A margarita-filled missed-flight lounge is popping up at JFK this week to soothe your travel woes
Cayman Jack, America's top-selling margarita brand, is launching a cheeky, first-of-its-kind Missed Flight Lounge at JFK's retro-chic TWA Hotel, open exclusively to travelers whose plans have taken a nosedive. Dubbed The Cayman Club, the pop-up lounge will be serving up complimentary margaritas, elevated bites and spa-style services to weary wanderers on Wednesday, July 17 (3–8 pm) and Thursday, July 18 (9 am–5 pm).
There's only one requirement for entry: Your day must have gone sideways. Just show proof that your flight didn't go as planned—RSVPs are recommended, but entry is free and available while supplies last. First-class ticket? Not needed. Just a boarding pass and a bad break.
"You know how the things you don't plan end up becoming some of your best memories?' said Kevin Brady, vice-president of marketing at Cayman Jack. 'That's the idea behind The Cayman Club.' And while most airport lounges aim to make you feel important, this one's here to make you feel relaxed, like you've already landed somewhere sandy.
It's a fitting response to a chaotic travel season: More than two-thirds of major U.S. airports see their worst delays from June to August and JFK is no exception. The Cayman Club is designed to turn gate-side gloom into an impromptu escape, complete with chilled cocktails made from real lime juice and agave nectar, no mixology required.
If you can't make it to JFK, Cayman Jack is also running a nationwide 'virtual lounge' through Sept. 1. Travelers stuck anywhere in the country can visit missedflightlounge.com to share their travel misfortune and receive a Cayman Jack Margarita, plus a shot at perks like spa vouchers and gift cards.
In a season of delays and detours, the Cayman Club just might be the best thing to come out of a missed flight. So next time you find yourself stuck at the gate, don't panic—sip.
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