JFK Airport VIP Service

19 Mar, 2024
Skip long lines, forgo lost baggage, never miss flights, and experience airport comfort through JFK Meet and Greet services. We will help you with airport procedures, ensure seamless arrival and departure that saves you time, thus avoiding confusion, and that you travel comfortably.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a busy place, with millions of passengers passing through each year. Given the airport’s hectic atmosphere, there are amenities for passengers that ensure convenience like a Meet and Greet Service that’s bent to serve you well. 
Once you touchdown we will ensure you go through airport processes smoothly and hassle-free. Even if it’s your first time at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York, you’ll feel at home and welcome.
With our airport assistance, you now need not worry about the confusion of your arrival or departure. This means more time to enjoy the places in and around JFK airport. Here are some important information to help you have a pleasant trip.
What hotels are near the JFK International Airport?
You don’t need to worry about where to stay when you are at JFK Airport. There are many quality and affordable hotels where you can relax. These three hotels are just one of the many options you have:
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TWA Hotel
Location: One Idlewild Drive, New York, New York 11430-1962.
Within JFK Airport, there stands a hotel that offers a unique retro-modern experience with stylish rooms, rooftop pools, and a 1960s-inspired ambiance. It offers both overnight stays and day-tripper stays for four - twelve hours.
TWA Hotel offers a rooftop pool and the world’s biggest hotel gym.
Hilton New York JFK Airport
Location: 144-02 135th Avenue New York, NY 11436
Hilton New York JFK Airport offers cozy accommodations, on-site food options, and a free shuttle service to and from the airport. It is conveniently located near JFK International Airport.
Courtyard by Mariott, New York JFK Airport
Location: 145-11 N Conduit Ave, Queens, NY 11436, United States
Besides being near JFK Airport, with great reviews from travelers spending their layover at Courtyard by Mariott, no doubt it will always be packed with guests.  
Great reviews mentioned the following:
  • Family-friendly
  • Thoughtful amenities
  • Historic building
  • Helpful concierge
  • Spacious rooms
  • Romantic atmosphere
  • Great hotel bar
  • Quiet rooms
  • Good room service
  • Large suites
Terminals at JFK Airport
Feel free to zoom in on this live map of JFK terminals:
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There are 6 terminals that are functioning at JFK Airport.  They are numbered 1 to 8, without terminals 3 and 6 which were demolished in 2011 and 2013.  This demolition happened after Terminal 5 was expanded.
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JFK Terminal 1
Airbus A380 plus superjumbo aircraft with Terminal 4
Levels
  • Level 1.  Arrivals Area
  • Level 2. International Arrivals Area
  • Level 3. Gates 1-9, where all Check-In desks are located as well as Departures
  • Level 4. Food Court, where the Food Court is located as well as the Air Train
Transportation and Services
Currently closed due to reconstruction activities.
ATMs, Currency Exchange, Stores, Duty-Free, Restaurants, Food, and Cafe
Lounges
  • Air France/KLM Lounge
  • Lufthansa Business Lounge
  • Lufthansa First Class Lounge, wining and dining
  • Lufthansa Senator Lounge
  • Korean Air KAL Business Lounge
  • Korean Air KAL First Class Lounge
  • Prime Class Lounge
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge New York
JFK Terminal 2
This terminal is closed and it will be demolished.
JFK Terminal 4
This terminal operates a large part of international arrival flights. It has a big shopping mall.
Levels
  • Level 1 is the Arrivals Area and access to Ground Transportation.
  • Level 2 is where some of the Gates are found, but Level 4 is where Check-In and Security Checks are done.
  • Level 3 is where there is access to gates. Security Checkpoint separates the Departure Level from the concourses.
Concourses
  • Concourse A:  Gates A3-A5
  • Concourse B:   Gates B20, B22-B38 and B41
Transportation and Services
  • The Air Train system makes transferring to different terminals easier.
  • The AirTrain stations are situated next to the short-term parking lot at each Terminal.
  • Between Terminal 2 and 4, there is a free shuttle bus handled by Delta Airlines free for their passengers.
  • ATMs, Currency Exchange, Stores, Duty-Free, Restaurants, Food, and Cafe.
