Sleeping in Airports

American Airlines Admirals Club
New York City JFK Airport

Escape a usual layover at New York JFK Airport when you step into the American Airlines Admirals Club. You can enjoy food and snacks, freshen up with a shower, get to work with WiFi, workstations, and hotspot printing, let the kids play in the children’s room, or simply relax in the lounge. To enter, use your Admirals Club membership or pay at the door when space is available–as long as you’re flying American Airlines. Below, you’ll find helpful details such as lounge location, hours, services, and lounge access for economy class travellers.

Lounge Locations & Hours

Terminal 8, Concourse C – Airside, Concourse C, across from Gate 42.  Hours: 4:30AM – 12:30AM (Daily).

Services & Facilities

  • Beverages (alcohol)
  • Beverages (non-alcoholic)
  • Children’s Room
  • Hotspot Printing
  • Personal Reservation Assistance
  • Showers
  • Snacks
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Workstations

Note: There is an additional cost for premium cocktails and wines.

These lounges do not have any sleep facilities.

Lounge Access & Rates

Pay at the door

When space is available, this lounge accepts guests at the door. The walk-in rate is US $ 79.00 per person. 

Requirements: You must present a boarding pass for same-day travel on departure or arrival flights operated or marketed by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or any oneworld® airline.

Membership Programs

» American Airlines Admirals Club – If you travel frequently on American Airlines, you may want to look into purchasing an annual membership that will give you access to this and other lounges in the American Airlines network. Rate: starting at US$ 550 per year.

More Ways to Enter

Elite Status

  • Travellers in First or Business on a qualifying departing international or transcontinental flight marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline.
  • AAdvantage® Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro and Platinum – Travellers on qualifying departing international flights marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline (regardless of cabin).
  • oneworld® EmeraldSM and SapphireSM – Travellers on all departing flights marketed and operated by American or a oneworld® airline (regardless of cabin)

Credit Cards – Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive credit card.

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This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  We are not representatives of the lounge featured on this page.  Fees for some lounge services and facilities may apply.  All information, including amenities, hours and access information, are subject to change at any time without notice.   To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide, click here.