Air France plans to transfer all its flights next year to New York JFK Airport’s New Terminal One. The airline will also unveil a new lounge spanning more than 29,000 square feet, making it the largest lounge in its international network.
This new lounge space will welcome the airline’s La Première and Business customers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members, as well as eligible travellers flying with KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines.
[Photo above: Rendering of the new lounge opening in 2027.]
Designed by Air France teams in collaboration with design agency MARKS Brandimage, the elegant lounge will span two levels, and offer seating for more than 400 guests. Travellers will have access to dining areas celebrating French gastronomy, as well as a bar featuring an exclusive selection of French wines and champagnes. Dedicated areas for beauty treatments, relaxation and work will also be available. An exclusive space will be reserved for Flying Blue Ultimate members.
With this new lounge, La Première customers will benefit from a seamless and personalized airport experience, from arrival at the New Terminal One at JFK to boarding the aircraft. Within the lounge, they will have access to an exclusive area featuring a dining offer created specially for them by a renowned French chef. The lounge experience will be complemented by the elevated passenger journey at the New Terminal One, featuring cutting-edge technology, world-class retail and dining, and modern amenities.
During the summer season, Air France is operating up to 11 daily flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and New York, split between JFK and Newark airports. The airline operates up to 6 daily flights to New York-JFK, including four Boeing 777-300ER flights equipped with the new La Première cabin, in addition to three flights operated by its transatlantic joint-venture partner Delta Air Lines. Air France also operates up to 2 daily flights to New York-Newark.
