Flying JetBlue from NYC to Orlando? You might assume you’re out of luck when it comes to airport lounges. After all, JetBlue doesn’t operate its own lounges, and many of its terminals aren’t known for lounge access. But depending on your airport and credit cards, you may still find a comfortable spot to relax before your flight.
Here’s what JetBlue flyers can expect at the major NYC-area airports and in Orlando.
New York / New Jersey Airports
JFK Airport (Terminal 5)
Lounge Access: None (Be Relax Spa is currently closed)
What to Know: JetBlue’s main hub terminal at JFK. Terminal 5 has no airside lounges. Priority Pass members previously had access to the Be Relax Spa, but it is temporarily closed. That said, when it is open, it’s a decent place to wait for your flight, with free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.
Newark Airport (Terminal A)
Lounge Access: None
What to Know: JetBlue now flies from the newly opened Terminal A, which replaced the old and overcrowded facility. While there are no lounges yet, there are plenty of dining and relaxation options. Priority Pass members (excluding AMEX and Capital One cardholders) can access the Be Relax Spa here. But note: Terminal A isn’t yet connected to the AirTrain, so accessing lounges in other terminals would involve a lengthy and inconvenient transfer.
LaGuardia Airport (Terminal B)
Lounge Access:
- 💳 AMEX Platinum: Centurion Lounge
- 💳 Chase Sapphire Reserve / Ritz-Carlton: Sapphire Lounge
- 💳 Priority Pass: One visit/year to Sapphire Lounge
What to Know: JetBlue flies from Terminal B, where eligible cardholders can access excellent lounge options. This is one of the best lounge situations for JetBlue flyers in NYC.
Westchester County Airport
Lounge Access: None
What to Know: Smaller airport with limited amenities. No lounges available.
Orlando International Airport (Terminal C)
JetBlue flies out of Terminal C at MCO, the newest terminal at the airport.
Plaza Premium Lounge
Lounge Access:
- 💳 AMEX Platinum
- 💳 Priority Pass
What to Know: Although designed for international business class travelers, this lounge is available to eligible cardholders. When we visited, it was crowded due to delayed flights, but it still offered a more comfortable experience than waiting at the gate. If you don’t have access, Terminal C also features plenty of great food and drink options.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Whether you’re a seasoned JetBlue traveler or planning your first trip from NYC to Orlando, knowing your lounge options can make a big difference in how you start—or end—your journey. While JetBlue’s terminals aren’t overflowing with lounges, travelers with the right credit cards still have some solid opportunities to relax away from the gate. And even if you don’t score lounge access, a little planning can help you make the most of each airport. Safe travels—and if you find a new hidden gem in one of these terminals, let us know in the comments!
Want to comment on this post? Great! Read this first to help ensure it gets approved.
Want to sponsor a post, write something for Your Mileage May Vary, or put ads on our site? Click here for more info.
Like this post? Please share it! We have plenty more just like it and would love it if you decided to hang around and sign up to get emailed notifications of when we post.
Whether you’ve read our articles before or this is the first time you’re stopping by, we’re really glad you’re here and hope you come back to visit again!
This post first appeared on Your Mileage May Vary
4 comments
NYC airports are third world. What a disgrace they are. But then almost all US airports are horrible.
Just returned from a cruise out of Orlando and utilized both the Delta lounge (free for Platinum Amex cardholder, guests @ $39/ea) and Club MCO (free with Priority Pass membership + free 2 guests). Delta lounge had hot served food and better drink. Club MCO had more snack like food and less desirable beer choices. Furniture in Club MCO were really beat up and dirty and majorly stained. The only thing worth these lounges was that you were away from the masses in the airport (especially on a Saturday after cruise passengers fly home qith several ships returning to port).
What Per said.
JFK T5, where a bagel and cream cheese is $13+ change (that’s if you decline their add-on a tip suggestion). The bakery that made the bagel? US Food Service. Awful.
NYC airports the worst. For over a decade they (+ surrounding roads) have been on teardown & rebuild permanent installment plan. There hasn’t been any period where all terminals have been in full unrestricted use. You need to sit, you do it on the floor. You need to charge phone, good luck. Hungry? Go to a different terminal.
Billions spent for each terminal that’s basically a painted over tin shell. Uber corruption in plain view.