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JFK · New York
Chelsea Lounge
American Airlines · John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 8
04:15-22:30 dailyCommunity info · confirm at the desk
Walk-in unavailable
Not available
Access is restricted to international premium cabin class travelers and alliance elite status tier levels. Direct general commercial walk-in day passes are not distributed.
About Chelsea Lounge
Chelsea Lounge is an airport lounge in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, United States, operated by American Airlines. You can get in with American Airlines Flagship (Business/First) — the 1 access rule below list the exact cards, airline classes and any spend or cabin conditions for each.
It does not sell walk-in day passes, so entry needs an eligible card, membership or airline boarding pass. The lounge operates 04:15-22:30 daily; last entry is usually 30–45 minutes before close. 5 verified facilities are listed further down the page.
Access & eligibility
American Airlines Flagship (Business/First)Flagship
Free with American Airlines Flagship (Business/First)No guests permitted
British Airways First Class or American Flagship First Transatlantic tickets
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Wi-FiShowersHot foodBarQuiet room
Frequently asked
How do I get into Chelsea Lounge?
Chelsea Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport accepts 1 access programme: American Airlines Flagship (Business/First). Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
Can I pay to enter Chelsea Lounge without a membership?
No. Chelsea Lounge does not sell walk-in day passes — Access is restricted to international premium cabin class travelers and alliance elite status tier levels. Direct general commercial walk-in day passes are not distributed. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
What are Chelsea Lounge opening hours?
Chelsea Lounge operates 04:15-22:30 daily. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
Where is Chelsea Lounge located?
Chelsea Lounge is in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States, operated by American Airlines. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
What facilities does Chelsea Lounge have?
Verified facilities at Chelsea Lounge: Wi-Fi, Showers, Hot food, Bar, Quiet room. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
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