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Delta Air Lines is expanding its premium travel experience once again and has announced that every Delta hub will feature a dedicated Delta One® check-in area by the end of 2025. The move builds on the airline’s ongoing investment in elevated services for premium customers and further reinforces Delta’s image as the leading US carrier for premium travel.
Currently, all of Delta’s major hubs except Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) offer specialized Delta One® check-in areas. That will soon change. The airline confirmed that new check-in areas at both airports will debut before the end of this year to complete the network-wide rollout of this premium ground experience.
These new facilities will provide a more refined arrival process for travelers booked in Delta One® (the airline’s long-haul, international Business Class product). The two newest additions will not reach the same level of privacy and luxury as Delta’s flagship check-in areas at global hubs such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), but they will still offer an exclusive alternative to the busy terminal environment.
The upcoming Delta One® check-in areas will feature dedicated customer service agents, streamlined baggage handling, and a more relaxed setting compared to standard counters. Guests can expect light refreshments such as coffee, water, and snacks, as well as a quieter space separated from the main terminal crowds. Access to these premium areas will be reserved exclusively for passengers traveling on a Delta One® fare. This includes long-haul international routes and select domestic flights equipped with Delta’s lie-flat seating.
While the new check-in areas mark a major enhancement, neither Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) or Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) currently hosts a Delta One® Lounge (the airline’s most luxurious ground offering, which debuted at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) last year. My review is here). Salt Lake City is set for the opening a new, expanded Sky Club® by the end of this month.
The addition of Delta One® check-in areas across every hub aligns with the airline’s broader strategy to attract premium travelers willing to pay for elevated experiences both on the ground and in the air. Since the pandemic, Delta has increasingly focused on luxury products and increased investments in its lounges.
That approach has paid off. Delta remains the most profitable US airline, supported by its strong corporate travel recovery and record performance from its partnership with American Express. The airline projects an $8 billion contribution from its co-branded credit cards in 2025. As Delta finalizes its premium infrastructure rollout across North America, its Delta One® flyers can expect a more seamless and refined journey from curb to cabin.
Anthony’s Take: Delta gives off the air of a premium product (even when it falls a bit behind, like its Boeing 767s). The lounges are incredible and even these check-in areas set a tone of luxury.
(Featured Image Credit: Delta Air Lines.)
(H/T: The Points Guy.)
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