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BA, American Airlines reveal plans for JFK joint operation
American Airlines and British Airways unveiled further details of plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 later this year.
Enabled by a $400 million investment to redevelop and expand the terminal, the move will bring the Joint Business partners closer together.
Jointly, the terminal investments will offer more seamless connections and passenger experience.
"American is eager to welcome British Airways to their new home at JFK," said American’s Chief Customer Officer Alison Taylor.
"Their move to Terminal 8 further deepens our longstanding partnership and makes it easier than ever for customers traveling between New York and London or onward across our global networks."
British Airways will remain in Terminal 7 until December 1, 2022.
When customers arrive at Terminal 8, a co-branded premium check-in area will replace American’s former Flagship First Check-In space.
American’s Flagship First Check-in is expected to close beginning February 1 for construction.
Premium customers traveling on eligible itineraries will be directed to temporary check-in counters located nearby.
Once through security, three custom lounges are available for select guests based on cabin of travel and loyalty program status.
The expanded premium lounge offerings comprise seating for approximately 1,000 of American and British Airways’ customers.
Each lounge has been designed individually.
As Atlantic Joint Business partners, American and British Airways offer up to 14 peak daily departures scheduled to operate between JFK and London Heathrow Airport this summer.
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