LGA - Amex Centurion Lounge vs Delta skyclub
Dec 2, 2014, 4:34 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 937
LGA - Amex Centurion Lounge vs Delta skyclub
Have my first flight this Friday as an Amex Platnium card holder on a quick hop LGA->BTV. UG has already cleared (though expectations are low for this 40 minute flight).
Wife is flying to a different destination and her flight leaves an hour before mine so i'll have some time to kill.
I've been to the skyclub a few times. It's nice enough for a place to chill and maybe have a pre-flight bloody mary. That being said the Centurion Lounge looks amazing. Real food, real drinks, less crowds. Only downside is its in a different terminal.
To those who can access both lounges - when you have a lot of spare time, which lounge do you prefer? Is it worth going to the other terminal? If I've already checked my bags, how long in advance should I leave the Amex lounge to make my flight in Terminal C/D? Can I walk or is there a shuttle? Is the shuttle reliable?
Thanks.
Wife is flying to a different destination and her flight leaves an hour before mine so i'll have some time to kill.
I've been to the skyclub a few times. It's nice enough for a place to chill and maybe have a pre-flight bloody mary. That being said the Centurion Lounge looks amazing. Real food, real drinks, less crowds. Only downside is its in a different terminal.
To those who can access both lounges - when you have a lot of spare time, which lounge do you prefer? Is it worth going to the other terminal? If I've already checked my bags, how long in advance should I leave the Amex lounge to make my flight in Terminal C/D? Can I walk or is there a shuttle? Is the shuttle reliable?
Thanks.
Dec 2, 2014, 5:14 am
#2
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,413
I would allow fifteen minutes for the walk to TSA security in terminal C, including time to figure out the path. Assuming PreCheck/SkyPriority, you should leave the lounge about an hour before departure time to be at the gate when boarding starts. Some of the DL gates are some distance beyond the TSA checkpoint. This estimate could be lowered a bit depending on your gate if you know LGA well, including the current construction between B and C and again in the nonDL end of C.
Dec 2, 2014, 5:47 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 498
It depends on what terminal you have to go to(guessing delta), but I just did it for the first time last week. From the lounge to terminal C (US airways), it was about a simple 7-10 min walk. My flight was at 8pm Friday, and they told me to leave the lounge at 6:50 for boarding at 7:30, and I was not rushing at all.
I'd say the lounge is worth it. The drink menu and the food were amazing, and it just felt nice being there.
I'd say the lounge is worth it. The drink menu and the food were amazing, and it just felt nice being there.
Dec 2, 2014, 5:49 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LAX,BUD
Programs: AA EXP,SPG G
Posts: 249
I'd definitely to the Centurion lounge,even that there's a shuttle no need to rely on it since you can easily walk over in 10-15 minutes.If you travel light-with carry on only-even better,just get mobile boarding pass and enjoy the lounge for as long as you can!
Dec 2, 2014, 7:20 am
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,273
Another +1 for the Centurion Lounge. Way better than any of the Sky Clubs. If you have the time, make the journey.
Dec 2, 2014, 8:03 am
#7
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
Dec 2, 2014, 9:03 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: MSY
Posts: 10
Basically what I did last weekend for my flight leaving from C terminal
Dec 2, 2014, 12:37 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, National EE, AS MVP Gold 75K, AC 75K
Posts: 1,000
The Centurion lounge is in another terminal and you have a take the shuttle, which can take about 15-20min to get to it. I would only recommend it if you have a long layover, but I enjoyed the food more than DFW and LAS even though LGA has less selection
Dec 2, 2014, 5:03 pm
#15
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
Programs: AA Gold, Alaska MVP; Free Agent Super Duper Diamond Treasure Chest ;)
Posts: 4,682
Oh Centurion, without a doubt! They had a lovely fried chicken for lunch on sunday. If you can work out the logistics of going from and to Terminal D, definitely go to Centurion.