Jun 27, 2021, 12:43 pm
Last edit by: Zorak
- T4:
- near gate B31
- pop-up temporary club in the former Wingtips lounge space (stay on same level after clearing TSA and turn right)
T2: mezzanine levelT2 is closed
New York JFK Delta Sky Club: The Definitive Thread
Oct 4, 2019, 8:14 pm
#541
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It doesn’t appear Delta really has a plan for the overcrowding though; they need more square footage and not just more seats. But maybe they’re counting on the new Centurion lounge in the terminal to draw away a significant portion of their customers, which is probably a likely outcome.
Oct 4, 2019, 9:46 pm
#542
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Centurion lounge will likely help more — a lot of New Yorkers have the Amex Platinum. But even then, there will be a lot of people at the Sky Club, with all the Delta One and international STE+ passengers. Plus if it stays to trend, the Centurion lounge will likely quickly become overcrowded too and may push some people back to the Sky Club.
Oct 5, 2019, 5:53 pm
#543
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Yes, very annoying. Not as true for some of the older clubs where they seem to have more stalls, but the bathrooms are not as nice.
Oct 5, 2019, 8:32 pm
#544
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This club needs literally twice as much space or half as many people to approach comfortable (especially when you consider there are likely some people—I’m often one of them—who would like to use it but don’t bother because it’s too crowded). So those changes won’t make anything like the needed impact.
Centurion lounge will likely help more — a lot of New Yorkers have the Amex Platinum. But even then, there will be a lot of people at the Sky Club, with all the Delta One and international STE+ passengers. Plus if it stays to trend, the Centurion lounge will likely quickly become overcrowded too and may push some people back to the Sky Club.
Centurion lounge will likely help more — a lot of New Yorkers have the Amex Platinum. But even then, there will be a lot of people at the Sky Club, with all the Delta One and international STE+ passengers. Plus if it stays to trend, the Centurion lounge will likely quickly become overcrowded too and may push some people back to the Sky Club.
Oct 6, 2019, 9:42 pm
#546
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I am always grateful for variety and new food option at the club and definitely ate a couple, but they tasted frozen/reheated and slightly artificial when I was there.
This club needs literally twice as much space or half as many people to approach comfortable (especially when you consider there are likely some people—I’m often one of them—who would like to use it but don’t bother because it’s too crowded). So those changes won’t make anything like the needed impact.
This club gets crazy during the afternoon/evening peak, but is otherwise pretty quiet mornings and early afternoons. Unfortunately, even with the section-by-section renovation, I don't think any expansions are planned. For the incredible length of the T4B concourse, having only one club (and not especially large, at that) always seemed like an insane decision.
Nov 8, 2019, 7:16 pm
#548
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Heard a report from a family member that earlier today the T4 club only had pre-packaged sandwiches and plastic cups (for wine). Could be construction-related (i.e., moving the dishwasher or something), but just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Nov 8, 2019, 10:33 pm
#549
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I spent my long layover in October in T4. No complaints at all, all was well. Might be an anomaly, but seems if you arrive before 4pm midweek, you will be OK and find a place to sit? Lines were manageable. There was a line outside the club to get in. Turns out it was held up by people trying to pay to get in. If you run into an outside line, make sure to peek to see if there is another agent scanning bar codes
Nov 9, 2019, 8:15 am
#550
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I wonder how long this will last. They're doing renovation on the bar. I didn't see any other construction when I was there two months ago. Sounds like they are renovating the whole club one section at a time.
Nov 10, 2019, 6:57 pm
#551
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Was just there and enjoyed the "SkyPicnic" with half sandwiches, potato chips, and Rice Krispies Treats (tm).
The bartender said it would be "a week" bit I'm not sure whether he knew for sure based on his body language and tone.
I guess the good news was that the club was a ghost town, so overcrowding was certainly not an issue; most patrons were opting to leave for restaurants in the terminal and it looked more like a Saturday morning than an evening.
The bartender said it would be "a week" bit I'm not sure whether he knew for sure based on his body language and tone.
I guess the good news was that the club was a ghost town, so overcrowding was certainly not an issue; most patrons were opting to leave for restaurants in the terminal and it looked more like a Saturday morning than an evening.
Nov 11, 2019, 10:59 am
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The cheese cubes and barely edible snacks reminded me of a United Club
I guess the good news was that the club was a ghost town, so overcrowding was certainly not an issue
Nov 15, 2019, 1:52 pm
#553
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Renovation continues. Only prepackaged cold food, and no iced tea even.
Nov 15, 2019, 4:02 pm
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I thought I'd never say this about T4 but I bet my food in Y will be better. Also the deck is the only not crowded part of the lounge right now
Nov 23, 2019, 12:31 pm
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Happy (American) Thanksgiving!!