Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways
Key takeaways
- Airport lounges can be pleasant retreats for travelers when they have layovers or time to kill in airport terminals.
- At JFK airport, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways has many features and spaces for visitors.
- Access is available for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers who have activated their complimentary Priority Pass™ Select membership.
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York is now home to Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Here you’ll be treated to carefully curated food and drink menus in an elevated, relaxing atmosphere that can help enhance your travel experience before your flight. In this article, we’ll summarize what to expect at the Sapphire Lounge at JFK.
Key features of the Sapphire Lounge at JFK airport
Here’s what to expect at the Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways at JFK:
- Fresh and seasonal dining options
- Craft cocktails and curated wine list
- Hot beverages: coffee and tea
- Complimentary, high-speed Wi-Fi
- Digital experience to enhance your stay with à la carte ordering and access to magazines and newspapers
- Artworks curated by the JPMorgan Chase art collection
Spaces at the Sapphire Lounge in JFK airport
There are several areas in the Sapphire Lounge you could enjoy during your visit, including:
- Spaces for working or relaxing
- Private bathrooms with showers
- Reflection rooms
Where is the Sapphire Lounge at JFK airport?
After passing through security at JFK, go to Terminal 4. The Sapphire Lounge is in the mezzanine on level 4, above gate A2. You can find this and other Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations:
- At chase.com/SapphireAirportLounge
- On the Priority Pass app or website
When is the Sapphire Lounge at JFK airport open?
The lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time (subject to change).
How can I access the Sapphire Lounge at JFK?
Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve and The Ritz Carlton™ Credit Card cardmembers can access the lounge with their complimentary Priority Pass Select membership. To enter, just show your Priority Pass physical or digital membership card, along with a valid boarding pass within three hours of your flight.
For Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, if you’ve not yet enrolled in your complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, you can activate your membership by signing in to your Chase account or calling the number on the back of your card.
Once enrolled, find your Priority Pass digital membership card in the Chase Mobile® app:
- Go to "Benefits"
- Select "Travel"
- Choose "Explore Lounges"
- Save your card to your mobile wallet and show it for entry
Can I bring a guest to the Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways at JFK?
Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardmembers are allowed to bring up to two guests per Priority Pass membership card, per visit, for free. Additional guests cost $27 per guest, per visit. For children under two, there’s no additional charge, though. With a Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, you can bring unlimited guests at no charge.
Top features of the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card
There are several ways to enjoy the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. One appealing hallmark of this flexible travel card is the $300 in statement credit reimbursements cardmembers can receive each anniversary year for travel purchases. There are some additional features to review, as well, including the card’s annual fee.
Ways to earn rewards
- Earn 10x total points on hotels (excluding The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection) and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
- Earn 10x total points on Chase Dining purchases with Ultimate Rewards.
- Earn 5x total points on flights when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
- Earn 3x points on dining at restaurants, including eligible delivery services, takeout, and dining out.
- Earn 3x points on other travel worldwide after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
Plus, you can get 50% more value when you redeem rewards points for travel through Chase.
Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS Fee Credit
Receive one statement credit of up to $100 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your Sapphire Reserve credit card.
In summary
Priority Pass Select membership is just one of the benefits of the Sapphire Reserve credit card. This versatile travel credit card with an annual fee also rewards everyday spending. With Ultimate Rewards, you can redeem points you earn for cash back, gift cards and more. Or, if you’d prefer to use your Ultimate Rewards points for travel, you can transfer them to several eligible travel partners at a 1:1 rate.
