Review: Airspace Lounge New York JFK (Terminal 5)

While it’s great to have a lounge, about the only good thing I can say about the Airspace Lounge in JFK’s T5 is that the shower is nice. Well, maybe that’s not fair. The tap water is free.

I don’t mean to be facetious. Since JetBlue does not have a lounge of its own, the lounge is a welcome addition to those who may wish to shower before or after a flight. The bathroom is nice, with a large walk-in shower–

a bathroom with a mirror and sink

The lounge even provide a specially branded amenity kit–

a small black bag with a blue and white bag with small bottles of toiletries and toothpaste

But best of all is the fully tricked-out Toto toilet. Nothing like a heated toilet seat!

Lounge access is granted to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders–no PriortyPass card necessary (or accepted).

Upon entering the lounge, you are given a debit card with $10 in food/beverage credit on it. The menu is limited and frankly of poor quality, but your credit is enough for a snack or drink (not necessarily both).

a screen on a table with plants in front of it

a man standing in front of a glass wall

a white card with blue and black text

a menu of a restaurant

a plate of food on a table

a plate of cheese and crackers

a glass of milk with a straw

My favorite thing on the menu is a greasy breakfast sandwich similar to a egg McMuffin. Maybe that says it all.

a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee on a white table

a breakfast sandwich on a plate

In terms of free food/drink, tea, filter coffee from Coffee Bean, and tap water is available. A cocktail mix is also available.

a counter with a variety of glasses on it

a bowl of fruit next to a blender

a group of coffee machines

a wooden box with bags of tea

As for seating, the lounge tends to get crowded during the afternoon and early evening, but head for the “conference room” (last picture) and you may be left alone for awhile.

a room with a staircase and tables and chairs

a restaurant with a staircase and tables

a room with a bench and tables

a group of chairs in a room

a row of white chairs in a bar

a bar with a row of chairs and a counter

a shelf with bottles and glasses

a bar with bottles and glasses on shelves

a room with chairs and a glass wall

a room with a glass wall and stairs

a room with chairs and a tv

During our layover in New York, Ben and I had the room to ourselves for several hours. Internet works fairly well using the airport’s network.

a sign with text on it

Finally, a separate unisex bathroom is available.

a wooden door with a sign on it

CONCLUSION

It’s not my favorite lounge, but a great place for a shower. While there are much better dining options inside the terminal, you can also receive a free snack (up to $10) while in the lounge.