Terminal 5 At JFK

This airport is fine. The food is good, the bathrooms are eh, the workers are so-​so. I don’t hate it when I see a connecting flight through JFK. I will say Terminal 5 Jet Blue has nap pods, which were an awesome addition, except one pod was occupied by a woman who was just knitting. Sit a normal chair, lady, wasn’t it obvious those are for sleeping since the pod next to you is closed up with someone napping? The napper’s hands were folded in front of her, she was obviously asleep! I digress. It’s a good airport.

I would be willing to give this place a 5 — only if you guys had some great please to eat here. Come on already? Clean — Bathroom are awesome. All areas are very easy to get to. Things are put togetherness very nice. I really enjoy traveling @ JFK; Its close to my house.

Clean but the bathrooms smell awful and the food selection is mediocre at best…
There are a decent number of sockets to jack in but half are broken. Chairs are ok, not too comfy…

Terminal 5 is what I think about when I think of airports. Growing up, JFK was the only airport I knew, and more often than not, it would be to pick up family at T5.
So imagine my surprise, as an adult, when I learned that not all airports were like that. Going to LaGuardia for the first time was a shock to my system.
In comparison, T5 is clean and is probably the first thing the Mayor wants tourists to see when they land. Everything’s clearly labeled, and it has a «near future» vibe to it.
Sadly, can’t say the same for the other terminals at JFK.

Erm… hello…where has this terminal been hiding in my countless sojourns through JFK?
Clean, spacious, excellent food and shopping options… basically everything the other terminals aren’t.
Oooh JetBlue… you’ve woo’ed me with your terminal.

Considering all the other JFK rooftop lounges are for their plutonium elite members, it’s nice that JetBlue has this open to the general public. It was a surprisingly nice afternoon out as I waited for my flight. As you walk in, there’s a doggy relief area. And some AstroTurf to catch your tan as well as tables and chairs. By the wall there were a few outlets to plug in. My only suggestion is that they have a DJ and some cabana rentals. Then I’ll really be ready for my flight to Vegas!

JetBlue at JFK makes us New Yorkers proud. With a modern, clean, spacious, well lit terminal, JetBlue T5 is heads over heels the nicest terminal in the area. Everything is easy to find and labeled very clearly. The food options are solid, some based in the center atrium if you want to sit down, and some dispersed through the arms of the terminal closer to gates. I love the use of vending machine kiosks for Benefit cosmetics, the Honest Company, and Best Buy. It definitely makes impulse buying more high tech and fun to browse without salespeople hovering. Bathrooms are clean. Tables to work at and charge your devices are abundant. There is free wi-​fi. The last two points are pretty life changing and revolutionary for airline travel. There is a travellers lounge, open to anybody as long as you pay an entrance fee. There is a pod for mom’s to breastfeed in privacy (but its hidden at the end of a row of gates, so happy hunting).
The cons: I found security here took longer than it would at American T8, even in the Priority/​Mint lines. The Starbucks is placed a little out of the way (if you’re a loyalist) and the shopping options are okay, but definitely not robust enough if you had to wait a long time. In the 30 minutes I had before boarding, I walked the full terminal, so I know I would get super bored in the event of a flight cancellation. (I guess they would rather make people sit and eat vs shop?)

:(They have a Dunkin Donuts here… but apparently the 3 hours of time we’d given ourselves to drive to the airport, check in and settle in weren’t enough… So we skipped out on what is apparently the best terminal in JFK in order to make it onto our flight…
Damn it New York traffic.

JetBlue
Needs to get it together, what
Is
Going
On
With the bagged drop. I’m
Expedited, paid
Money
To be faster. Well
That was a waste

An easy terminal at JFK. I only fly Jetblue so I am pretty used to the entire terminal. They have plenty of food options for any palate such as cheesesteaks or make your own salad bar and numerous drink options like Dunkin and Starbucks. Its an airport terminal, so everything is over priced but not crazy as they could have asked for seeing you can’t bring anything passed security.

Terminal 5 is JetBlue’s terminal at JFK. This one of the better terminals at JFK. Many food, drinks and snacks options like Jamba Juice and Baked by Melissa. Charging stations and even a breastfeeding and pump room for privacy. I was even able to get a liquor tasting at duty free. Many things to keep you occupied while you wait for your flight.

