The New Terminal One at JFK Launches Search for Lounge Operator Partners for New York’s World-Class Terminal

As a significant step in creating a world-class experience for travelers, The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport is seeking partners to design, develop, and operate two state-of-the-art lounges at New York’s new global gateway.

The New Terminal One, which is being constructed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of the agency’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport, is launching a request for proposals (RFP) from operators for two lounge spaces in the terminal, scheduled to open its doors in 2026.

The two spaces comprise a post-security 9,100 square feet common-use lounge, located very close to the security checkpoint and at the heart of the terminal’s headhouse, and a pre-security 4,000 square feet lounge offering amenities that will cater to both international arriving and departing passengers.

Underscoring The New Terminal One’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, it will require participants in the RFP to align with the goal of 30% minority and women-owned business enterprise participation and 10% local business enterprise participation across all elements of the development in support of the Port Authority’s participation targets. RFP participants must submit plans on how they plan to achieve these goals. The successful lounge partner will partner closely with The New Terminal One on local workforce development, training, and community development.

“To support our ambition to be among the top five terminals in the world, we are seeking lounge partners who share our mission to create extraordinary moments for our guests as they journey through the largest dedicated international terminal at JFK,” said The New Terminal One at JFK Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Simon Gandy. “These lounges provide a fantastic opportunity for operators to reset the bar and showcase state-of-the-art amenities and experiences that are like no other to the thousands of passengers who will pass through our doors every day.”

Seven partner airlines have committed to operating out of the New Terminal One: Air France, KLM, Etihad Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Airways, and Air Serbia. The terminal is expected to have a significant network of flights to Europe and Asia Pacific and strong service to Latin America and Africa.

Interested participants may contact procurement@onejfk.com for further information on how to take part in the RFP. Participants will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.