First Look at the Delta One Lounge at LAX, Including a Private Entrance

Updated: October 8, 2024, 1:19pm CDT

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If you want to not feel like you’re in the airport while waiting for a flight — perhaps you want to feel like you’re waiting at a private club or swanky restaurant — the new Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles is just what you’re looking for. This is the second Delta One Lounge location, and it feels more intimate than the first Delta One Lounge at JFK.

Located in Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 3, guests access this intimate lounge with a private check-in area and security checkpoint. While it’s only a fourth of the size of the New York City location, the smaller size makes this lounge feel more private — more premium even. It’s got an outdoor terrace, a full-service restaurant, wellness spaces, and even a sushi bar. And the lounge is accessible by those arriving or departing on a Delta One ticket.

Before the lounge’s opening on October 10, 2024, Delta Air Lines invited several media outlets to an exclusive preview, and Upgraded Points was there to get a sneak peek.

“We duplicated the JFK effort here in L.A., which is our second city for our transcontinental business,” said Claude Roussel, Delta vice president of Sky Clubs and lounge experience, in an exclusive interview with Upgraded Points. “This lounge offers a lot of the same experiences with some differences — such as the sushi bar we don’t have in JFK. And the menu has been curated really for the city we’re in. We’re working with locally owned women-owned businesses like Verve Coffee and The Butcher’s Daughter.”

Read on for further details about the new Delta One Lounge at LAX.

Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles LAX

The Delta One Lounge experience begins outside the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as travelers can use a private entrance on the lower (baggage claim) level at Terminal 3, Delta’s main terminal.

Delta One Lounge LAX exterior door — The private entrance to the Delta One check-in and lounge experience is located on the arrivals level.

Upon entry, travelers are immediately wrapped in the Delta One experience, as the branding and experience are immersive from this point forward.

Delta One Lounge LAX sign inside door — Signage immediately inside the outer door.

There are 3 check-in desks for guests, and checking luggage is also available in this intimate area.

Delta One Lounge LAX check in desks — Check-in desks at the private entrance.

Should you find a line to check in, there’s a waiting area with drinks and comfortable seating.

Delta One Lounge LAX downstairs waiting — A waiting room downstairs, near the check-in desk.

There is even a private area for TSA screening, and you can use TSA PreCheck here.

Delta One Lounge LAX security — The private security checkpoint for Delta One travelers.

From here, travelers enter an elevator to ascend to the lounge. Stepping out of the elevator on the fourth floor, lounge ambassadors greet guests to welcome them to the lounge.

Delta One Lounge LAX lounge entrance sign — Entrance to the lounge after exiting the elevator.

Hot Tip:

Delta says it is training employees to help eligible Delta One passengers who arrive at the standard check-in area and aren’t aware of this premium check-in experience. They will be routed to the downstairs welcome area or given the option to pass security and then be escorted to the lounge if they head to the nearby Sky Club.

The Interior

At 10,280 square feet and seating for 191 people, the lounge is intimate and feels extremely exclusive. Roussel says the idea for the Delta One Lounge was to make the predeparture experience match the inflight Delta One experience.

Delta One Lounge LAX lounge entryway — First steps into the lounge.

The Library Lounge fits its name well, providing a great space to relax to evoked libraries of yesteryear.

Delta One Lounge LAX Library Lounge — Looking into the Library Lounge from the entrance.

Along with armchairs and tables along the division from the hallway, a central area had a communal table and a pair of booths that would be great for sitting with friends or family to pass the time.

Delta One Lounge LAX Library Lounge pair of booths — Seating that’s ideal for a group of 4.

Along the outer wall, there are spacious, private chairs with their own tables. Outlets are available at every seat.

Delta One Lounge LAX Library Lounge seating — Seating along the outer wall in the Library Lounge.

Outdoor Terrace

The lounge’s outdoor terrace includes seating for 26 people and overhead screens for shade. However, it is exposed to the weather.

Delta One Lounge LAX terrace — Seating on the terrace.

Single seats are available along the glass, providing the clearest views over the tarmac and runways beyond.

Delta One Lounge LAX terrace seating at glass panel — Views from the terrace.

Closer to the windows from the lounge’s interior, group seating is available.

Delta One Lounge LAX terrace middle seating — Group seating on the terrace.

The terrace feels worlds away from the bustling terminal inside the airport.

Delta One Lounge LAX terrace group seating — Seating on the terrace.

In the corner, a drink stand has red, white, and sparkling wines. Customers can help themselves to these.

Delta One Lounge LAX terrace drink cart — Drinks were available in the corner.

Amenities

On arrival, guests receive a welcome note outlining the available amenities.

The back of the card provides estimates on how long it takes to reach your departure gate.

Delta One Lounge LAX back of welcome card — Back of the welcome card indicating estimated walking time to reach your departure gate.

Wellness Area

The Wellness Area, located near the lounge’s entrance, has 8 relaxation pods with massage chairs for guests to use. Each has a privacy curtain.

Inside the pods, massage chairs offer numerous settings to hit the right spots before your multi-hour flight.

Delta One Lounge LAX Wellness Area massage chair — 1 of the lounge’s massage chairs.

The Wellness Area also has numerous travel-sized items, such as hand lotion and lip balm. These were from Grown Alchemist.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located down a hallway between the Library Lounge and Icon Bar.

The lounge has 8 private restrooms, and 4 of these are accessible to those in wheelchairs.

