Priority Pass lounge review: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways JFK

Lounge: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, Terminal 4, New York City John F. Kennedy International Airport

Dates of visit: September 1, 2024 and November 26, 2024

Rating: 5 stars out of 5

Pros: Sleek interior, outstanding food, full bar

Cons: More cramped compared to other The Clubs

This was the last of four Priority Pass lounges in JFK Terminal 4 that I visited in one day. I wish I had gone straight here to max out my time.

The Club with Etihad Airways JFK is the second of the revamped The Clubs I’ve visited. Comparing JFK to The Club SFO—the pros:

• A wider food menu—including made-to-order items and gelato.
• Free showers!

The cons:

• Space feels more cramped (but still above the standard of Priority Pass lounges).
• Fewer amenities: no luminescence or exercise rooms.

The lounge’s full name is a mouthful to say

View as you enter the space

Many seating options

Cozy fireplace

L and C: Buffet with upscale fare; R: baklava from the dessert bar

L: made-to-order menu includes a burger (the brioche bun is scrumptious) and sesame noodles (bland); C: (clockwise from top) Braised beef, chicken tagine, curried cauliflower, burrata, burger and fries; R: Fresh gelato (machine stops working at 8:00pm)

L: Breakfast includes shakshuka, salmon and avocado toasts, breakfast bao, turkey bacon, pancakes; C and R: Local coffee and tea

Full bar overlooks a runway

Prayer room and shower