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Delta Air Lines will be opening its second Delta One® Lounge on October 10th. In January 2023, Delta announced that the Delta One® Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was supposed to open at some point in 2024. It’s a little more than 10,000 square feet, which is significantly smaller than the lounge at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Delta has less eligible passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), so this makes sense. The lounge will be connected to the Sky Club® in Terminal 3. In addition to the lounge, a dedicated Delta One® check-in area also opened earlier this year.
I reviewed the Delta One® Lounge at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in July and was thoroughly impressed (pictured above). This lounge is now the nicest in the United States. It’s great that the second location is opening this Thursday, October 10th.
Claude Roussel, Vice President of Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience, said:
From JFK to LAX, the opening of this lounge allows us to offer our customers a premium experience from coast to coast. With a menu designed for our most discerning guests and the dedicated, individualized hospitality curated exclusively for our Delta One Lounges, our teams continue to raise the bar on service and elevate what an airport lounge can be.”
The lounge’s color palette reflects the landscape of Southern California. Sunset hues are complemented by leather and walnut accents. The Verde Emerald quartzite and onyx back bar further reflects the airiness of the coast. The dramatic wall lighting in the library lounge and dining room are a nod to the glamour of old Hollywood. Fluted walnut paneling and oculus inspired ceilings reflect LA’s renowned architectural history.
The landscaped terrace offers seating for 26 and includes accent pillows furnished by Delta One luxury brand partner, Missoni. Vases, pillows, and coffee table books in the library lounge area are also from the iconic Italian fashion house.
Guests can sample a regularly rotating menu with dishes like crispy duck tacos, pan-roasted salmon, and roasted corn pizza. A year-round sushi bar (an LAX exclusive) is also available. A rotating selection of location-themed Bento boxes, featuring items from Paris, Tokyo, and Boston, will also be on offer. The LAX Delta One Lounge’s “Destination Libations” are signature cocktails represented by airport codes. These include a Mai Tai-inspired cocktail representing Tahiti’s Faaʻa International Airport (PPT) and a gin-forward mix that pays homage to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
A dessert table rounds out the food offerings with sweet bites.
Similar to what’s offered in New York, the LAX Delta One® Lounge offers a wellness room with eight private relaxation pods equipped with zero-gravity chairs and full-body massage chairs.
Access to this lounge is also exclusive. Delta is trying to avoid the crowding issues at many Sky Clubs®. The following passengers have access to the Delta One® Lounge before departure:
- Delta One® passengers (these passengers also have exclusive access upon arrival)
- Delta 360 members departing or arriving on a same day Delta First Class ticket
- Air France La Premiere and Business Class
- KLM Business Class
- Korean Air First Class and Prestige Class
- LATAM Premium Business Class
- Virgin Atlantic Upper Class
There are not many eligible long haul international routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These include:
- Auckland International Airport (AKL)
- Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Papeete’s Faaʻa International Airport (PPT)
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The lounge is around 1/4 of the size of the New York location, but this makes sense given the smaller number of passengers that will rightfully have access.
Anthony’s Take: It’s exciting that a second location will open this week. Delta will open two more soon (Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is slated for later this year and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is coming in 2025).
(Image Credits: Delta Air Lines.)
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