Rooftop bars are all the rage in New York in the summer, and for good reason: The heat on the streets can be unbearable.
Now Jetblue is joining the trend at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, opening the T5 Rooftop on Wednesday. The outdoor area covers 4,046 square feet, and offers free Wi-Fi, food carts and views of the New York City's skyline.
The airline is offering access to the area in Terminal 5 to all of its customers -- not just those paying premium fares. Jetblue says that makes it the only rooftop lounge open to all in New York City.
Marty kicking off our amazing T5 Rooftop Ribbon Cutting! @JetBlue @HelloJetBlue @martysg pic.twitter.com/IFHJsqbQhV— Eva Capous (@EvaCapous) July 1, 2015
.@martysg is here at @jetblue T5 Rooftop to cut the ribbon and lay some thick Boston accent down on the NYC crowd. pic.twitter.com/GCXmAERcRd— Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer) July 1, 2015
Seating on the rooftop accommodates 50 people, and there is also a 400 square-foot play area for kids.
The T5 rooftop is also good news for those traveling with their dogs: There is a dog walk where pups can relieve themselves after a long flight. (There are rarely dog areas inside security at airports, never mind on a roof.)
Early pink visitor to @JetBlue new rooftop lounge at #T5Rooftip pic.twitter.com/8mMGJgtBkg— Harriet Baskas (@hbaskas) July 1, 2015