Chase is on a roll.

Only a week in the past, the issuer opened the doorways of its latest crown jewel, a gorgeous two-story Sapphire Lounge by The Membership at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

And now, Chase is again (on the opposite facet of Queens) with extra welcome information for New Yorkers and vacationers passing by way of one of many busiest airports nationwide, John F. Kennedy Worldwide Airport (JFK).

On Tuesday, the Sapphire Lounge at JFK formally opened its doorways to vacationers, respiration new life into the previous Etihad Lounge that was vacant for a lot of the pandemic. And whereas Chase’s JFK lounge won’t be as iconic because the house in LaGuardia, there’s nonetheless heaps to like.

Listed here are the main points.

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Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK location

You will discover the brand new Sapphire Lounge by The Membership in JFK’s Terminal 4, which is residence to Delta Air Strains, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airways and a slew of different worldwide carriers.

After passing by way of safety, keep on the higher degree of the terminal and switch left. Maybe satirically, the brand new Chase Lounge is situated proper subsequent to the American Categorical Centurion Lounge at JFK.

The house is sort of unimaginable to overlook — be sure to do not take the escalator right down to the departures degree after clearing safety.

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The brand new Chase lounge at JFK is open day by day from 5 a.m. till 11 p.m.

Chase and Etihad Airways are collectively working this “new” lounge, and as a part of that, the entry guidelines are a bit extra beneficiant than these of the opposite Sapphire Lounge by The Membership areas.

As with all different Chase lounges, major and licensed cardmembers with the Chase Sapphire Reserve can enter the lounge free of charge, they usually can deliver as much as two friends. Be aware that you will have to have the (complimentary) Precedence Move related to the cardboard to enter the lounge. Extra friends past the preliminary allotment might be charged at $27 per particular person.

The identical entry coverage applies to these with the J.P. Morgan Reserve card or the Ritz-Carlton Credit score Card (not accessible to new candidates), although the latter card contains limitless visitor entry.

Even when you do not have one in every of these playing cards, you may nonetheless be capable of enter the Sapphire Lounge. Vacationers with solely a Precedence Move membership (from any different premium bank card) can go to one Chase Sapphire Lounge per calendar yr and buy extra entries for themselves and friends for $75 per particular person.

Along with the aforementioned playing cards, choose Etihad vacationers may go to the lounge earlier than their flight to Abu Dhabi. This contains these flying in enterprise or firstclass on Etihad-operated flights, in addition to the airline’s Gold and Platinum elite members.

The data for the J.P. Morgan Reserve Card and Ritz-Carlton Credit score Card has been collected independently by The Factors Man. The cardboard particulars on this web page haven’t been reviewed or offered by the cardboard issuer.

Chase’s JFK lounge won’t be as opulent because the outpost in LaGuardia, nevertheless it nonetheless packs a mighty punch.

After coming into the lounge, you may rapidly understand you’ve got stepped right into a Sapphire Lounge. From the colour palette to the timber lining the hallways, Chase’s design motifs are clearly on show. (And that is a superb factor.)

The reception desk provides technique to the primary lounge space — there is a bar on the middle of the lounge with seating areas unfold throughout it. You will discover a wide range of eating tables, couches and particular person recliners proper subsequent to the bar.

To the best of the bar (as you face the runways), you may discover one other smaller seating space partitioned off with some timber and room dividers.

And simply reverse the bar, there is a slim hallway that is been became one other seating house. There are a handful of two-top tables and recliners right here. Given the shortage of pure gentle, these is likely to be the least well-liked seats, so if the lounge is crowded, that is seemingly the place I would go first to search for a seat.

The remainder of the lounge is comprised of a eating space with a wide range of table- and booth-style seats, in addition to one other rest space with some particular person recliners and sofas within the nook of the house.

Right here, you may even discover two open-style workstations. It is simply too unhealthy Chase could not discover a technique to enclose them with some glass for added privateness.