Delta One Lounge LAX restrooms accessible — Doors indicating accessible restrooms.

Rather than group restrooms with rows of stalls, each bathroom is private.

Delta One Lounge LAX restroom interior — Inside a restroom in the lounge.

Showers

Delta One passengers have access to 2 dedicated showers located in the Sky Club next door. Guests can reserve a shower suite by speaking with an employee or using a digital kiosk in the Library Lounge. Employees escort guests to the showers when their turns arrive.

Delta One Lounge LAX shower access via SkyClub — Entering the Sky Club to go to the showers.

Inside, guests have bathrobes, towels, washcloths, and pump bottles of Grown Alchemist products.

Delta One Lounge LAX shower — A shower in the lounge.

The suites are more than just a shower box, including a toilet, sink with additional amenities like a shower cap, and even a note saying staff can procure items you might need, such as a hair brush or shaving kit.

Concierge

Just inside the lounge’s entrance, a concierge desk offers support if passengers need travel-related assistance.

Internet

The lounge has a private Wi-Fi network, meaning you don’t have to share a connection with thousands of passengers in the airport’s main terminal.

Departures Board

Near the entrance, a departures board has updated flight information.

Espresso Monitors

Guests working in the lounge can borrow Espresso monitors. These provide a second screen for increased efficiency. Monitors are available in the Library Lounge and the central table near the bar.

Working Area

Along with the Library Lounge, a nook to the right of the main hallway holds several privacy seats for those wanting to focus on work while in the lounge.

Delta One Lounge LAX work stations — Private working area in the lounge.

Food and Drinks

Icon Bar

The bar is central, visible at the end of the hallway as soon as you enter.

Bartenders at the Icon Bar.

Along with stools at the bar, a nearby table provides a place to chat with friends away from the action.

Another seating option near the bar.

The bar has an extensive list of complimentary drinks, though mocktails aren’t on the list. You’ll have to ask for those.

The bar’s cocktail and beer menu.

There also is a reserve list that requires payment — in cash or redeeming Delta SkyMiles.

Reserve drinks available at the bar.

The bar serves “elevated” versions of cocktails from around the world.

Cocktail at the bar.

And bartenders can whip up a mocktail mojito if you ask.

Dining Room

The Dining Room wraps around the bar area in an L-shaped layout. Most tables have a bench on 1 side and a chair on the other.

Looking at the bar from a dining table.

Whether seated in the restaurant area or not, guests can order meals or drinks to their seats. And seating in the restaurant is plentiful.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room benches near bar — Rows of tables in the open dining area in the center of the lounge.

A rear area felt more private, and reservations aren’t required.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room rear seating wide — Seating in the smaller dining area.

The lounge offers both a breakfast and an all-day menu, carrying items like truffle parsnip soup, beet salad, crispy fish tacos, and more.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room all day menu — The all-day menu.

Bento boxes also are available, and these have destination themes.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room bento box menu — Bento box menu.

The Paris option, for example, has scallops and beef bourguignon.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room bento box Paris — The Paris CDG bento box.

Sushi Bar

In the far corner, the Sushi Bar offers made-to-order rolls.

Each order of rolls contains 3 pieces, making them on the smaller side.

Delta One Lounge LAX Dining Room sushi — Maki rolls from the sushi bar.

Bench-plus-chair seating at tables is available here.

Delta One Lounge LAX Sushi Bar booth seating — Bench seating near the Sushi Bar.

Armchairs are available along the windows here also.

Delta One Lounge LAX Sushi Bar window seating — Window seating in this area.

Individual privacy seats provide another option.

Delta One Lounge LAX Sushi Bar single seating — The most private seats near Sushi Bar.

And guests in this area have views over the Porsches used to shuttle Delta 360 elites to and from flights.

Delta One Lounge LAX Sushi Bar views of Porsche vehicles — Delta’s famed Porsche lineup.

Dessert Table

Between the Dining Area and Sushi Bar, a dessert stand offers both savory and sweet items.

Along with the product name, signs indicate allergens for each offer.

Delta One Lounge LAX dessert table sign — Allergen signs on the dessert table.

Nearby, there’s another drink stand for guests to help themselves.

Delta One Lounge LAX drink cart near dessert table — A drink cart near the dessert table.

How To Access the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles LAX

After reading everything there is to know about the lounge, you may be wondering how to visit.

The Delta One Lounge at LAX opens on October 10, 2024, and it will operate from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Simply holding the most premium Delta Air Lines credit card isn’t enough to gain access.

Entry to the Delta One Lounge is reserved for travelers departing on or arriving from Delta One flights, whether international or domestic. Moreover, Delta 360 elites with a same-day Delta first-class ticket can visit the lounge before departure or after arrival.

If you don’t qualify for admission, you may be able to access the Sky Club next door, provided you have a same-day boarding pass for a Delta or partner flight. It’s open daily from 4:15 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (30 minutes after midnight).

Hot Tip:

Along with the already-open Delta One Lounge at JFK, the Boston (BOS) lounge should open in December 2024. The Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) location will open in early 2025.

Final Thoughts

The new Delta One Lounge at LAX is opening this week, offering the airline’s premium travelers a premium experience from start to finish. From design choices to food offerings, the lounge has covered numerous small details to make this goal a reality.

And these lounges are coming to additional airports, with Boston and Seattle on the Horizon. Why is there no talk of Atlanta yet? “It’s in the plans,” Roussel said. “We are looking at all our hubs for these Delta One products” eventually.