JetBlue Opens Its First Lounge — “BlueHouse” at JFK T5 (Dec 18, 2025)
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JetBlue is getting into the lounge business! They’re opening their first lounge, called BlueHouse, at New York JFK Terminal 5 on December 18, 2025.
The lounge is pretty big, at 9,000 sq ft over two levels, and they’re trying to make it feel like a cool NYC apartment. You can expect local food and drinks. Plus, they’re limiting who can get in, so hopefully, it won’t be as packed as some other lounges. They’re also planning to open a location in Boston (BOS) Terminal C sometime in 2026.
Who gets in
JetBlue is keeping the door relatively tight to keep the space comfortable. Blue Basic fares are excluded from complimentary and paid access. All guests must hold a same-day JetBlue boarding pass (Blue fare or higher).
BlueHouse Access & Guesting
| Eligible customer | Access | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic 4 | Complimentary | 1 free guest, $39 each additional |
| JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard cardmembers | Complimentary | 1 free guest, $39 each additional |
| Transatlantic Mint customers | Complimentary | $39 per guest |
| From Feb 2026: limited paid access for Mosaic 1–3, JetBlue Plus/Business cardmembers, non-transatlantic Mint, and annual BlueHouse members | Paid (limited allotment) | Per-visit pricing applies |
All above require a same-day JetBlue boarding pass (Blue or higher); Blue Basic not eligible to enter or purchase passes.
What’s inside: amenities snapshot
Food & drink: Fresh grab-and-go bites (morning breakfast sandwiches; daytime wraps) by Union Square Events; locally sourced coffee (Joe Coffee) and curated bar program (The Greats of Craft & Please Don’t Tell).
Spaces: Open seating + quiet zones, two bars, family/game room, power at nearly every seat, fast Wi-Fi. Capacity target (~140 seats) is meant to prevent overcrowding.
What’s missing: Showers and full buffet dining (for now).
How BlueHouse fits JetBlue’s strategy
JetBlue teased lounges back in Sept 2024 as part of its JetForward plan to add premium touches (including a coming domestic first class). The JFK flagship is step one; Boston follows in 2026. By pairing lounge access with Mosaic 4 and its new premium credit card, JetBlue keeps the experience “premium but approachable” without the long lines plaguing some rivals.
How it compares (early impressions)
Early tours from travel media praise the design and local F&B while noting no showers and a curated grab-and-go approach over full dining. That’s deliberate: JetBlue says it’s controlling eligibility to avoid overcrowding and long lines.
Plan your visit
Where: JFK Terminal 5 (near Gates 24–25).
When: 5 a.m.–10 p.m. daily at launch.
Bring: Same-day JetBlue boarding pass (Blue or higher), and proof of Mosaic 4, Premier card, or a transatlantic Mint ticket; guest fees apply per the policy.
PointsCrowd take
A long-awaited, smartly scoped debut. BlueHouse isn’t trying to be a mega-buffet palace; it’s a stylish, right-sized space with clear rules so your odds of finding a seat stay high. If you’re Mosaic 4, a Premier cardholder, or flying transatlantic Mint out of T5, this finally fills the ground-experience gap in JetBlue’s premium story.
