QATAR/US. Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One as its new home at New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. The carrier will move its operations from Terminal 8 to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium, 15,000sq ft Qatar Airways lounge.
It will be the airline’s first dedicated lounge in both New York City and the USA.
Offering efficient direct access to the boarding gate from Qatar Airways’ exclusive lounge, the airline said the facility will provide an elevated experience featuring premium food & beverage options and best-in-class amenities.
These will include VIP check-in services, relaxation zones, prayer rooms, children’s play areas, premium dining options and duty-free shopping for Qatar Airways Business Class passengers.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “We at Qatar Airways look forward to launching our operations at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One and welcoming Qatar Airways Business Class passengers to our first-ever exclusive lounge in the US.
“Our new state-of-the-art lounge will provide an enhanced experience at each touchpoint and complement our industry-leading Business Class travel experience.
“From dedicated airport transfers to VIP check-in to the finest of retail and dining options, premium passengers will be offered the world’s best service at New Terminal One.
“Our move demonstrates the evolution of Qatar Airways’ long-standing commitment to connecting global travellers to New York and expanding our services in the destination integral to our network in the US.”
The New Terminal One CEO Jennifer Aument commented: “We thank the Qatar Airways team for their confidence in us as we begin this exciting new chapter together at JFK.
“As an airline long synonymous with excellence, Qatar Airways’ decision to partner with the New Terminal One reaffirms the strong value we offer international carriers seeking to grow their presence in New York.”
The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s US$19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway. It will include two new terminals, the modernisation and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation centre and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.
Qatar Airways launched operations in New York in 2008 at JFK Airport Terminal 8. The airline’s network in the US spans 11 destinations, serving serve than 3 million passengers annually.
With 18 weekly flights from JFK, Qatar Airways connects travellers from the US to over 170 destinations worldwide through its home and hub, Hamad International Airport. ✈
