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Fast Company
16-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
The only way into this airport lounge? A flight delay
Its never a good time to lose a flight, get one cancelled, or loiter aimlessly at the airport due to delays—except, maybe, today and tomorrow. Tucked inside John F. Kennedy Airport's iconic TWA Hotel, which boasts a retro aesthetic reminiscent of the golden age of air travel, a temporary lounge by Cayman Jack is set up. The catch? Only unlucky passengers experiencing travel disruptions are allowed in. Its no surprise that flight disruptions are becoming increasingly common in U.S. travel. Almost 1 in 4 passengers experience a flight delay or a cancellation within American airports, totaling in 236 million people affected. Disturbances can oftentimes affect just a few flights, but sometimes its widespread. Last year, the CrowdStrike IT outage led to nationwide disruptions, and earlier this year, a 90-second loss of communication from tower control at Newark led to a series of local cancellations. 'We've all experienced these moments first-hand and wanted to make life's most unexpected detours an opportunity to flip vacation mode,' Stately Jukes, Director of Brand Commercialization for Cayman Jack told Fast Company. Open July 16 and 17, the Cayman Club operates as a 'missed-flight lounge,' offering visitors above 21 years old ice-cold Cayman Jack Margaritas, bites curated by Chef Aarón Sanchez, and complimentary massages. 'We wanted to flip the script on the traditional lounge experience,' Juke says. 'Forget elite status and instead make the lounge something to reward people who are in need of a little levity in their travels.' For those struggling with summer travel outside of JFK, Cayman Jack is extending online opportunities to passengers nationwide through Sept. 1. On their website, travelers are able to upload their travel mishaps for the chance to earn anything from a cold margarita, to gift cards and spa services. 'You know how some of the best vacation memories come from unplanned moments?,' Juke added. 'When plans go sideways, everyone deserves to enjoy a margarita.' The super-early-rate deadline for Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Awards is Friday, July 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Time Out
A margarita-filled missed-flight lounge is popping up at JFK this week to soothe your travel woes
Flight delayed? Canceled? Missed your connection? Step away from that $17 airport wine—there's a better way to ride out your travel disaster this week and it comes with salt on the rim. 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 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.
