Admirals Club · JFK · Terminal 8 (premium)

Flagship Lounge at John F. Kennedy International

Part of the Admirals Club network. Located Terminal 8 (premium).

4 credit cards can get you into this lounge — see the exact access rules below, then open the app to check what your card unlocks elsewhere at JFK.

Getting in — cards that grant access, by issuer

Citi 3 cards

Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard $595/yr
Full Admirals Club membership for primary cardholder + up to 2 guests or immediate family when flying American or oneworld.
AAdvantage Executive Business Mastercard $595/yr
Admirals Club membership for primary cardholder + 2 guests or immediate family on eligible flights.
Citi Strata Elite Card restricted $595/yr
4 single-visit Admirals Club passes per year (for cardholder + adult companions).

Barclays 1 card

AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard restricted $199/yr
2 one-day Admirals Club passes per year when flying American or oneworld.

See alternatives at JFK

Other lounges in the same airport — handy if this one is crowded, closed, or in the wrong terminal:

Centurion Lounge

Amex Centurion · Terminal 4

Delta Sky Club

Delta Sky Club · Terminal 4

United Club

United Club

Admirals Club

Admirals Club · Terminal 8

Capital One Landing

Capital One Landing

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Chase Sapphire Lounge · Terminal 4

Art & Lounge / Wingtips

Priority Pass

Frequently asked questions

Where is Flagship Lounge located inside JFK?

Flagship Lounge is located at Terminal 8 (premium) inside John F. Kennedy International.

Which credit cards get me into Flagship Lounge?

4 credit cards in our dataset grant access via the Admirals Club network: Citi Strata Elite Card, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, AAdvantage Executive Business Mastercard, AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard.

What's the cheapest card that gets into Flagship Lounge?

AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard at $199/yr (Barclays) is the lowest-fee card in our dataset that grants access. Note: access is restricted (caps or conditions apply) — see the rule above.

What network is Flagship Lounge part of?

Flagship Lounge is part of the Admirals Club network.

Are there other lounges at JFK?

Yes — JFK has 7 other credit-card-accessible lounges: Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Admirals Club, Capital One Landing, and more.

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