I thought I’d add some more thoughts on the lounge while on my ride back into the city. I had to miss Ed Bastian’s speech, so I won’t be able to report on that. I was able to speak to a few Delta execs on general plans for the airline. Apologies that some of this isn’t related to the lounge. I also wasn’t able to get clear answers on some of the access questions above. Apologies for that too.

• Again, this lounge is gorgeous. The finishes are top notch and in-line with the best first class lounges in the world.
• It is large, but very well-segmented and each space feels contained and welcoming.
• The staff were truly amazing and kind, as were the Delta execs I spoke with.
• Some of the branding/terms in the lounge are hilarious. The Sky Deck is labeled as a “Scented Arbor” on one sign.
• The Sky Deck is like the new LGA Sky Deck with a retractable roof. It is air conditioned for the heat. I do wish it would have mimicked the LAX deck, but I realize they wanted it to be operational year round.
• While some of the drinks are priced, I did ask the bartenders and there really is a significant amount of premium spirits that are available at no cost.
• The food selection and presentation, if they keep it up, is remarkable. Feels like an Eataly.
• The business quiet area is quite nice, as are the phone booths.
• There is nothing on the lower level of the lounge except an entrance/exit to the gates. I wonder what Delta will do with the remainder of the space.
• The spa is a small but nice area with three treatments - head and neck massage, eye treatment, forearm skin treatment.
• Espresso and custom coffee beverages are available at the bar. I had three iced americanos. I’m quite caffeinated right now.
• I could not get a definitive answer on if additional Delta One lounges were coming outside of BOS and LAX.
• Seattle was mentioned by a few execs as a challenging hub - which we already knew.
• No plans to resume long-haul East Asia flying from JFK. Which really sucks.
• I asked if there was any consideration to add a flight like SEA to SIN, and I was told about how great it is to connect in Seoul haha. But who knows, maybe one day it will come.
• Expect a lot more growth in the “BARN” markets - Boston, Austin, Raleigh, Nashville