British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge (JFK)
British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York. It's open 4:15 AM – 11:30 PM daily. It's part of oneworld lounges. Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and wi-fi.
How to get into British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
First class. Access to the Chelsea lounge at New York JFK Terminal 8 is available for customers who are: Flying on a scheduled long haul or Transcontinental flight with British Airways or American Airlines in First. British Airways Gold Members with 65,000 tier points (and 40,000 tier points each year thereafter) and American Airlines Concierge Key members are invited to use the Chelsea lounge when flying on select routes.
Airlines: American Airlines, British Airways
Amenities
British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge: common questions
Where is British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge at JFK?
In Terminal 8, after security. Concourse A, Past security, right side, 4th floor
What are British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 4:15 AM – 11:30 PM (local time).
How do I get into British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge?
oneworld: First class. Access to the Chelsea lounge at New York JFK Terminal 8 is available for customers who are: Flying on a scheduled long haul or Transcontinental flight with British Airways or American Airlines in First. British Airways Gold Members with 65,000 tier points (and 40,000 tier points each year thereafter) and American Airlines Concierge Key members are invited to use the Chelsea lounge when flying on select routes.
Does British Airways and American Airlines Chelsea Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.