness' bother you? Would you prefer the passive aggressivity of the South? Or the laid-back vibes of SoCal? I think I was onto something earlier with 'you cannot be pleased.'
Any lounge you get access to with a credit card isn't very exclusive...
If you're willing to pay $499 for that 'premium' card, you deserve as much access to this as you want, because, woah, with this being the only lounge, that card is a real clunker, mah man...
The one helpful benefit of that card is that it has unlimited Priority Pass restaurants. But other than that, it's not worth the price at all.
VK, how many Priority Pass restaurants even still exist? Quick lookup suggests maybe 37ish in the US at around 25 airports. Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex, and Capital One all lost that benefit. So, I guess, Barclays keeping it, might not last, either.
1990, it's not useful for most flyers - I agree. There are a couple of PP restaurants in Logan, so that benefit would be good for BOS flyers. Davio's is right after Terminal C security. I have a family member in the Boston area who this card may actually be useful for since he is Mosaic 3, flies a lot for work, and frequently buys a to-go meal before the flight instead of going to...
1990, it's not useful for most flyers - I agree. There are a couple of PP restaurants in Logan, so that benefit would be good for BOS flyers. Davio's is right after Terminal C security. I have a family member in the Boston area who this card may actually be useful for since he is Mosaic 3, flies a lot for work, and frequently buys a to-go meal before the flight instead of going to the lounge - the BOS Chase lounge has long lines.
I think he might be the <10% of people who would break even on the JetBlue Premier Card, but I doubt he'll get it. If JetBlue actually wanted more people to get the Premier, they should replace the Paisley credit with a flight credit, but there's no chance they do that.
Nice! If it works for him (or any particular card holder), then, glad there's a target market. I'll stick to their Plus card for now; the 6x on jetBlue, 5K points, etc., is good enough for me.
I’m impressed. The design looks fab and definitely feels New York. I also understand the grab and go set up vs traditional buffet due to back of house space limitations. Food is already excellent onboard so if their bar selection is strong, I see this as a fantastic product to start. I hope they can get larger real estate in Boston.
Yeah, the Blue and Orange feels very Mets to me.
AGREED, JD. I particularly love the ceiling in the bar that’s done up to look like GCT. I think the elevator needle is a bit funny with repeating letters but presumably it only accesses two floors.
Exciting news! Honestly the purpose of JetBlue’s lounge network is to drive credit card sign ups.
If JetBlue isn’t providing lounge access while in Europe for mint customers, I really think that is the reason.
Besides credit card customers, I’d imagine this lounge may only reach capacity in the evening during the summer.
What lounge in Europe? They'd need to contract with others, because it's not like they have their own at LHR or CDG or AMS, etc. Perhaps, since they've got something goin' on with United, they could buddy-up on some Star Alliance lounges, but, I highly doubt it.
this is a good but small start for B6 in the lounge business. This is way too small to meaningfully serve the number of potential customers so it will be a very limited benefit.
the bigger theme is that it moves B6 closer to a legacy/global model which is also where WN is likely going.
I'm also pleased to see jetBlue trying this; I still doubt WN is gonna do the same. Elliott (mis)Management is just extracting profits by taking away 'nice' things (free seats, checked bags, extension of credits, etc.), not necessarily adding 'nice' things (like actual recliners up-front, lounges, etc.) Yet, the irony is that SW's credit card partner (Chase) is giving its high-spenders on the CSR card $500 in SW credit, not UA credit, huh, odd, right?