Lounges
  • Air India Maharajah Lounge
  • Centurion Lounge
  • Delta Airlines Delta Sky Club’
  • Etihad Airways First and Business Class
  • The Emirates Lounge
  • The King David First Class Lounge
  • The King David Business Class Lounge
  • The Residence by Etihad Suite
  • Wingtips Lounge
  • Swiss First Class HON Lounge
  • Swiss Business Class Lounge
  • Virgin Atlantic JFK Clubhouse
JFK Terminal 5
There are many airlines operating at Terminal 5 but JetBlue Airways is the major one.
Levels
  • Level 1. Arrivals Level and Baggage Claiming
  • Level 2. Arrival Gates are located
  • Level 3. Departures and Check-In. Security Check Point. And where gates 1 - 30 are found
  • Level 4. Air Train
Transportation and Services
  • The Air Train system makes transferring to different terminals easier.
  • Services and Facilities
  • ATM, Banks and Currency Exchange
  • Stores and Duty-Free
  • Restaurants, Food, and Café
Lounges
  • JetBlue Rooftop Terrace
  • Aer Lingus Lounge
  • USO Center T5/JFK
JFK Terminal 7
This terminal is currently operated by Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Condor, Ethiopian, Kuwait, Norse Atlantic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and SAS.
Levels
  • Level 1. Arrivals and Baggage Claim
  • Level 2. Check-In Desk with the Security Checkpoint
  • Level 3. Access to Gates 1 - 10 with other services too
Transportation and Services
  • By Air Train System
  • ATMs, Currency Exchange, Stores, Duty-Free, Restaurants, Food, and Cafe
Lounges
Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge
JFK Terminal 8
The biggest terminal of this airport.
Levels
  • Level 1. Baggage Claim area, US Customs, Air Train Station, and Access to other ground transportation options
  • Level 2. Air Train Connection
  • Level 3. Departure and Check-InConcourse B - 12 Gates (Gate 1 - 8, 10, 14, and 16)Concourse C 17 Gates (Gates 31 - 47)
  • Level 4. Lounges Area
  • Departures Level 
Transportation and Services
  • By Air Train System
  • ATMs, Currency Exchange, Stores, Duty-Free, Restaurants, Food, and Cafe, and Services and Facilities
Lounges
  • American Airlines/British Airways Chelsea Lounge
  • American Airlines/British Airways Soho Lounge
  • American Airlines/British Airways Greenwich Lounge
  • American Airlines Admirals Club
Map of Lounges
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Restaurants at JFK Airport per Terminal
Restaurants at JFK Terminal 1
  •  Soho Bites
  • Soy & Sake
  • Taste NY
  • The LOCAL  
Restaurants at JFK Terminal 4
  • Bento Sushi
  • Blue Point Brewery
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Central Diner
  • Five Borough Food Hall
  • Le Grand Comptoir
  • Mi Casa
  • Pizza Vino
  • The Palm Bar & Grille
  • Tigin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 
Restaurants at JFK Terminal 5
  • 5ive Steak
  • AeroNuova
  • Artichoke Pizza
  • Caribbean Kitchen
  • Deep Blue Sushi
  • H&H Bagel
  • La Vie
  • Loft
  • Lucy’s Asian Kitchen
  • New York Sports Grill
  • PiquilloRe:Vive Bars
  • Revolucion Market  
Restaurants at JFK Terminal 7
  • Bento Sushi
  • Brindle Room
  • Brooklyn Rebel
  • Le Grand Comptoir
  • True Burger
  • Irving Farm Coffee  
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Restaurants at JFK Terminal 8
  • Bobby Van’s Steakhouse
  • Cascata
  • Drink Martini Bar
  • New York Sports Bar
  • O’Neals
  • SoHo Bistro
What is the meet and greet at  JFK Airport?
Never get confused with airport procedures, experience seamless arrival and departure, and fast-track services at JFK Airport through Meet and Greet services. Who wants to walk into an airport and get lost in the enormous terminals and constant flow of people? 
And before you know it, you’ve missed the boarding gate and the next steps you need to take. Not only is this a total waste of time but also of energy.
