The primary aim of the Delta One Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport is to ensure a traveler’s experience begins before they even leave the ground.
While airports have traditionally offered quieter lounges with enhanced amenities for premium guests, the Delta One Lounge takes this concept a step further. Airlines and credit card companies are now working to make the airport part of the vacation experience, rather than just a place to wait for flights.
“Our teams have spared no detail to ensure Delta One Lounge guests receive a truly memorable experience,” stated Claude Roussel, Vice President of Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience, ahead of the lounge’s late June opening.
“We want our guests to feel the difference here; more importantly, we want them to feel welcomed and valued from the moment they step through the door.”
The lounge is accessible to same-day departing or arriving Delta One ticketed passengers, Delta 360 Members with first-class tickets, and individuals with same-day departing or connecting flights with certain affiliated airlines. Eligible guests can also bring immediate family members or companions for a $100 fee.
The Delta One Lounge honors its home city with an art-deco bar reminiscent of Radio City Music Hall and a dining area that incorporates design elements from New York’s famous delicatessen counters.
“The penny-round ceiling over the food counter is a nod to the original JFK terminal, designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen. The iconic overlapping strands of the Brooklyn Bridge inspired the suspended lighting fixture in the dining room,” the airline explained in a statement.
“These unique design touches create a space that is both modern and deeply connected to the city’s heritage.”
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