JetBlue will finally open its first airport lounge, called BlueHouse, at New York JFK later this month. For an airline that has long offered a premium inflight product but no premium ground experience, this is an important step forward.
What stands out immediately is the food menu, which is still in its infant stages, but may leave travelers disappointed if they are expecting Mint-quality entrees in the lounge. As Zach Griff note, JetBlue does not (yet) have a kitchen in its lounge. While it is working to build one, food selections will be in disposable grab-and-go containers and include items like parfaits, fruit cups, salads, and wraps. Better than nothing, but also not very exciting.
The beverage menu, however, includes a full bar with cocktails, wine, and beer, plus barista-made espresso drinks (from Joe Coffee), tea (from Steven Smith Teamaker), chai, matcha (from Brooklyn’s Dona), and cold brew.
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