Summary Korean Air will open a 16,000-square-foot lounge in New Terminal One at JFK Airport in 2026. The lounge will offer premium amenities, a show kitchen, and a bar for First and Prestige Class passengers. New Terminal One will replace existing terminals, offer 23 gates, and handle 16 million passengers annually.
Passengers flying on Korean Air from New York City will one day experience the SkyTeam carrier's flagship airport lounge service at a 16,000-square-foot facility coming to the New Terminal One at JFK airport. Creating space to grow The carrier announced last year that it will join fellow international carriers at The New Terminal One of John F. Kennedy International Airport ( JFK ) in New York City.
The new lounge will be one of the largest in Korean Air's global network outside its hub in Seoul Incheon and further build on Korean Air's partnership with Delta Air Lines in the US. Delta has established numerous joint ventures across the Atlantic and Pacific, including partnerships with airlines such as Virgin Atlantic in the UK. The space will be located at the end of the New Terminal One's east pier, offering direct boarding access to aircraft.
The Korean Air Lounge will provide passengers departing New York City with an expansive, airy space featuring premium amenities for the airline's First and Prestige Class customers and elite frequent flyers, along with panoramic views of the airfield when it opens in 2026. David Pacey, Executive Vice President & Chief of In.