Etihad Airways opens new lounge at JFK

The new lounge is the airline’s second in the United States after Washington D.C, and joins lounges in Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manchester, Dublin, Paris and Sydney.

Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan cuts the ribbon Located close to the gate area after the security checkpoint in Terminal 4, the new lounge “offers guests a unique travel environment reflecting twenty-first century Abu Dhabi modernism and embodies the highest levels of luxury and comfort for discerning travellers accustomed to world-class air travel experiences.” The lounge features Etihad's "Facets of Abu Dhabi" design theme and is adorned with the brand's geometric design concept, with a colour scheme that reflects the sandy landscape of the UAE. Food and drink options include a sculptural showcase bar and lounge offering an extensive range of cocktails and mocktails, as well as a choice of á la carte and international buffet options in the main dining area. Additionally, the lounge offers guests a range of distinctive seating styles, luxurious restrooms with showers and changing rooms, dedicated male and female ablution and prayer rooms, a library and luggage storage.

Etihad's First and Business Class Lounge at JFK International Airport The lounge is open to passengers travelling in Etihad’s The Residence, First Apartments or Business Studios, whilst a private lounge is accessible exclusively to guests travelling in the luxurious The Residence. The opening of the new lounge follows the recent inauguration of

Emirates’ Airbus A380 service between JFK and Abu Dhabi.