Come 2026, flying with Qatar Airways to and from the US will be a more premium experience. Qatar Airways’ first flagship lounge in USA is coming up at New York JFK Airport where the airline will shift its operations to the brand new Terminal One from Terminal 8. The world’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax will offer the signature hospitality of Qatar in America and enhance your airport luxury statement.
Inside Qatar Airways’ first US lounge at JFK Terminal One
One of the world’s best business class airlines recognized by Skytrax Awards 2025, the Doha-based carrier officially announced that it is opening a 15,000-sqft lounge facility at JFK Airport’s newest terminal in 2026. Anticipations are high that the lounge will be an oasis of luxury and comfort for premium guests from across the world. The state-of-the-art facility will have all modern trappings, such as VIP check-in, swanky dining space, duty-free shopping, private relaxation areas, alongside dedicated prayer rooms.
Qatar Airways’ upcoming JFK lounge may provide direct access to the boarding gate for international flights from New York to India and other countries, much like Etihad Airways’ US Pre-clearance lounge in Abu Dhabi. Currently, John F. Kennedy Airport houses several airlines lounges including Delta Sky Club, Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Club House, Alaska Lounge, and Air India Maharaja Lounge (under renovation), but neither of these JFK lounges offers direct boarding facility.
Who can access Qatar Airways’ lounge at New York JFK
The airline is yet to give an official statement regarding who, among its premium passengers, can access the 15,000-sqft lounge at JFK Airport, the largest gateway in the east coast US. It is obvious that Qatar Airways’ Qsuite customers, those booking long-haul business class flight tickets, first class flyers, and premium guests of other Oneworld airlines would get access to the lounge in JFK Airport’s new Terminal One.
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Airlines shifting their New York operations to JFK Airport’s New Terminal One
Other than Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Etihad Airways, KLM, EVA Air, Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), and Lot Polish Airlines will shift their base to the brand new Terminal One in 2026.
