Delta Sky Club in Concourse A at Salt Lake City International Airport [Review]

Big airport lounges have several advantages, such as the ability to offer numerous amenities. On the flip side, large lounges bring a large number of travelers, who can create a noisy environment if not reined in by staff.

This was our experience at the Delta Sky Club in Salt Lake City — currently the only lounge at the airport, though that’s set to change, as 2 additional lounges are scheduled to open in 2025.

My wife and I spent 2 hours at the lounge in early April 2025. This was our experience.

Delta Sky Club Location

Located in Concourse A, east of the central plaza, this Delta Sky Club lounge is open daily from 4:45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. Signs near the main plaza point toward the Sky Club’s entrance.

Presently, this is the only Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). However, Delta plans to open a Delta One Lounge at the airport, and an Amex Centurion Lounge is coming to SLC in 2025.

Gaining Entry to the Delta Sky Club

Friendly employees at the door checked our boarding passes to ensure we were traveling on an eligible flight, either with Delta or one of its partners. When we arrived, there wasn’t a line. However, a few people were waiting to enter when we left, and the presence of velvet ropes outside the entrance tells me lines form at the entrance regularly.

Immediately inside the sliding glass doors, we found several digital kiosks and half a dozen employees. At the kiosks, we scanned our boarding passes to verify eligibility for entering the lounge. While we were flying on Delta, we had booked our flights with Flying Blue miles, so the kiosk asked for proof of eligibility to enter the lounge. That’s because we had no Flying Blue elite status, and the machines didn’t detect any eligible American Express card.

My wife has The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, and I hold The Platinum Card^® from American Express. After inserting our cards into the reader to verify our accounts were active, the kiosks displayed a green check mark, confirming that we could enter.

From here, guests could turn at the end of the lobby to find both escalators and stairs to the upper level.

Additionally, an elevator arrived at this landing on the upper floor, next to magazines and departure boards. There was seating available nearby as well.

Using either the Amex Platinum card or the Amex Business Platinum card, when flying on a same-day Delta-operated flight, members get 10 lounge visits each Medallion year, which runs February 1 to January 31 annually. You can gain unlimited visits by spending $75,000 on purchases in a calendar year with your card. These cardholders can bring either 2 guests or immediate family at a per-visit rate of $50 per guest.

However, cardholders of the Business Centurion^® Card from American Express or Centurion^® Card from American Express get access to the Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass. Guests still cost $50 per visit.

Delta also offers its own co-branded credit cards. Those with the Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card or Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card get 15 complimentary Sky Club visits annually. These cardholders can unlock unlimited lounge visits by spending $75,000 or more on purchases with their card annually.

Along with these Amex premium cards, there are additional ways to access a Delta Sky Club. Sky Club members and their guests have unlimited visits, so long as they aren’t flying in basic economy. Those with Delta Gold Medallion elite status or higher can access the lounge, along with 1 guest, when traveling internationally in Delta Premium Select or first class on Delta. Those with SkyTeam Elite Plus status from an airline other than Delta can access the lounge when they’re traveling internationally — though domestic connecting flights on Delta as part of that itinerary don’t get lounge access.

Lastly, you can access the lounge when flying in business or first class with Delta’s partners, including WestJet and LATAM (in addition to Delta’s SkyTeam partners) or flying in Delta One.

Hot Tip:

Delta no longer sells single-visit passes to its Sky Club lounges, so paying to enter just 1 time isn’t an option.

First Impressions

Arriving at the top of the escalators, it was instantly clear that this lounge was massive. When this Sky Club opened in September of 2020, it became Delta’s largest lounge, covering 28,000 square feet.

Seating was abundant — abundant types, abundant numbers, and abundant areas. Plus, with a large footprint, Delta was able to offer numerous amenities inside the lounge. Those included a fireplace, multiple bars, 2 separate buffets, an outdoor space, showers, private workstations, and more.

With a large lounge comes many people, and crowds lead to noise. That was something we also noticed right away, as voices carried from nearby areas, due to the open layout. Headphones for drowning out chatty visitors are recommended here, as you can hear people talking on the opposite side of the room.

Seating

If you want seating, you’ve got it at this lounge. Seating was plentiful and of multiple types. After passing the assistance desk on the top floor, the first thing we found was seating. This area on the right had both individual and groups of leather chairs, along with outlets and lamps.

To the left, a partition separated the hallway, the bar, and this seating area. There was a banquette and plenty of tables and chairs that felt like a restaurant dining room.

