That bus would be hard to access from Bethesda, which is about 10 miles west of the Greenbelt metro, unless you are willing to spend almost 30 minutes on the metro to get to Gallery Place (two stops west of Union Station), and then schlep down the escalator to the Green/Yellow line platform and ride another 30 minutes to Greenbelt; then wait for the bus for another 30-35 minutes to BWI. I understand that overnight parking in the Greenbelt park/ride lot is discouraged.

Thanks for the advice but fortunately I got a ride.

For those who are curious, I just passed through security at 11:45 Thursday with ZERO wait. Far right line was just metal detectors. However the tsa fella asked me to remove my belt (usually leave it on). Nevertheless I cleared security in under 5 minutes

Yes, it's low-fare based, but it's a similar demographic. Howard County is the 5th wealthiest county in the U.S.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highest..._United_States

http://www.forbes.com/2011/04/11/ame...n_slide_6.html

The difference is that the Maryland Aviation Authority (unconstrained by slot controls and real-estate) has acted fairly and agressively to promote a level playing field and the free market. The LCCs are the winners, therfore one won't see the legacy base required for a legacy club.

Any Delta ft flyer use it yet? some recent UA reviews are here

DL used to have a club at BWI. It was one of the first ones to close when they started to cut back on club locations.

That said, given that they closed the NW club at IAD after the merger, I can't see DL building out a club at BWI at this point. The BWI and IAD demographics aren't all that different. I will also go on record as stating that it's my belief that they'd close the club at DCA if it weren't for the traffic that DCA gets from the Hill and lobbyists (especially considering that the slot-trade will reduce DCA traffic even more).

I have used it both before and after a Delta flight. I access the club with my Platinum (non-Delta) Amex and it is free for cardholders.

Overall, the club is decent. The advantages of the Airspace Lounge is that I have never seen it crowded and you get one free free food item (think sandwich or salad) or alcoholic drink with entry. They are happy to pack your food to go and include napkins and bottled water if you are running off to a flight, which is nice. The wi-fi is free and works reasonably well.

As for disadvantages, the club is small and I think they stream the TV channels for their TVs over the internet because they are really choppy. The club also doesn't seem that relaxing to me (maybe because of the size).

It's about a 4-5 minute walk from any DL gate in Concourse D. I wouldn't pay the $17.50 they are charging for it, but if you have an Amex that will get you in for free, it isn't a bad place to go.

You and I seem to disagree about its value if you were paying the $14 or $17 price; when it's hard to keep a trip to Quizno's under $10-$11, Airspace Lounge for a few dollars more w/ the food included plus free wifi is a steal IMHO (and dont even get me started on how much a bill can come to at the other sit-down restaurants there). I had a similar discussion in CO/UA and ultimately, to each his own. I just want to make sure this thing makes it because it would be very helpful to me if they grew this out. Too many lounges have closed.

I've seen pictures of what this lounge looked like before Airspace got there.; it was under UA. This is a big improvement; a night and day difference.

Ive been there before (it's usually fairly busy when I go) and am headed back that way this week, it sounds like nothing new has happened as far as food or entry policy at Airspace since DL's settled in. That's good. I'll try to report back.

I am in Baltimore now and will check out the lounge on Friday 3/2 when I depart. I will report what I find and any good details that will be helpful.

I am glad DL moved. B had dismal food, no lounge, and good luck finding a power outlet.

I am now at Airspace Lounge.

It is small but it works. Not busy. I count 10 folks here plus me at 12:45PM on friday.

I got a coupon for a free boozy drink or food item with my AMEX Plat. I could bring up to 2 guests.

The food is good. I had the Roast Beef Sandwich as my free item. Normally $6.95. Most expensive item is Airspace Chicken Caesar Salad for $7.95. Cheapest is Yougurt Parfait or fruit salad at $3.95.

Beer runs for $5 domestic, $7 import/premium, and $8 Local Favorites (Dogfish and the like). Wine $9-11 per glass. Champagne $10 (split) and $19-$30 (bottle).

Edit: I spoke with a bartender and your "usual" brands such as Smirnoff, Jack, Bacardi, etc are $5.50. Top shelf is $10. Normal prices it seems.

Free soda/coffee/tea/water and snack mix (good!). Self serve on these.

Plenty of power outlets everywhere except for the small bar.

A small workstation-like area sectioned off with glass and has a printer.

I have menu pictures and a pic of my food that I will share when I get chance to upload them.

Foo

FYI Delta Sky Club members receive a small discount off the admission price...be sure to ask.

Here are my pictures (iPhone) from BWI Airspace Lounge:

Imgur Album

I have both sides of menu and my food.

Foo

Some of those who don't know that DL is change the bag cutoff time requirement. The check-in time requirement is 45 minutes.

Here the list:

https://www.delta.com/traveling_chec.../requirements/

Please give yourself more extra time to come at airports early. You must come at airport is 1.5 hours in advance before departed flight from BWI.

Thanks very much for the review foo. Next time you stop by look under the bar and you'll see outlets there. They're tucked under and hard to see..but they're there.

Thanks for the info. I have a flight from BWI next month for the first time in a while. Should be cool to check it out and see what it's all about.