Air France to move into New York-JFK's New Terminal One, unveiling a new 29,000-square-foot lounge

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting next year, Air France will transfer all its flights to New York JFK's New Terminal One, providing customers with an enhanced travel experience. The airline will also unveil a new lounge spanning more than 29,000 square feet, making it the largest lounge in its international network.

A genuine showcase of the French art of travel, this exceptional space will welcome La Première and Business* customers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members, as well as eligible travelers flying with KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines.

Designed by Air France teams in collaboration with design agency MARKS Brandimage, the elegant lounge will span two levels, and offer seating for more than 400 guests. Travelers will have access to dining areas celebrating French gastronomy, as well as a bar featuring an exclusive selection of French wines and champagnes. Dedicated areas for beauty treatments, relaxation and work will also be available. An exclusive space will be reserved for Flying Blue Ultimate members.

With this new lounge, La Première customers will benefit from a seamless and personalized airport experience, from arrival at the New Terminal One at JFK to boarding the aircraft. Within the lounge, they will have access to an exclusive area featuring a dining offer created specially for them by a renowned French chef. The lounge experience will be complemented by the elevated passenger journey at the New Terminal One, featuring cutting-edge technology, world-class retail and dining, and modern amenities.

"New York is one of Air France's most important and iconic markets, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate 80 years of serving New York. With our move to New Terminal One and the opening of this new lounge, we are taking our premium travel experience to a new level, continuing to invest not only in the flight itself, but providing elegance in every moment of the journey. We want our travelers to experience the best of Air France, with French hospitality, gastronomy and savoir-faire at the heart of the experience, and this exceptional new lounge will be a true showcase of that ambition." - Nicolas Henin, Senior Vice President, North America, Air France-KLM

"We are honored that Air France has selected the New Terminal One at JFK as the new home for this exceptional lounge, further enhancing the travel experience for Air France, KLM and SkyTeam customers departing New York. As our largest airline and a key anchor carrier, the Air France-KLM Group is a valued long-term partner of the New Terminal One. Air France's investment in our terminal's biggest lounge represents a strong vote of confidence in the seamless and modern travel experience we are building. Together, we are delivering a transformative travel experience that elevates the customer journey and strengthens loyalty across the vital transatlantic market." - Jennifer Aument, CEO of New Terminal One.

During the summer season, Air France is operating up to 11 daily flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and New York, split between JFK and Newark airports. The airline operates up to 6 daily flights to New York-JFK, including four Boeing 777-300ER flights equipped with the new La Première cabin, in addition to three flights operated by its transatlantic joint-venture partner Delta Air Lines. Air France also operates up to 2 daily flights to New York-Newark.

*Excluding Business Light fares.

About The New Terminal One

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States. The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the world.

Sustainably designed and future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities, all designed to enhance the guest experience and compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world.

The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, visit https://www.portauthoritybuilds.com/redevelopment/us/en/jfk/planned-projects/terminal-1.html

SOURCE The New Terminal One at JFK