Spending time at the disaster that is LGA makes you appreciate how amazing Terminal 5 @ JFK is. jetBlue and this terminal will always have a soft spot in my heart because I spent so much time here back in 2010 when I was flying through here like every other day as part of jetBlue’s AYCJ promotion.
The terminal itself is gorgeous, bright, with high ceilings. Plenty of public and communal seating in the central area and plug sockets littered everywhere so you can charge your power-​hungry devices. Diverse dining options from inexpensive to high end that puts other airport terminals to shame. The artwork/​décor is modern, tasteful, and always being updated. Lots of cool little shops to peruse (e.g. Muji). Plenty of options at the gates themselves where you can plug in or order food/​drink. Free wifi throughout the terminal as well. jetBlue agents (like SWA agents) are always the friendliest people too :)
If only all other airport terminals were like this one!

I want to be a part of it, New York New York
For the little bit of traveling I’ve done in my life so far I have to say Terminal 5 at JFK is one of the best I’ve had deal with.
Yes it’s large, yes it’s crowded. But in some crazy way everything is ran smoothly. I like to call it organized confusion.
The terminal has plenty of JetBlue Kiosks around for you to print your passes or whatever else needs done.
There is a Tram service from Jamaica LIRR which stops in the back of the terminal (though it is a little walk) which is convenient if you are coming from the Train.
The many times I’ve dealt with the people of JetBlue & Hawaiian Airlines (which is affiliated) I haven’t had problems. Everybody seems they are trying to move us all along.
Once Getting through the TSA (whom I’m not thrilled with) the unveiling of the shops, bars and restaurants begin. Since they renovated this terminal about 10 years ago– they have nothing but an abundance delicious restaurants & baked goods. Plus an array of bars to choose from.
Free wifi is available throughout the terminal. Plenty of charging stations.
Please people– check your bags!

Oh how I do love be this terminal. The Delta terminal at JFK sucks big donkey huevos and I was a little scarred from that experience at JFK. The Jet Blue terminal however did not disappoint with GREAT restaurants to choose from and cute little shops to peruse through… you can’t go wrong.
While the waitstaff at some of the restaurants are a little lackadaisical, all in all I would take this terminal over a lot of the other airports/​terminals I’ve been in before.
There is a nice variety of different shops and of course the east coast treat, legit coffee at Dunkin Donuts. Yeah, sorry Starbucks but no…

This is probably my favorite terminal at JFK maybe tied with the international terminal. It’s updated, spacious, thoughtfully arranged to minimize long walks, and just plain beautiful. Around the central area are numerous restaurants offering healthy and less healthy options. Sometimes you just want a cheap burger you know?
The security moves pretty quickly and the seating area has outlets and iPads that are free to use.

I think I figured out what the core problem is. The older Italian janitor singing in the mens restroom while doing his job has far more talent than anyone else I ran into in this entire terminal.
I’ll save you a long drawn out review about the food options in this terminal, you can read about my experience at the Philly cheese steak place on another page.
My first impression is that this is a big ass huge high tech terminal with plenty of place to check out and had lots of room to stop and eat and walk around while you wait for your flight.
For the high tech part, they have an app that you can download and control the music in terminal 5, pretty cool right?. well lit is!
now for the downside this place is disgustingly dirty. I grabbed some food and it took me 5 tables to find one that was mostly clean, although it looked like someone dumped half a chocolate milkshake between 2 tables that was never cleaned up. I was hanging out at the table i found for about half an hour and I didnt see one person come by cleaning up trash, or cleaning up spills.
I had a couple hours to kill so i found the bar nearest to gate 22, I ordered a bloody mary. well the person at the bar seemed less than enthused to put his phone down and help me. after putting down his phone he didnt wash his hand or anything. The drink was just a shot, and mystery spicy tomato mix out of a big jug with a half dead piece of celary and 2 olives that seemed like they’ve been sitting in an open jar for a month. not good. and for $ 12 you’d think it would be half way decent. I guess I cant complain since I’m still alive and not blind.
I moved from the bar to the counter that has free ipads you can use to surf the web or order things if you’re so inclined. I dont think these ipads have been cleaned since they were installed. I just happened to sit there since there are open power outlets It was at this point i looked down. are those pubes on the desk… gross… i gave up on the free power and found a quite place to sit and wait out my flight while i hosed myself off with hand sanatizer.
Now for the person that was on the PA at the gate. I haven’t seen a more unprofessional person in this position my whole life. The first time he got my attention is when he was sprinting through the terminal to get to the desk since he missed the flight coming in. The second time he got my attention is when i heard «oh crap» over the PA in this area and he was on the mic again. The way they do the boarding is very predictable same at every Jetblue terminal. this guy seemed to only give people needing extra time to board any consideration and then lumped pretty much everybody together into one mass boarding party which doesn’t make the boarding process easy for anybody.
I hope I dont have to fly through here again.

