Capital One’s New JFK Lounge Is a Tribute to New York City

New York City’s busiest travel hub is set to open a new space for passengers. 

Today, Capital One opened its flagship Capital One Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Terminal 4. The 13,500-square-foot space is a tribute to New York City, with the spirit of the city infusing many of the design and vendor choices. 

The space was created in partnership with New York City businesses and artisans. New York City elements include a Central Park-inspired dining area, a Manhattan-style bar, and displays of over 40 works of art by New York-based artists, including a hanging glass sculpture by the Brooklyn-based Shakuff Custom Lighting. The lounge also features large windows with wide views of the tarmac.

Travelers enjoying the lounge will be able to snack on locally sourced grab-and-go options, including a bodega-style espresso bar with bagels from Ess-a-Bagel and espresso from Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters, as well as many other sandwich, wrap, salad, pastry, and small plates options. Capital One will also offer its Daily Rituals via roaming trolley carts, serving up a “Midnight Snack” ritual at 12:30 a.m. to honor the spirit of the city that never sleeps.

For the lounge, Capital One partnered with the well-known Manhattan-based Murray’s Cheese to create a cheesemonger experience exclusive to JFK. Travelers can enjoy curated cheese and charcuterie boards, with tasting experiences available daily on a first-come first-served basis.

A collaboration with NYC’s award-winning mixologists helped create the full-service bar that features locally inspired craft cocktails. There will also be New York beers and wines, like the Skyscraper IPA (JFK’s lounge-exclusive “Perfect Airport Beer”) and selections from TALEA Beer Co., as well as non-alcoholic beverage options available. Capital One lounges also offer their Rare Bottle Club, where customers can acquire hard-to-find and rare liquors and taste an unusual collection of alcohol that wouldn’t be available to them elsewhere.

The lounge also has two private rooms, a parent’s room for caregivers, and a luxury shower suite with Dyson hair dryers and other hotel-like touches. There is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the lounge and filtered water to refill water bottles. Venture X and Venture X Business primary cardholders can enjoy unlimited access to Capital One lounges. Non-cardholders can access the lounge for $90 per person as long as they have a valid boarding pass for a same-day flight.