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?
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.)
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.
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...
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.
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?