Photos: JetBlue’s First Airport Lounge, BlueHouse

Rejoice, JetBlue lovers: There’s now a lounge where you can eat, drink, and be merry while waiting to board your flight.

BlueHouse, the airline’s first airport lounge, opened at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City in December 2025, with a location at Boston Logan International Airport coming this year. It’s a way for the traditionally low-cost airline to make flying more luxurious, even for budget travelers.

When I fly, it’s usually for the cheapest fare. Last year, I finally took the plunge and committed to a JetBlue credit card to try to maximize points. All this to say, I don’t typically travel in a way that gives me access to an airport lounge.

So, when I found out about BlueHouse and its many amenities — 9,000 square feet, two floors, food from Union Square Events, cocktails from Please Don’t Tell, and coffee from Joe Coffee — I decided to try it out for myself.

A day pass cost me $79 on top of my airfare. For Premier cardholders, Mosaic 4 members (the highest tier of JetBlue rewards), and transatlantic Mint travelers (essentially JetBlue’s version of business class), entry is free for the traveler and a plus one. For the other levels of Mosaic, domestic Mint travelers, and people with the Plus card like me, entry ranges from $59 to $79 per person.

I was concerned it might be crowded (hence why some people are sticking with the airport bar), so I was pleasantly surprised to find it basically empty.

What I really appreciated were all the nods to New York City’s classic Art Deco architecture. The design was supposed to evoke “an NYC apartment-style aesthetic,” which, as someone living in an NYC apartment, I think they nailed.

JetBlue did not respond to a request for comment on its pricing or my experience.

Here’s what it was like to visit the inaugural BlueHouse location.

BlueHouse is located in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.

Terminal 5 is under a lot of construction while JetBlue renovates.

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There are clear signs all the way there. It’s across from Gate 527, around a five-minute walk once you’re out of security.

bluehouse is at gate 527 — My gate was in the other direction, however.

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I was lucky to catch the lounge at an off time, but this queuing area suggests that JetBlue is prepared for crowds.

entrance to bluehouse — BlueHouse opened in December 2025.

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BlueHouse spans two floors, with a full bar, a coffee bar, and plenty of seating downstairs, and a quieter atmosphere upstairs.

entryway to bluehouse — The elevator reminded me of the vintage ones at the Empire State Building.

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I paid $79 to get inside BlueHouse, but it’s free for Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier cardmembers, and transatlantic business-class travelers. Blue Basic travelers can’t get in.

tunnel through bluehouse — I knew from this point on that there would be a lot of blue in the design.

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The first thing you see when you walk in is the huge bar. All drinks are complimentary.

the bar at bluehouse — The bar was giving ’20s Art Deco vibes.

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There is plenty of seating throughout the lounge, including booths, tables, bar stools, and individual chairs.

lounge area bluehouse — Here’s the largest part of the lounge.

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The ceiling takes inspiration from Grand Central Terminal’s iconic constellation ceiling mural.

ceiling of bluehouse — The ceiling at Grand Central was designed by Paul Helleu, J. Monroe Hewlett, and Charles Basing.

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But, of course, the most dominant color is blue.

seating area bluehouse — I appreciated all the little touches of decor.

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I sat at one of the long tables so I could get a view of the entire lounge. Each seat had its own outlet for easy charging access.

seat at bluehouse — Outlets are a game changer at the airport.

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There was a fridge filled with pre-packaged food and snacks. It had yogurt, fruit cups, sauces, and wraps.

bluehouse food — The cold food.

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Next to it was a hot food area, with soups, sandwiches, and bowls.

food selection at bluehouse — The hot food.

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For those looking for something lighter, popcorn, chips, and pastries were also offered.

snack selection bluehouse — The snacks.

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There was a full coffee bar with one of the nicest coffee machines I’ve ever seen.

coffee machine bluehouse — I could’ve chosen between espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, cortado, flat white, or allongé.

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I got an oat-milk latte and then added vanilla syrup. There was also an ample tea selection.

coffee bar bluehouse — The coffee bar was fully stocked.

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The coffee was good — I realized it was Joe Coffee, a favorite of mine.

joe coffee bluehouse — Joe Coffee.

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I went for a mini Caesar salad wrap. It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad either — and it was the perfect size for a pre-flight snack.

chicken caesar wrap bluehouse — I’ve had worse airport food.

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I decided to get up and explore. In one corner, there’s a photobooth for anyone looking to relive their BlueHouse experience with a souvenir.

photobooth bluehouse — I’m not sure who wants a photograph of their time at the airport, but to each their own.

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There were multiple single-stall bathrooms, but no showers, which surprised me. Airport lounges in major hubs often do feature showers.

bathrooms bluehouse — The hallway of bathrooms.

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I liked that the doors had lights to let you know if the bathroom was occupied.

bathrooms occupied bluehouse — There are hotels where the doors do this, too.

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I have to admit, the neon “Live, Laugh, Lav” sign did make me giggle.

bathroom sign bluehouse — The bathroom was huge.

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Two large mirrors can give travelers a full view of their outfits.

bathroom mirror selfie bluehouse — I appreciated the back-lighting behind the mirror.

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I noted the bathroom wallpaper was emblazoned with parking meters and fire hydrants. While I wasn’t really sure why, I liked it.

The last area I needed to check out on the first floor was a lounge space with a TV and couches.

TV room bluehouse — The TV room.

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With that, it was time to go upstairs. The stairway featured art inspired by New York iconography.

staircase at bluehouse — The staircase.

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I had too much luggage, so I took the elevator. Unsurprisingly, it was blue.

elevator bluehouse — The elevator had a mirror ceiling.

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The second floor had a smaller, but no less stocked, bar.

upstairs bar bluehouse — The upstairs bar.

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The floor had subway tiles, another nod to NYC.

subway tile at bluehouse — The subway tiles were also reminiscent of the ’20s.

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There were barely any people upstairs, but there was more seating. My favorite was the long booth in the back.

upstairs lounge bluehouse — The upstairs seating area was a ghost town.

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For more privacy, there were many of these little booths, each with its own table, light, and outlet. I really enjoyed the decor of this nook.

pods upstairs lounge — There were a few more of these areas scattered throughout.

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There were conveniently placed screens throughout, so I could keep track of my flight status.

jetblue flight screens — This was just one of many departure screens.

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There was the same coffee bar, snacks, hot, and cold food available as downstairs, just less of it.

upstairs coffee bar bluehouse — The upstairs coffee bar.

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I hung around BlueHouse for around an hour before heading to my gate.

seating area upstairs bluehouse — Another seating area.

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If I were part of the JetBlue rewards tier where this would’ve been free, returning to BlueHouse would be a no-brainer. It was well-stocked, spacious, and full of fun design touches.

bluehouse decor — Some of the little touches.

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However, as a budget traveler, I can’t justify the $79 price tag … unless I arrive much earlier to take greater advantage of the alcohol and food.

bluehouse upstairs lounge — A wider view of the upstairs lounge.

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