American Express The Centurion Lounge
JFK
AmEx's dedicated lounge: Platinum and Centurion cardholders only, distinct from Priority Pass.
Centurion at JFK T4 is AmEx's dedicated lounge — separate access from Priority Pass. Hot kitchen runs rotating Western and international mains, full bar with cocktail program, manned barista coffee. Dedicated work zone, showers, designed quiet zones. Crowd is AmEx Platinum and Centurion cardholders — broader than Centurion-only but narrower than PP. Hours track JFK departure peaks.
Crowding · comfortable
Workable for laptop time. Dedicated work zone, fast Wi-Fi.
Hot rotation plus cocktail program. Manned barista coffee is the underrated highlight at JFK.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free on request
Inside T4 airside, follow signs to AmEx Centurion Lounge.
- 01Clear security at T4
- 02Follow signs to Centurion Lounge
- 03Present AmEx Platinum or Centurion at reception
Landmarks: T4 main hall · Capital One Lounge (separate)
ℹ New York Kennedy (JFK)
Included: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
American Express Platinum or Centurion Card
Flying from JFK without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at JFKMake the most of it.
AmEx Gold doesn't qualify — Platinum or Centurion required.
Guest fees apply (~$50/guest with Plat unless you've earned higher AmEx spend tier).
Cocktail program is the differentiator vs PP at JFK.
Manned barista is the unsung hero.
Capital One is the alternative for non-AmEx cardholders.
Quick answers.
No. Only AmEx Platinum and Centurion.
Centurion: 2 guests free. Platinum: typically $50/guest unless you've earned the spend-based fee waiver.
No. AmEx-only access.
Centurion is a separate access tier. AmEx cards include PP separately.
