This Major U.S. Airport Is Getting a Delta One Lounge

Delta Air Lines has announced that its newest premium lounge will be located at its Mountain West hub, where the carrier is boosting international service over the next year. 

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is slated to receive a Delta One lounge, as confirmed by an airline spokesperson to T+L. While the exact opening date hasn’t been shared just yet, this marks the airline’s fifth Delta One lounge in the country.

A step above the existing network of Delta Sky Clubs, the Delta One lounges are exclusively available to long-haul business or first-class passengers. They offer a sit-down dining experience and emphasize wellness amenities, including an in-lounge spa and massage chairs.

The flagship location debuted at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) earlier this summer, followed by the recent opening at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Other hubs, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), will open doors to a Delta One lounge in December, with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to follow early next year.

“The combination of our industry-leading reliability and best-in-class service from our people has firmly established Delta as the premium airline of choice, empowers our brand momentum,” Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, shared in the airline’s Q3 earnings call this week. “By year end, Delta will have over 700,000 square feet across 55 Sky Clubs and 3 Delta One Lounges, a one-of-a kind position across many of the largest airports in the country.” 

The news comes just weeks after the airline announced its first-ever nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN). Post-pandemic, Delta has established Seoul as its key gateway to Asia through its joint venture with Korean Air, connecting passengers to numerous international destinations.

With the new route launching next summer, along with Salt Lake City’s existing Delta One-configured flights to Hawaii, it’s clear the airline is focusing on enhancing its premium routes from this hub. Additionally, Delta recently revamped its Sky Club, and American Express, its co-branded credit card partner, plans to open a Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City in 2025.