The Lufthansa Senator Lounge at JFK airport in New York feels like you are in a very swish Lufthansa hub. It’s a great lounge to wait for your flight in an otherwise chaotic terminal, and is open for Star Alliance Gold members.
Location of Lufthansa Senator Lounge JFK
The Lufthansa Senator lounge is located in Terminal 1 at JFK New York, just past the security. Keep an eye out for it or you will miss it. It’s open each day from 9:30AM to 10:45PM, serving not only Lufthansa passengers, but other Star Alliance passengers operating out of T1.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge JFK Access
You’ll need Star Alliance Gold satus in order to access the Senator portion of the lounge. Priority Pass members have acess to the Lufthansa / Star Alliance Business Class Lounge located one floor below, though not between the busy hours of 2pm and 9pm.
Features of the Lufthansa Senator Lounge JFK
The lounge is actually three-in-one. The first floor is a Lufthansa Business Lounge for business class passengers. The second level is a Senator Lounge (this review) with enhanced amenities intended for Star Alliance Gold members. Restrooms and a shower suite are available and were clean, and the top level is a first class “wining and dining” area reserved for Lufthansa First Class passengers.
The Senator Lounge, located on the middle floor, includes a large seating area, buffet, dining area, and bar. Chairs are identical to what you’ll find in most Lufthansa lounges and power ports are readily available, though internet was quite slow.
Food & Drink at Lufthansa Senator Lounge JFK
A buffet includes a salad bar, sandwiches, soup, hot dishes, breads, and desserts. In other words, you can enjoy a substantial meal here if you wish to eat before your flight and then sleep onboard. Thankfully, the buffet is almost as good as it was before the pandemic.
On the opposite end of the lounge, a bar offers a fair selection of beer, wine, and spirits. Cocktails are available upon request, though I did not see a bar menu.
Final Thoughts
I’m impressed that Lufthansa has constructed such a nice lounge at an outstation. While it doesn’t have all the amenities as a Frankfurt or Munich lounge (like barista-made coffee, sleeping rooms, or a smoking area), it is quite nice for Lufthansa and certainly an above-average U.S. lounge.