We provide VIP Meet and Greet service on arrivals, departures, connecting flights, and airport transfer services for both international and domestic flights. 
Our greeter will assist you every step of the way during your journey through the airport. Our service is available to all passengers, on any airline and in any ticket class, and in many airports worldwide.
What Is Our Process
Our services range from your arrival, and connecting flights, to departure:
New York JFK Airport VIP Arrival Service
At the gate where you will enter upon landing at New York JFK Airport, a personal VIP agent will meet you. For domestic flights, the agent will meet you at the arrival gate; or at the baggage claim counter on international flights, and will automatically assist you to your pre - arranged private vehicle.
New York JFK Airport VIP Departure Service
How comfortable your airport transactions will be once there is someone to help you go through them. Plus, it is always more pleasant to do things with someone who already has the skill and the know - how.  Airport assistance services do not only take any airport worries out of the picture but also give you more time for other things.
These are the processes that we carefully devote our meet and greet services:
  • When you arrive at the airport, our greeter will meet you at the curbside.  
  • There, we will show a name sign to ensure you meet us.
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  • Then, we will assist you with your luggage unti you are at the airline’s counter.  
  • We will check you in and ensure you don’t get confused through the security checkpoints.
  • And if you are traveling business/ first class we shall accompany you to a boarding gate and help you board on a priority basis. 
Take note of these things: Our professional greeter will escort you from the curbside to the departure gate, give you luggage assistance, and also fast - track security assistance. Then you will be escorted to a VIP lounge or the departure gate to pre-board the flight.  This is what you’ll get when you book VIP Meet and Greet service. Surely you’ll be grateful to get priority access through the entire airport!
New York JFK Airport VIP Connection Service
With this service, our professional agent will fastrack the steps you need to take from the arrival/entrance gate to your connecting flight. You don’t have to queue in lines when you check-in, or unnecessarily waste more time going around the airport to no avail.  After this, you will be escorted to the airline VIP lounge or the gate for pre-boarding.
Our services are available to all passengers on any airline and ticket class, plus we shall accommodate your language preference. Here are the procedures we’re going to take:
  • We will meet you at the arrival gate with a name sign.
  • You don’t even need to worry about the customs and immigration processes on international arrivals because we’ll be with you every step of the way. Our immigration assistance services will consider your individual needs.
  • Your luggage transfer will be hassle-free as we are going to accompany you through security checkpoints. 
Speaking of luggage transfer and transportation, we shall let you choose from our VIP Transportation Service:
USVIP Services will ensure that you’ll be picked up or dropped off at the airport on time and stress-free. To ensure that you won’t be late for your flight and arrive at the airport with an allowance for getting comfortable, we will track your flight. You’ll have priority boarding. Additionally, we will handle all the necessary details with the driver.  
We can also pre-arrange flowers, snacks, and drinks upon your request. We can offer services that you need to do within the airport premises.
  • We will ensure you’ll be able to have VIP lounge access if you are traveling through JFK New York International Airport business/ first class.
  • And finally, we will accompany you to your departure gate to board the plane.
New York JFK Airport Baggage Assistance
When we say your airport stay won’t be a nightmare, with lost baggages, and so much time consumed in claiming them, we will also help you with this.  Our agent will ensure careful and thorough airport baggage assistance from drop off to pick up, or even to pre-arranged transportation for:
  • VIP clients
  • Families or passengers with special needs
  • Elderly or first-time flyers
New York JFK Airport Special Assistance
Our services are ready and can be adjusted based on your needs. Our professional and dedicated agents will ensure that you get the special treatment you deserve. You don’t even have to worry even if you’re one of these:
  • Elderly seniors
  • Mothers and minors
  • First-time flyers
  • Non-English speakers
  • Differently abled individuals
  • Visually impaired passengers
New York JFK VIP Transfer Service
If you have special requests to experience total ease and comfort as you go to and from the airport, you may discuss this with us. We can upgrade your VIP meet-and-greet airport experience by booking private luxury–class transportation. With this transport service comes a professional and reliable chauffeur. You can opt for a one-way or round-trip in all major cities.
