Last year marked a significant milestone for Delta Air Lines’ network of airport lounges. Although the airline officially opened only one new Sky Club — right at the end of December — it made a big impression on high-spending travelers with the introduction of its first dedicated business class lounges at three major coastal hubs.
Delta has announced plans to further expand its lounge offerings in 2025, revealing details about its upcoming fourth Delta One Lounge and seven new, enhanced, or revamped traditional Sky Clubs across its system.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new, growing, and improving lounges:
Fourth Delta One Lounge
From mid-summer through early December last year, Delta launched its first three Delta One Lounge locations.
Current locations include luxurious lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
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The fourth Delta One Lounge will open at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in May, according to recent announcements from the airline. This facility will be approximately 11,000 square feet, making it smaller than the flagship JFK location but similar in size to the LAX lounge that opened in October.
Located near Gate 11 in Concourse A, this lounge will also feature an open-air terrace with stunning views of Mount Rainier.
Each of the existing Delta One lounges offers a unique experience with some of the finest food, drinks, and amenities in U.S. airline lounges.
Delta is expected to maintain its high standards as it introduces its second premium lounge on the West Coast.
New Seattle Sky Club
In addition to the Delta One Lounge, Seattle will see the opening of a second Sky Club, which will share the same complex as the Delta One facility.
This new Sky Club will cover 14,000 square feet and will be located directly beneath the Delta One Lounge, creating a stacked lounge situation, as confirmed by Delta Sky Club operations director Tim Genovese.
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Mark your calendars for May, as both lounges are set to open then, giving Seattle a total of three Delta-branded lounges.
Salt Lake City Gets an Even Larger Sky Club
When Delta opened a 28,000 square foot Sky Club in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in 2020, it was the largest in the network at that time.
Now, Delta is set to surpass that with a new, larger 34,000 square foot Sky Club in Concourse B of SLC, which is targeted for a late 2025 opening, between October and the year’s end.
One New Atlanta Sky Club and Three Renovated Ones
For the first time in nine years, Delta will open a brand-new Sky Club at its home base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
As part of the renovations in Concourse D, a new 23,000 square foot club will be located near Gate D16, marking the first new Delta lounge at ATL since 2016.
This new lounge is expected to open in the spring. Additionally, Delta plans to renovate Sky Clubs located in the A and C concourses.
Currently, Delta operates nine Sky Clubs in Atlanta.
There are currently no plans for a Delta One Lounge at this major hub, despite executives hinting at the possibility. According to Delta lounge chief Claude Roussel, “We’re looking” into it, but no concrete plans exist for this year.
Philly Expansion
In a bid to expand its presence in challenging competitive territory, Delta aims to complete a 2,000 square foot expansion of its Sky Club located near the Terminal D/E connector at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) by the end of 2025.
This expansion is part of a broader push, especially with American Airlines, which operates a major hub at PHL, recently announcing a new Flagship Lounge in the airport later this year.
Access Rules Tightening
While there’s much excitement surrounding the new and upgraded lounges, it’s crucial to highlight an unwelcome change coming in February for many frequent Delta flyers.
SkyMiles members accessing the lounge through an American Express credit card will soon face limits of 10 or 15 visits per calendar year, depending on their specific card type.
For more details on upcoming changes to Sky Club access rules, please read more here.
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