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Delta will be catching up and quickly surpassing United and American Airlines with the introduction of its Delta One® Lounge for international Business and First Class passengers. The new 39,000-square-foot space (bigger than any Sky Club® that Delta operates) will open tomorrow between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4 of New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The Delta One® Lounge offers a variety of experiences for the premium traveler including fine dining, spa-like wellness treatments, valet services, and more. Delta is taking the elevated service that Delta One® guests expect on board and bringing it to a ground experience that will delight guests before takeoff and/or upon arrival.
The lounge will feature amenities like a full-service restaurant as well as a casual market with open kitchens. There will also be a wellness area and a year-round terrace. Last week, I wrote about Delta’s new partnership with Missoni to provide amenity kits for Delta One® passengers as well as select home items throughout this new lounge space. We now know that Missoni pillows, vases, and books will be used to accentuate the space.
The Delta One® Lounge at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is meant to evoke thoughts of New York’s iconic landmarks and history. Accents throughout the space are nods to Radio City Music Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, and retro delicatessen counters.
The Lounge features a 140-seat Brasserie offering a three-course meal. Restaurant Associates and Union Square Events (a Danny Meyer concept) collaborated on the dining experience in the Delta One® Lounge. Expect dishes like Hamachi Crudo, Steak Tartare, and Lasagna Bolognese. If you don’t have time or the desire for table service, The Market and Bakery features seasonal culinary offerings on a plated buffet. In addition to the bar, a beverage cart will bring drinks to guests as they relax and work.
A wellness area is equipped with nine reservable relaxation pods with full-body massage chairs and nap chairs, treatments from Grown-Alchemist certified therapists, and more. The Serenity Lounge is nearby and it provides a quiet space with specialty lighting to mimic the light colors affecting the body’s circadian rhythms. This helps you adjust to a new time zone in a more natural way.
Guests arriving after a long flight will be greeted with eight gorgeous shower suites. These feature towels, bathrobes, slippers, Grown Alchemist products, and more. A valet attendant can take your clothes and shoes from the suite to steam and/or shine them and then return them while you shower.
Guests can enjoy views of the airfield from the Terrace. It’s gardened with regional, seasonally updated plants. The outdoor space has a retractable roof, which makes it possible to enjoy it year-round.
While this Delta One® Lounge is the first of its kind, Delta One® Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) will open later this year. Delta offers the most flights and seats of any carrier at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The airline flies more than 200 total peak-day departures to more than 90 domestic and international destinations. This summer, Delta will fly its largest-ever transatlantic schedule with 240 weekly departures to 26 destinations.
Claude Roussel, Vice President – Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience, said:
Our teams have spared no detail to ensure Delta One Lounge guests receive a truly memorable experience. It’s a new era for Delta – this Lounge is raising the bar across the board, from the amenities to the food and beverage offerings to the level of personalized service. We want our guests to feel the difference here; moreover, we want them to feel welcomed and valued from the moment they step through the door.”
Delta One® Lounge Access
Access to this lounge will be exclusive. Delta is going to keep the space open and comfortable to avoid the crowding issues at many Sky Clubs®. The following passengers will 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
Like United’s Polaris Lounges, Delta One® Lounges are not accessible by holding a credit card or membership. You need to be flying in one of the premium cabins listed above. Access does not matter if you paid cash, used miles, or upgraded. The lounge will operate daily from 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM.
Anthony’s Take: There is a swanky party for media and invited guests being held today at 4:00 PM. I’m a bit jealous that I won’t be there. I will be flying Delta One® on July 14th and plan to visit and review the space then. It looks amazing.
(Image Credits: Delta Air Lines.)
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