My favorite terminal ever! Fully loaded with so many features and stores you almost forget you have a flight to catch.
Food for everyone no matter what you’re budget is. Lots of bars to soothe anyones soul. The bathrooms are always clean and they even provide free WiFi and IPADs to use during your wait. Even after you have passed the food court area, there are still plenty of options throughout the gates area.

This terminal has free wifi. There is seating everywhere. Bathrooms are spotless. The food is diverse. The boutiques are beautiful. The center of terminal 5 has a beautiful seating area where you have a outlook on the whole terminal. the music they play on the loud speakers is always awesome haha.
Terminal 5 is probably the best terminal at JFK just because of the amenities they out into it. Jet Blue has really thought of everything.
You will not be disappointed, I promise.

I’ve been stuck in quite a few airport terminals for way too long and I’ve never enjoyed it. I feel like everyone is out to rip me off, power outlets are hidden and I’m always just so darned uncomfortable!
Terminal 5 at JFK is bliss compared to any other terminal I’ve had to sit in for hours. They have cool huge windows with a view of the city. Great food and an incredible shopping mall area.
The best part of being stuck here for me and my wife were the rather large sofa’s in a sunning area with phone charging outlets. We were able to relax nap then go get some pizza and honestly had a great time waiting at the airport.
They also have a venue that is out doors so you can go out and drink and smoke and have a beer. The 4 hours I spent stuck in this airplane terminal weren’t half bad and I cant say that about any other airport terminal!

It’s been awhile since I’ve flown but I have to say this is one of the prettiest terminals I’ve been in.
Got to T5 around 9a and it was packed. What do you expect though? It’s JFK baby! Thankfully we were all part of the TSA Pre check so we zoomed in and out of security.
The terminal is spacious. Multiple bathrooms that are pretty darn clean and a multitude of places to meander in and out of.
Let’s just say after this vacation I’m a Jet Blue Fan! Woohoo!!!
Both flights fairly smooth and painless even though we were delayed on the way back but it’s all good. Why?! Cause I enjoyed my vacation thoroughly! That’s why!!!
Also Jet Blue has the most leg room! Works for me and my 5’3″ self! I don’t like feeling like I’m sitting in a cramped school bus.
So fly Jet Blue. They’re awesome!

Me hace gracia lo diferentes que encuentro los aeropuertos de allí a los de aquí; mientras que aquí todavía estamos haciendo las instalaciones pantragruélicas de millonadas, ellos están poniendo cubos blancos con apariencia de prefabricados uno al lado del otro y luego mucho control de policía; por cierto que no entiendo su política a la hora de dejar pasar antes a algunas personas que otras por estos controles, ni entiendo que te hagan pasar el dichoso escáner de cuerpo entero tras haber vaciado todos tus bolsillos si luego te van a pegar también el magreo gratuito.
Una vez pasado el control hay un Starbucks, una cafetería no perteneciente a una cadena y un pequeño supermercado a mano izquierda (la mano derecha no la miré); el Starbucks estaba a tope, pero el café y el zumo de la otra cafetería estaban por encima de la media. Eso sí, el supermercado ni lo miraría, porque me compré un sandwich bastante pobre, me quitaron un riñón y parte del otro, y la dependienta me dijo de forma bastante seca que esto era un aeropuerto y las cosas tenían esos precios por ello, ¡y no le había dicho nada!