JetBlue’s first airport lounge, BlueHouse, has been open for a little more than a month at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Entry rules are tight as the carrier aims to avoid the overcrowding common at many airport lounges. From the start, BlueHouse access has been limited to top-tier elite members, premium credit card holders and passengers flying to Europe in Mint. Starting this week, some additional customers can buy one-time day passes.
Who can enter BlueHouse
These policies apply to JetBlue’s Terminal 5 lounge at JFK and will be used when its Boston Logan (BOS) lounge opens later this year. Eligible flyers include:
– Mosaic 4 (top-tier) elite status members
– TrueBlue members with the JetBlue Premier Card (annual fee $499)
– Passengers flying to Europe in Mint
Important restrictions: No passengers on Blue Basic (basic economy) fares may enter BlueHouse. Any customer entering must have a same-day boarding pass for a confirmed JetBlue flight.
Paid day passes
Starting this week, the following customers can purchase one-time BlueHouse passes:
– Mosaic 3 elite members: $59 per person (same eligible guests)
– Mosaic 1 and 2 elite members: $79 per person (same eligible guests)
– Nontransatlantic Mint passengers: $59 per person (same eligible guests)
– Starting later this week: JetBlue Plus Card and JetBlue Business Card holders: $79 per person (same eligible guests)
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Guest policy
Guest rules differ by how customers qualify for complimentary access:
– Mosaic 4 and JetBlue Premier Card holders receive one free guest; additional guests are $39 each.
– Transatlantic Mint passengers must pay $39 per eligible guest.
Again, no Blue Basic passengers are allowed, and all entrants must hold a same-day JetBlue boarding pass.
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