Whereas the JFK outpost may appear to be the opposite Sapphire Lounges, this one is certainly on the smaller facet. It measures 7,600 sq. toes, and whereas the issuer did not share most occupancy numbers, I can already envision this house getting very crowded.

In spite of everything, not solely do Chase’s prime cardmembers get entry, however so do premium passengers flying on Etihad.

With the upcoming resumption of Airbus A380 service to JFK, there might be roughly 100 eligible Etihad flyers passing by way of the lounge every day. Mix that with all of the Sapphire Reserve cardholders flying by way of one in every of JFK’s busiest terminals, and this house may function on a waitlist all through the day.

That mentioned, one thing is actually higher than nothing, and because the bank card lounge wars warmth up, it is nice to see Chase getting artistic in opening an area as quickly as doable in one of many nation’s busiest airports.

(If the Chase lounge is just too crowded, remember there’s all the time the two-story Amex Centurion Lounge subsequent door.)

Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK facilities

A key part of each Sapphire Lounge is a protracted checklist of facilities, comparable to a facial bar and therapeutic massage chairs.

This outpost is lighter on the facilities, nevertheless it nonetheless checks the containers for all the things you’d count on for a top-tier airport lounge.

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There are two reflection rooms close to the again of the lounge. These can be found on a first-come, first-served foundation, they usually double as prayer rooms.

The lounge additionally has three bathe suites — one is designated as all-gender, after which there may be one for males and one for ladies. The latter two are situated within the restroom space.

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Talking of the restrooms, they function snazzy vainness areas (similar to earlier than the renovation), they usually’re stocked with Apotheke facilities.

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Different facilities embody quick and free Wi-Fi, energy retailers, USB-A and USB-C ports at practically each seat, and unbelievable airside views for the aviation fanatics within the room.

The lounge overlooks the apron space between the A and B piers of gates and runways 4L and 4R within the distance. On a transparent day, you may seemingly be capable of see for miles.

Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK meals and drinks

One space the place the Sapphire Lounge excels is with the meals and beverage choices.

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There is a buffet space proper subsequent to the eating tables, and it options an assortment of cold and hot plates. I attempted the curry cauliflower, hummus and heat focaccia and thought all the things might’ve handed for restaurant-quality meals in Manhattan. I particularly loved the apricot glaze on the cauliflower; it was a pleasant distinction to the curry seasoning on this dish.

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Be aware that lots of the dishes are halal, and kosher meals selections can be found on request.

Other than the buffet, you possibly can order a number of signature dishes, such because the Sapphire burger or lamb meatballs, through a web-based a la carte menu. Every desk has a QR code to scan to open the lounge hub, the place you possibly can order meals and drinks and even reserve a bathe suite.

When it comes to drinks, the bartender might be pleased to whip up your basic favourite or craft a cocktail from the signature menu. The gin-based Concrete Jungle was refreshing and hit the spot.

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For these trying to nibble, there’s a massive refreshment station separating the primary lounge space from the eating room.

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That is the place you may discover the espresso machines pouring Joe Espresso and an assortment of canned tender drinks, together with Olipop and Spindrift. Do not move up the salted chocolate chip cookies or the biscotti on this space — I promise they’re properly well worth the energy.

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Backside line

In only a week, Chase went from having zero to 2 Sapphire Lounges within the nation’s largest metropolis.

With the opening of the JFK outpost, Chase’s lounge community continues to blossom, giving potential and current cardmembers extra motive to enroll in or hold the Reserve card.

The JFK outpost is exclusive as a result of it occupies an current house and is collectively operated with Etihad. Do not essentially count on the entire Sapphire Lounge amenity expertise, however the lounge nonetheless checks all of the containers.

It is a welcome new possibility for cardmembers passing by way of JFK and a harbinger of fine issues to come back for the Sapphire Lounge community, which is getting larger and higher than ever earlier than.

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