What Changes Are Being Made To Delta Air Lines’ Sky Club Lounges In 2024?

Delta Air Lines will continue expanding its Sky Club network this year after successfully adding five new locations and reopening two expanded locations last year. The carriers’ lounge network will be able to host more passengers at more locations and provide elite travelers with a better experience than ever before.

What it means to be premium

Delta Air Lines’ vision of a traveler’s lounge is far from basic. The US-based legacy carrier plans to have each space feel different and unique to its location. New York JFK will be the first to host a premium lounge, which will span 38,000 sq ft and feature attractions such as a full-service brasserie and a casual, chef-assisted market with open kitchens, wellness areas, and more.

Delta Air Lines Sky Club and Lounge Experience Vice President Claude Roussel spoke about the airline’s vision for the lounges and what customers should expect from them:

“We want each of our guests to receive a highly personalized and dedicated level of service. It’s not enough to have beautiful spaces and exceptional offerings. Premium lounge customers should feel welcomed and known when they walk in the door, just as they would at their favorite hotel or restaurant. We look forward to providing that warm welcome and making ‘premium’ feel personal for each guest.”

The airline plans to open five new lounges this year. Including the lounges opened last year, the network will see an increase of 2,700 seats at the end of 2024.

Delta Sky Club plans to capitalize on a strong 2023, as it was voted the best lounge network for memberships by AFAR. The accolades continued last year after LAX Club was named North America’s Best Airline Lounge, and Architectural Digest named the LAX location one of the world’s nine best airport lounges.

New additions and expansions

In 2024, Delta Air Lines passengers can expect the following changes and additions at key airports around the United States.

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• LaGuardia Airport (LGA): The Club at Terminal C will feature a new Sky Deck and be expanded to accommodate an additional 100 customers. The doors will open in early summer 2024.
• Miami International Airport (MIA): The lounge will be expanded and feature a total of 12,000 sq ft with seating for 320 travelers. The lounge will be available for use in the second quarter of 2024.
• New York JFK Airport (JFK): The premium lounge at JFK will span 38,000 sq ft, including a terrace open year-round for customers to use. The lounge is slated to open in June 2024.
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Charlotte is a brand new location for Sky Club. The lounge will be roughly 15,000 sq ft and have space to accommodate 250 travelers. Delta customers can expect the lounge to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2024.
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Delta Sky Club will open its second lounge in the airport, which will be located in Terminal A. The lounge will occupy more than 21,000 sq ft and will be available for use in the fourth quarter of 2024
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): The LAX premium lounge by Delta Sky Club will feature a 10,000 sq ft space with an exclusive outdoor terrace. Customers can access the area directly by elevator from the Delta One check-in area. The lounge is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2024.
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Boston’s new 6,300 sq ft premium lounge will be able to seat 120 Delta travelers. The lounge will be connected to the recently opened BOS-E Delta Sky Club, allowing guests to access both spaces as desired. The new lounge will be open to passengers in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Celebrating local talent

Delta Sky Club will continue its Local Flavor program this year, showcasing local up-and-coming chefs presenting some of their most popular recipes for Sky Club customers.

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The current line-up is as follows:

• BOS: Jeremy Sewall: The award-winning head chef behind Row 34 restaurants in the Boston area. Sewall specializes in New England seafood.
• LGA: Silvia Barban: Head chef of LaRina restaurant in Brooklyn. She is a Top-chef alum and specializes in Italian cuisine.

The Local Flavor program features some of the most talented chefs. The 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists include three Local Flavor alumni: Los Angeles-based Danielle Duran Zecca and New York City-based chefs JJ Johnson and Sujan Sarkar.