Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers an elevated lounge experience complete with enviable views of the Hollywood Hills for added cachet. Karryon soaked up the exclusive features and amenities that cater for all kinds of travellers.
Opened in April 2022 as part of the airline’s USD$2.4 billion expansion at LAX, the new Delta Sky Club is one of the carrier’s two largest lounges (along with New York’s La Guardia Airport) and offers a premium experience for its upper echelon customers.
It’s big, bright and inviting – and quintessentially LA. Let’s take a peek inside…
The space
Located on the departures level between Terminals 2 and 3, the 2,700sqm Delta Sky Club occupies an indoor and outdoor space. Eligible members can use the five self-check-in kiosks to access the lounge before ascending the escalator.
Eye-catching fixtures and detailed designs abound throughout the Club to wow guests with colourful and striking curated artworks by local artists, undulating ceiling features, statement lighting and custom wood panelling – inspired by LA beaches and the ocean. It’s almost like an art gallery in its own right.
Seating options in different sizes are available for guests from business travellers to family groups, couples and individuals. Options include bar seating and a boardroom-style table through to comfy couches, pods and even soundproof private phone booths.
Passengers can also lounge in theatre-style seating around a giant media wall or head outdoors for alfresco seating. The year-round, all-weather Sky Deck offers unobstructed, floor-to-ceiling windows outside with unrivalled views onto the tarmac and beyond to Downtown LA and the Hollywood Hills.
I ensconced myself in a high-backed lounge setting with a moveable table plus a cinema-style armrest divider/table that allowed privacy and plenty of space for working (and food) as well as prime people-watching capabilities.
The amenities
The Delta Sky Club has gone all out with premium features to accommodate all travellers. There’s free, fast Wi-Fi and power outlets and USB points built into nearly every seat so guests can stay connected and charged – there’s no need to fight for power here.
If you’re working, there are printer services as well as the aforementioned private phone booths so you can have that Zoom or phone call in peace.
Passengers can also access digital Wall Street Journal and magazines, watch sport on screens above the bars or access Delta staff for assistance with flights in a dedicated area.
To freshen up before flights or during layovers, forget tiny cubicles – guests can enjoy eight spacious showers, including four accessible showers, managed via a virtual queue system. The restroom amenities are similarly generously sized – the Aussie Grown Alchemist brand of handwash is a nice touch – and women can access free tampons in the female restroom.
Families will also find dedicated oversized bathroom amenities as well as a nursing room.
Dining
The food and beverage offering is thoughtful (dietaries are clearly labelled) and extensive. Delta Sky Club at LAX has two full-service buffets, including one with staff dishing up pork carnitas on warmed corn or wheat tacos when I visit.
The food options also included a variety of Mexican fixings to make your own nachos, rice bowl or tacos; cheese platter and dip ingredients; a salad bar plus a pre-made selection of wraps and subs, snacks and two types of soup.
On the sweet side, there’s a staffed fresh gelato dispenser station (the vegan mango and coconut are the most popular flavours), cookies and individual puddings and desserts.
There’s also an indoor/outdoor double bar with complimentary beer, wine and spirits through to specialty cocktails and premium drinks for purchase.
Guests can also enjoy a multitude of hot and cold beverages via self-service dispensers, including Starbucks regular and decaf filtered coffee stations.
Who can access it?
Delta introduced new updates in 2023 to ensure a premium experience for Sky Club guests due to the increased popularity of its lounges.
Club memberships are available annually from USD$695 (or 69,500 miles) for Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion members. Diamond Medallion members with Executive Club membership and Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members flying in Delta One or international Premium Select can also access the lounge.
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express cardholders and companion guests can also visit for USD$50 each.
As I entered the Delta Sky Club at LAX Sky Way, a guest told me the LAX lounge was his Boston-based Delta flight attendant daughter’s favourite. With a stunning indoor/outdoor space, inspired amenities and generous dining and drink options, I’d agree that the new Delta Sky Club at LAX has definitely set the bar high.
The details
- Lounge: Delta Sky Club LAX
- Location: Terminal 3 Sky Way (between T2 and T3)
- Open: 4:15am to 12:30am daily
- Walking time to T2/T3 gates: 5–10mins
- Capacity: 500+ passengers
Find out about Delta’s Sydney to LAX services here.
