Air India Maharaja Lounge First Class
JFK · Terminal 4 · airside
AI's NYC outpost: Indian hospitality at T4 for Star Alliance premium passengers.
AI Maharaja at JFK T4 is the airline's NYC outpost — distinctive Indian-influenced lounge in the otherwise SkyTeam-heavy T4. Hot kitchen rotates biryani, Indian curries, plus Western mains. Bar pours Indian wines, beers, premium spirits, plus chai. Showers, work zone. Hours track AI's narrow NYC schedule.
Crowding · comfortable
Workable. Wi-Fi reliable.
Indian curries (chicken tikka masala, biryani rotation), Western options, vegetarian section. Bar pours Indian wines and chai.
Dietary: Vegetarian options abundant · Halal options labeled · Gluten-free on request
Inside T4 airside, follow signs to AI Maharaja Lounge.
- 01Clear security at T4
- 02Follow signs to AI Maharaja
- 03Present boarding pass at reception
Landmarks: T4 main hall · Delta Sky Club (separate)
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located above gate A5, next to Emirates and Virgin lounges.
- —Children under 2 enter free
Airside members pay $57.50 — save $6.45Join Airside
Instant confirmation · No hidden fees · USD
Make the most of it.
Biryani is the headline — order when fresh.
Hours narrow — AI operates limited NYC departures.
Star Alliance First (rare) opens it — most travelers don't qualify.
Vegetarian options abundant.
Chai is properly made.
Quick answers.
No. AI Maharaja is AI/Star First/Business only.
Follow AI's narrow NYC schedule.
