Consumer-voted recognition highlights thoughtful design, elevated amenities and a distinctly New York experience as BlueHouse, JFK named #1 ‘Best Airport Lounge 2026’

JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today proudly announced its BlueHouse lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been voted #1 ‘Best Airport Lounge’ in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice™ Awards 2026, a consumer-voted program recognizing standout travel and hospitality experiences. BlueHouse at JFK is JetBlue’s first ever airport lounge, opened in December 2025.

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Located in JFK’s Terminal 5 – JetBlue’s flagship terminal – BlueHouse is a 9,000-square-foot, two-level lounge designed with an NYC apartment-style aesthetic, Art Deco details, curated artwork and playful nods to JetBlue’s history. The space offers fresh bites curated by Union Square Events, barista-made beverages and craft cocktails from New York partners including Joe Coffee, The Greats of Craft and Please Don’t Tell, as well as high-speed Wi-Fi, ample power outlets, open seating, quiet areas and a game room, giving customers space to socialize, work or relax before flying.

"BlueHouse was never meant to feel like just another airport lounge. We designed it to feel more like a home—a place where customers can settle in, enjoy something delicious and start their journey before they even board," said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. "Inspired by the character and charm of New York, BlueHouse delivers a distinctly JetBlue welcome from the moment customers arrive. We’re thrilled that Newsweek readers named BlueHouse JFK the best airport lounge and incredibly proud of the teams and partners who brought that vision to life."

"Today’s travel experience is being redefined well before boarding—travelers now judge an airline by every hour of the journey, including the time spent on the ground," said Ryan Kinney, Newsweek’s senior vice president, research, strategy, and revenue. "As JetBlue prepares to expand the BlueHouse experience to Boston, this recognition arrives at an especially meaningful moment. Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice™ Awards reflect the voices of readers who experience these brands firsthand, and in voting BlueHouse at JFK the #1 Best Airport Lounge, our readers delivered a powerful endorsement of JetBlue’s investment in the customer journey."

The recognition underscores JetBlue’s continued investment in elevating the customer experience, both on the ground and in the air, and comes as JetBlue prepares to open its second BlueHouse location in Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C, later this summer, further expanding the airline’s lounge offering. Complimentary access to BlueHouse is available to eligible JetBlue TrueBlue^® Mosaic 4 members, JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard^® cardmembers and transatlantic Mint^® customers. For more information on BlueHouse, visit: jetblue.com/bluehouse.

The Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards recognize standout businesses, brands, and services across a wide range of consumer categories. Winners are determined through a public voting process in which readers select the companies and organizations they believe deliver exceptional quality, value, and customer experience.

The 2026 program highlights leading companies across numerous industries, including the Travel category, where BlueHouse at JFK was recognized as #1 Best Airport Lounge.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline^® and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.

About Newsweek

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