Air France to Open Lounge at New York-JFK’s New Terminal One
Starting next year, Air France will transfer all its flights to New York JFK’s New Terminal One, providing customers with an enhanced travel experience. The airline will also unveil a new lounge spanning more than 29,000 square feet, making it the largest lounge in its international network.
The new lounge will welcome La Première and Business customers (excluding Business Light fares), Flying Blue Elite Plus members, as well as eligible travelers flying with KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines.
Designed by Air France teams in collaboration with design agency MARKS Brandimage, the elegant lounge will span two levels, and offer seating for more than 400 guests. Travelers will have access to dining areas celebrating French gastronomy, as well as a bar featuring an exclusive selection of French wines and champagnes. Dedicated areas for beauty treatments, relaxation and work will also be available. An exclusive space will be reserved for Flying Blue Ultimate members.
With this new lounge, La Première customers will benefit from a seamless and personalized airport experience, from arrival at the New Terminal One at JFK to boarding the aircraft. Within the lounge, they will have access to an exclusive area featuring a dining offer created specially for them by a renowned French chef. The lounge experience will be complemented by the elevated passenger journey at the New Terminal One, featuring cutting-edge technology, world-class retail and dining, and modern amenities.
During the summer season, Air France is operating up to 11 daily flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and New York, split between JFK and Newark airports. The airline operates up to 6 daily flights to New York-JFK, including four Boeing 777-300ER flights equipped with the new La Première cabin, in addition to three flights operated by its transatlantic joint-venture partner Delta Air Lines. Air France also operates up to 2 daily flights to New York-Newark.