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A restaurant at TWA Hotel near John F. Kennedy  Airport; Photo by Max Harlynking on Unsplash
Frequently Asked Questions
What are VIP Services at JFK Airport?
When you book the VIP Meet & Greet Service, a specialized airport agent will meet you at the terminal with a name sign, speed you through all the necessary airport procedures, and get you to your gate as quickly as possible. These VIP Services will ensure your comfortable airport stopover.
What is included in VIP Airport Meet & Assist?
Upon Departure
The designated greeter will meet guests at the curbside of the airport, speed them through security, help them with their bags, and get them into the VIP waiting area if they want to relax before their flight takes off.
Upon Arrival
A greeter will meet arriving passengers at the airbridge, assist with luggage retrieval, expedite the customs and immigration process, and then lead them to their waiting vehicle.
Connecting Flights
When passengers arrive at their connecting or transit airport, the agent will meet them by the air bridge, guide them through immigration formalities or security checks, and finally to baggage claim. At the baggage claim, they can recheck their bags (if necessary), get new boarding passes, and speed up the departure process. After that, they’ll either be transported to the boarding gate of their aircraft or to an airline lounge if they’re members.
Everything in Between
To make your airport experience as comfortable as possible, you may request for additional services from the check-in counter to taking care of your customs and duty-free shopping, passport control, skipping long lines, and luggage retrieval. Our Airport Assistance services will always be for your best interests. 
Does VIP Meet & Greet include baggage porter, lounge access, golf cart buggy or airport transfer?
Yes! Please let us know if you need such services while making your reservation. Availability is subject to variables such as airport, terminal, passenger count, and luggage size. Please let us know if you require airside porters, buggies, or VIP lounges, as not all airports offer them. At certain airports, you can arrange for private transportation to and from the terminal.
Relax in the lounge while we handle passport control, luggage retrieval, customs, and duty-free shopping. After these details have been taken care of, we will lead you to your driver, who will be able to take you anywhere in New York City or the surrounding areas.
How much does the VIP Meet and Greet cost?
Pricing for these amenities varies by airport, kind of service (arrival, transfer, or use of the lounge), and other factors. Services needed upon arrival and departure can be purchased together at a discounted package cost. The number of travelers has an effect on the price. Please feel free to reach out to our Support Team via email, phone, or social media at any moment during the booking process.
What is the cancelation policy? How do I change or cancel my booking?
Please send us an email as soon as possible with your requested modification if you have already received a confirmation of your booking. To avoid a no-show cost (a 3.8% terminal fee will be imposed), please cancel or reschedule your service at for least 24 hours in advance.
There is no cancellation fee for VIP Tarmac services. Credit is available at several airports for use on future flights. If you have any questions about the Tarmac cancellation policy, please send us an email.
What happens if I am going to be late or early?
The designated agent will keep tabs on your flight’s arrival time and adjust their plans accordingly to ensure a timely meeting. Please contact your designated agent as soon as possible if you are going to be late to the airport for your departing flights.
What is Kiss and Fly at JFK?
Kiss and Fly, also known as the “Kiss and Ride” or “Kiss and Drop” service, is a convenient option available at JFK Airport for those who are dropping off or picking up passengers. As one of the known airport assistance services, it is designed to provide a quick and efficient way for drivers to drop off or collect travelers without having to park their vehicles or enter the airport terminals.
Is there fast-track security at JFK?
Yes, definitely! You can save time and join the TSA security line before you get to John F. Kennedy Airport. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 passengers are eligible for complimentary expedited security screening. You can reserve a spot in the TSA security screening line up to 72* hours in advance of your arrival at the airport, or even once you’ve arrived at the terminal with their RESERVE virtual queue line program.
What is the concierge service at JFK Airport?
Concierge services at JFK New York International Airport provide VIP services and tailored help to passengers. Meet and greet, baggage handling, airport lounge access, expedited security screening, VIP Terminal access, and VIP limo transportation are all part of the airport assistance package.
Feel Like a Royalty with US VIP
If you want a seamless experience going through your Kennedy International Airport flight or someone to assist you and ensure a smooth transition from check-in to departure, contact us. Feel comfortable at JFK New York Airport with airport assistance that will make you want to be back over and over again.  
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