The goal of the Delta One Lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport is to ensure that a traveler’s experience begins even before they leave the ground.
While airports have typically offered quieter lounges with enhanced amenities for premium guests, lounges like the Delta One take it a step further. Airlines and credit card companies are now aiming to make the airport a part of the travel experience, rather than just a waiting area before flights.
“Our teams have paid attention to every detail to ensure Delta One Lounge guests have a truly memorable experience,” said Claude Roussel, Vice President of Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience. This statement was made ahead of the lounge’s late June opening.
“We want our guests to notice a difference here; moreover, we want them to feel welcomed and valued from the moment they enter.”
The lounge is available to same-day departing or arriving Delta One ticketed passengers, Delta 360 Members with first-class tickets, and passengers with same-day departing or connecting flights with certain affiliated airlines. Eligible guests can 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 inspired by 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.
“These unique design elements create a space that is unparalleled: modern yet rooted in the city’s history.”
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