What Is It Like to Visit the New Delta One Lounge at LAX?
The lounge is an intimate and sophisticated space, featuring decor inspired by its home city
Delta One Lounge at LAX / Photo: Courtesy of Delta Air Lines
Delta has elevated the art of preflight relaxation with its newly opened Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles (LAX). It’s a luxurious oasis that removes the traveler from the airport chaos, offering a serene space for Delta One flyers. After the success of a flagship lounge at JFK, this 10,000-square-foot retreat provides intimacy, exclusivity and comfort.
The lounge offers a spacious terrace with runway views / Photo: Courtesy of Delta Air Lines
Location
The lounge is in Terminal 3 at LAX, conveniently adjacent to the Delta Sky Club. It’s perfectly situated for Delta’s premium passengers, offering easy access from the Delta One check-in area. Travelers can bypass crowds and glide directly into the space via a private elevator. A bespoke fragrance immediately transports visitors into a haven of calm, setting the tone for the entire experience.
Access Options
The lounge is available to Delta One passengers and passengers flying on select partner airlines in premium cabins, including Air France, LATAM, KLM, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic.
The Lounge
The new lounge is smaller than its JFK counterpart but packs a luxurious punch. The 200-seat space features a decor inspired by the hues of a Los Angeles sunset. The Icon Bar, with its leather and walnut accents and a quartzite and onyx backbar, draws on the colors of the Pacific coastline. Architectural details pay homage to L.A.’s eclectic mix of art deco and modernism.
One of the standout areas is the library lounge, perfect for dining or catching up on work. If you’re in the mood for fresh air, an outdoor terrace offers Delta’s signature Missoni pillows and sweeping tarmac views
The dessert table / Photo: Courtesy of Delta Air Lines
Food and Beverage
This lounge features a top-tier dining experience with a menu that rotates regularly. I started with a smooth truffle parsnip soup, followed by a delicious salmon dish with haricots verts. The culinary choices offer plenty of variety, from crispy duck tacos to roasted corn pizza. Delta also offers location-themed bento boxes, with dishes representing Paris, Tokyo and Boston. The bar adds another layer of fun with cocktails named after airport codes, such as a Tahiti (PPT) mai tai or a London (LHR) gin.
Amenities
Delta’s attention to detail doesn’t stop at food. The lounge includes eight private wellness pods, equipped with zero-gravity and full-body massage chairs. A special lamp in this area helps travelers acclimate to time zones. The relaxation area offers refreshing towels and premium skincare products by Grown Alchemist to help combat the effects of long-haul travel.
Best For
Passengers seeking to relax and enjoy a three-course meal before a long-haul or transcon flight.
Verdict
This lounge is an intimate and sophisticated space, featuring decor inspired by Los Angeles and carefully curated food and drink options. Whether you’re looking for a moment of peace in a wellness pod or want to enjoy a signature cocktail while watching planes take off, Delta One at LAX is the perfect preflight retreat.
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