See inside JetBlue's first airport lounge ever, set to open in JFK later this month

"Airport lounges are having a moment. As new credit cards roll out lounge access and travel picks back up to almost pre-COVID levels, travelers have become obsessed with the idea of relaxing in a quiet, well-stocked space by their gate-sipping a glass of wine, snacking, working or catching up on reading before a flight. And we don't blame them. There's something undeniably luxurious about stepping into these private havens, a small dose of extra "luxe" that elevates any trip, whether for work or pleasure."

"Surprisingly, given the airline's popularity, the NYC-founded JetBlue had never entered the lounge game-until now. The company is gearing up to debut its first-ever lounge, located inside Terminal 5 at JFK Airport, on December 18. Dubbed BlueHouse, the new 9,000-square-foot space spans two floors and is modeled after an Art Deco-style New York City apartment. The dedication to New York City begins with the lounge's décor."

"Throughout the space, you'll find books sourced from beloved local shop The Strand, plus art pieces by New York artists and works about the city-including one by a New Yorker cartoonist and another made entirely from now-defunct MetroCards, along with three pieces created by JetBlue crew members. Near the entrance, a "just ask" desk features a wall of mailboxes reminiscent of those found in stately prewar apartment buildings."

Airport lounges have surged in popularity as travel rebounds and more credit cards offer access, providing quiet, well-stocked spaces for relaxation, work, and preflight routines. JetBlue will open BlueHouse, its first-ever lounge, on December 18 in Terminal 5 at JFK. The 9,000-square-foot, two-floor space is modeled after an Art Deco New York apartment and emphasizes local character. The lounge features books from The Strand, artwork by New York artists, a MetroCard art piece, and three pieces by JetBlue crew members. A "just ask" desk with mailboxes contains branded surprises for visitors, and staff are called crew members.

Read at Time Out New York