A New Era in New York: Qatar Airways’ First U.S. Lounge at JFK
Qatar Airways is set to redefine the travel experience in New York with a landmark move to the new Terminal One at JFK International Airport, scheduled for 2026.
As part of this transition, the airline will unveil its first dedicated lounge in the United States, a 15,000-square-foot masterpiece of design and hospitality.
The lounge will serve as a seamless extension of the Qatar Airways premium experience, offering Business Class passengers and Privilege Club members exclusive access to an array of world-class amenities. From a VIP check-in area and direct gate access to quiet prayer rooms, family-friendly spaces, and curated dining, the facility is designed to transform the pre-flight experience into an occasion of luxury. With relaxation zones, premium duty-free shopping, and wellness-inspired features, the lounge reflects the airline’s philosophy of making every stage of the journey exceptional.
This bold investment underscores Qatar Airways’ strategy of expanding its global footprint while reinforcing its position as a leader in customer service and innovation. For New York, it means a new benchmark in international travel; for passengers, it promises a gateway experience unlike any other in the U.S.
Qatar Airways’ pursuit of perfection has not gone unnoticed. At the World Travel Awards 2024, the airline was named World’s Leading Airline, World’s Leading Airline – Business Class, World’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class, and World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East. Regionally, it also secured titles for Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class, and Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class. These awards build on its long-standing recognition, including being crowned World’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax for a record ninth time, together with honours for World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, and Best Business Class Lounge.
Collectively, these accolades validate not only Qatar Airways’ bold innovations in lounges, cabins, and dining, but also the consistency of service and attention to detail that have cemented its reputation as a global leader. Whether through its new U.S. lounge at JFK, the evolution of Qsuite into an even more groundbreaking concept, or the introduction of indulgent touches like caviar service in Business Class, Qatar Airways continues to raise the bar for luxury air travel—and in doing so, shapes the future of flying itself.
