Hotel Review: TWA Hotel @JFK
a tribute to the golden age of flying
There is no hotel quite like it. The famed TWA Flight Center at JFK designed by architect Eero Saarinen has been repurposed as the only onsite hotel at New York’s JFK. It was last used as an actual terminal in 2001, when American Airlines, which bought out Trans World Airlines (TWA), closed the building.
While the guest rooms are in two featureless towers behind the terminal/flight center, the terminal building itself houses the hotel’s bars, restaurants, gym (downstairs), and reception desks. There is a museum area which highlights TWA history – neat seeing how the uniforms evolved. The curved ceilings of this building are remarkable. I love the splashes of TWA’s famed red throughout. From the front, the building is shaped like a bird of prey.
Also – they parked a Connie aircraft behind the terminal which is another cocktail lounge. The best feature of the hotel room towers is the infinity rooftop pool, with tarmac views. Enough writing, it’s all about the pictures.
Previous Post
Lounge Review: American Airlines Admirals Club – New York Laguardia
Next Post
Lounge Review: American Express Centurion Lounge - Atlanta (ATL)
One Mile at a Time
Why Can’t American Airlines Flight Attendants Consistently Say “Hello?”
We know that American is greatly lagging Delta and United when it comes to financial performance, and executives at the airline finally realize that the airline needs to become more premium in order to succeed. So American has made an impressive number of positive changes in recent times, which the...
View from the Wing
What Air Force One Actually Serves: Lobster Salad, Beef Ragu, And Diet Coke For Everyone
Air Force One food is not Biscoff and pretzels. Reporters following the president got beef ragu, lobster salad, key lime pie, chocolate cake, and all the Diet Coke they could want — though they still get billed for the privilege.
Eye of the Flyer
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Drops Its Best-Ever Offer, Delta Changes Cabin Service
The Chase Sapphire Reserve®® just dropped its biggest welcome offer ever — 150,000 points — and Delta quietly reworked what you'll get (or won't get) on short flights. Catch up on everything from this week.
One Mile at a Time
Awful: Frontier Airlines A321neo Hits Person On Runway At Denver Airport
A horrific accident happened on Friday night, while a Frontier Airlines jet was attempting to take off, and I can only imagine how unpleasant this must’ve been for everyone involved. While I first covered this yesterday, I’d like to provide an update, as some more details have emerged about how...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Citi points sharing, 3 transfer bonuses, increased Marriott welcome offers, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. There are deals due to end every day this coming week. That includes the end of the ability to share Citi ThankYou points with others, transfer...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 352
An open position which involved writing recently came to my attention for which I was fully qualified to meet the requirements and responsibilities. I have no idea what was the compensation — but I decided not to apply for at least one reason.
For this edition of this popular game, can...
Frequent Miler
9 weird little habits I picked up from travels abroad (a Carrie commentary)
Most of my work at Frequent Miler is behind-the-scenes work, editing the podcasts, managing the social media, and keeping our web design up-to-date. But having spent nearly a decade as a digital nomad, living out of hotels around the world thanks to miles and points, there are thoughts about the...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 10 May, 2026
Greetings from Sydney. As you will find out below, I have been battling an awful case of jet lag. It has filled me with brain fog, sleep deprivation, irritability, and a general lack of thought capability. I’ve written a post about what I should have done to combat it. What...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Passengers Denied Hotel Rooms After Birdstrike Strands Them In St. Lucia
JetBlue flight 882 from St. Lucia to New York JFK couldn't operate on Friday due to a birdstrike. The airlnie delayed the flight until 11 a.m. on Saturday, but it telling passengers stuck overnight in the Caribbean that the airline will not provide hotel rooms.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th May)
It’s that time of week again, when I’ve paid for the week in sleep, as well as the point where I need to round up our headlines. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Looking a little sus there, Blinky – Bandi Crossstore, Birmingham TRIP REPORT: Still for the...
Frequent Miler
Don’t get scammed over Spirit, EU discourages flight cancelations, Citi’s big boost, and more around the web
Some quick hits from around the web that may be of interest to readers include a scam over Spirit Airlines, some interesting tidbits (both good and bad) from Citi’s latest Investor Day, the EU’s intention to enforce EU261 on airlines that cancel due to rising fuel costs, and more. Citi’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
Working slowly back towards the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park on that frosty cold December morning after Rainbow Point, Yovimpa Point, and Black Birch Canyon, the next stop was Ponderosa Point.
Access to Ponderosa Point — whose lookout is at an elevation of...
Live and Let’s Fly
CDC Preparing Quarantine Flight For Americans Trapped On Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship
The latest aviation mission involving the U.S. government is not a military evacuation or prisoner swap. It is a CDC-coordinated quarantine flight involving Americans trapped aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship drifting off the Canary Islands. CDC Plans U.S. Evacuation Flight For Americans Trapped On Hantavirus Cruise Ship The United States...
Recent Stories
-
A Two Part Birthday Trip To The Golden Triangle
May 10, 2026
-
Why Can’t American Airlines Flight Attendants Consistently Say “Hello?”
May 10, 2026
-
What Air Force One Actually Serves: Lobster Salad, Beef Ragu, And Diet Coke For Everyone
May 10, 2026
-
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Drops Its Best-Ever Offer, Delta Changes Cabin Service
May 10, 2026
Reviews
Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.
