Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will soon be home to three credit card-branded airport lounges.
That’s because Capital One announced on Tuesday that it will open a brand new lounge in the retail hall at JFK Terminal 4, joining the existing lounge. American Express Centurion Lounge And The Club’s Chase Sapphire Lounge has been opened in this terminal.
It looks like there will be a lot to love about the new Capital One outpost. Firstly, it will build on the very solid foundation the publisher already has with three existing lobbies at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Denver International Airport (DEN) And Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, DC
However, the JFK lounge will be customized to become the publisher’s flagship New York lounge with some special amenities. This includes a unique culinary experience that will pay homage to classic New York dishes.
First, there will be a bistro in the lounge where guests can order a variety of bagels and coffee. Furthermore, Capital One will have a cheese counter available to provide guests with a variety of delicious treats from the Hudson Valley and greater New York area. The cheeses will be served alongside cured meats and traditional side dishes, and they will be paired with specialty wines and beers.
Speaking of absorption, Capital One is promising to work with a local brewery partner to create what it calls “The Perfect Airport Beer,” which will become an exclusive beer offered at the lounge. It is not yet known which breweries Capital One will solicit proposals from.
On the design front, the publisher will work with Brooklyn-based Shakuff Custom Lighting to create a signature hanging glass sculpture, which will serve as the central focal point of the space. . The publisher said the work will be inspired by tree branches and vegetation around the New York City area.
Capital One will also partner with local artists to curate a program of locally inspired artwork for the space.
The publisher will bring tried-and-true favorites to the JFK space, including a full-service coffee bar, takeout counter, tapas-style lounge menu and taprooms.
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The lounge will be 13,000 square feet, making it the second largest credit card lounge in Terminal 4. Amex’s Centurion Lounge is more than 15,000 square feet, while the Chase Sapphire Lounge is just 7,600 square feet .
Capital One did not share how many passengers it expects to accommodate at full capacity, but overcrowding, especially at one of JFK’s most popular terminals, will likely be a concern in the area. This.
The publisher didn’t share when the lounge will open, but it promised to share more updates, including add-ons, in the coming months. We will update this post as more details become available.
If you’re looking to prepare for the JFK opening, be sure to read Complete instructions on how to access Capital One lounges.
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