The aim of the Delta One Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport is to ensure that a traveler’s journey begins before they even leave the ground.
While airports have traditionally offered quieter lounges with better amenities for premium guests, facilities like the Delta One Lounge take it a step further, attempting to make the airport part of the traveler’s vacation experience rather than just a waiting area for flights.
“Our teams have spared no detail to ensure Delta One Lounge guests receive a truly memorable experience,” said Claude Roussel, Vice President of Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience, in a statement ahead of the facility’s late June launch.
“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.”
The lounge is accessible to same-day departing or arriving Delta One ticketed passengers, Delta 360 Members with first class tickets, and people 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 pays homage to its home city with an art-deco bar reminiscent of Radio City Music Hall and a dining area inspired by New York’s beloved deli counters.
“The penny-round ceiling over the food counter is a hat-tip to the original JFK terminal, designed by famed architect Eero Saarinen. The iconic overlapping strands of the Brooklyn Bridge provided inspiration for the suspended lighting fixture in the dining room,” the airline explained in a statement.
“These unique design touches create a space that is like no other: one that is modern while rooted in the city’s past.”
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