Airport Comparison

BNE BrisbanevsJFK New York

Lounges at Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

BNEBrisbaneJFKNew York
Verified lounges716
Program-accessible716
Access programsAir New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin AustraliaAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold
Paid walk-in lounges26
Walk-in price range$42$50–$100
Terminals covered25

BNE vs JFK lounges — frequently asked

Does BNE or JFK have more lounges?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 7 at BNE. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at BNE vs JFK?

BNE: Air New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. JFK: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at BNE or JFK?

BNE: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($42). JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.