Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club® (DTW – Gate A43)

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Heading between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport, we had some time to check out the Delta Sky Club® near Gate A43 in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) during our connection. I’ve reviewed the lounge near A68 (more here) and will have reviews of some of the other Sky Clubs® in the near future.

The entrance to the Sky Club® is on the same level as the gates, which is different as most of the others in Detroit are found up a level near the tram between terminals.

Access

Access is granted to passengers with memberships (purchased annually), one-time pass holders (earned from the co-branded American Express cards), Delta One®, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus when flying internationally in premium cabins, the Centurion® and the Platinum Card® from American Express holders, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card holders, WestJet business class passengers, and WestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold Elite. Allowed guests vary by access type. A same-day boarding pass is required to enter the Delta Sky Club®.

Anthony’s Take: This Sky Club® at Gate A43 in DTW is a small and was pretty crowded during our visit. It has the standard food options, a bar, and open seating. If it’s near your gate, it’s worth a visit (but there are nicer Sky Clubs® in Detroit). We found it too crowded and moved to a less busy lounge before our flight.

You enter on the same level as the gates to find kiosks and a check-in desk. An elevator leads to the Sky Club®.

I liked the art in this lobby. It portrayed Diana Ross, some other famous folks from Detroit, and some cars.

Bar

A bar was found in the far left corner of the lounge. It offers all of the standard spirits, wine, and beer that Delta provides complimentary as well as some premium options for purchase. There are a few tables between the bar, the buffet, and the dessert station.

Around the corner from the buffet, you’ll find soft drinks. There is iced tea, lemonade, and a soda fountain.

There is a coffee machine, tea, and condiments located here as well.

Drip coffee is also on offer.

Food

Lunch was being served during my visit. The buffet offered a nice selection of Chicken Shawarma, Mezze Spiced Potatoes, rice, soup, meats and cheeses, salads, sandwiches, hummus and pita chips, and more.

Chicken Shawarma

Mezze Spiced Potatoes

Yellow Rice

Turkey Sandwiches and wraps

Minestrone Soup

Cheese, meat, and crackers

Lebanese Fattoush Salad, Spinach Salad, and Roasted Carrot Salad

Hummus and Pita

Brownies, cookies, and cobbler

Seating & Decor

As mentioned above, this Sky Club® is small, but I loved the Pop art throughout. There were lots of different configurations of couches, chairs, and tables throughout the lounge. Definitely not the most exciting in terms of decor, but it serves it’s purpose.

Seating fills up virtually all open space throughout the lounge.

Amenities

This Sky Club® offers free Wi-Fi, restrooms, magazines, a printer and shredder, and the food and beverages mentioned above.

A printer and shredder are tucked into a corner in the back.

Overall Impression: This Delta Sky Club® is not particularly exciting and felt overly crowded. The buffet was nicely presented and it had plenty of seating, but the space is small.

Anthony’s Credit Card Pick: I love the lounges where The Platinum Card® from American Express grants me access. It has had a prominent place in my wallet for many years now. While it does have an annual fee of $695, it provides many travel benefits and will always be my go-to for lounge access (both Delta Sky Clubs® and Centurion Lounges) and booking airfare from the airlines to earn 5x points (up to $500,000 per calendar year). Learn more. Rates & Fees. Terms apply.