Aer Lingus to Call JFK Airport’s New Terminal 6 Home
JFK Millennium Partners, the developer and operator of JFK Airport’s Terminal 6, has announced that Aer Lingus will be the anchor tenant of the new facility. The Irish airline will begin operations at Terminal 6 on its opening day in early 2026.
Aer Lingus will also open a signature lounge in Terminal 6, offering a modern space with greater seating capacity for enhanced passenger comfort. The new terminal will feature a boutique, state-of-the-art design with short walking distances to and from gates. Passengers can enjoy curated artwork and a generous 100,000 square feet of NYC-inspired shopping and dining.
A new Aer Lingus check-in space will offer a seamless experience with self-service bag drop options for added convenience. Aer Lingus customers can also enjoy seamless connectivity within the same terminal with partner JetBlue.
Aer Lingus currently operates twice daily nonstop flights from JFK Terminal 7 to Dublin, daily flights to Shannon, Ireland, and daily flights to Manchester, England, using Airbus A330 and A321LR aircraft. A dedicated Aer Lingus lounge is available for premium passengers at JFK Terminal 7. With US Pre-Clearance facilities in Dublin and Shannon, Aer Lingus passengers clear US immigration and customs before boarding, ensuring an easy exit upon arrival at JFK.
“We’ve enjoyed a close partnership with Aer Lingus since they moved to JFK Terminal 7 in April 2023, and we’re thrilled to continue this partnership at the new T6 and welcome their passengers on our very first day of operations in early 2026,” said Steve Thody, CEO, JFK Millennium Partners.
“We are looking forward to our move to JFK Terminal 6 when construction is completed,” said Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer. ”The new terminal promises Aer Lingus customers a modern, light filled, tech enabled space, which will allow us to go above and beyond for our customers. The addition of a brand-new dedicated Aer Lingus lounge will further enhance our loyal customer’s experience providing them with a modern state of the art lounge.”