Turning past the bar, there were high-top tables and chairs before ending at this seating area surrounding a glass-enclosed fireplace.

Leather seats and high-back chairs were available here, and there were many power outlets. This seating area overlooked the main concourse below.

In the back right corner (turning in the opposite direction from the main hallway), there was an open seating area. The chairs had higher panels on the sides, creating extra privacy between seats.

Nearby and along the windows overlooking the gates below, there were rolling chairs facing a long desk at the window. Quarter-circle-shaped seats with high backs and small, movable tables created some privacy and the ability to either work or eat.

Food and Beverages

Buffet

The lounge had 2 buffets, found by turning right or left from the main entrance. Both served the same food. There were chicken sliders and wraps available, and signs gave both the name of the item and allergen warnings.

The buffets had multiple hot dishes, such as rice, pasta, and stir-fried chicken.

There were also cold dishes, such as carrots and pasta, along with items for making your own salad.

There were also solid options for vegans and vegetarians, including this plant-based crispy chicken.

At the start of the buffet, disposable plates and utensils were available. We couldn’t find any reusable silverware and plates.

The buffets were well-stocked, with employees refilling items multiple times during our visit.

Mobile Food Carts

We also found several mobile food carts throughout the lounge, providing different foods from what the buffets offered. This cart near the entrance had pho, which you could assemble yourself by adding ingredients you liked, starting with a cup of noodles.

Additionally, there was a cart with minestrone soup near the rear of the lounge.

Bars

The lounge also had 2 bars. The first bar, found just off the main hallway, was busier and much noisier. The well-stocked bar had high chairs, and the bartenders were efficient.

A second bar was further into the lounge, offering the same items but giving off a quieter vibe.

Drink Stations

Drink stations of various sizes were available around the lounge. Near the fireplace was a small drink station with sodas and coffee. The largest drink station, however, was near the entrance to the lounge’s outdoor space. Here, there were sodas, an espresso machine, drip coffee, and hot tea. Reusable and disposable cups were available, along with various types of milk and flavored syrups for coffee.

The front of the lounge had a lemonade stand near the top of the escalators. Flavored syrups and add-ins, such as blueberries and mint, were available.

Amenities

Planespotting

If you like watching planes from a lounge, you’ll be happy here. The Sky Club had floor-to-ceiling windows with views of several gates below, and there was ample seating here to get comfortable.

The windows overlooked several gates directly, though following the windows to the end, after an L-shaped bend, gave a spot facing a different direction. Here, there were views of the runway and the mountains.

Outdoor Deck

Standing at the top of the escalators, the furthest point toward the right rear corner of the lounge led to an outdoor deck. There were stairs and an accessible ramp to access this space. The deck had multiple seating types, a TV playing news, and a partial glass wall that let in fresh air — as well as sounds from the airport below.

Of course, the partial glass wall provided additional planespotting opportunities.

Work Spaces

Multiple options existed for those needing to get work done in the lounge. There were several private, enclosed booths available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Inside each booth, there was a stool and a small desk — not much space, but enough to set up your laptop for a Zoom call.

Nearby, a small section of the lounge held numerous cubicles with rolling chairs and outlets.

Nearby, these chairs with high dividers between them provided another option for working privately. There was also a printer available in this area.

Bathrooms

Large, clean, and bright bathrooms were available for guests.

Showers

Showers were available near the private work booths. These were available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests could join a virtual queue to get in line if they were in use.

Internet

The lounge had free Wi-Fi for guests to use. Speeds were fantastic at 104 Mbps downloads and 98 Mbps for uploads.

Assistance Desk

Near the top of the escalators, before entering the lounge proper, there was an assistance desk with employees who could help customers with travel questions, rearrange canceled flights, and other issues related to their journeys.

Departure Boards

Departure boards with flight information were available in multiple locations inside the lounge.

Staff and Service

Staff were great throughout our visit, from arrival to exit. We received a friendly greeting at the door and when using the kiosks to confirm our access.

We also found the employees friendly when we played the mini golf game at the top of the escalators. Guests could win prizes from Delta here, and the employees were very personable.

The buffet staff was fantastic. They consistently restocked the food, which was no small task given the number of people visiting the lounge while we were there.

The bartenders were friendly as well, though I would rate their over-friendliness as a bit of a negative. The Masters (PGA golf tournament) was on TV during our visit, and the main bar closest to the entrance was extremely raucous, with people cheering and clapping loudly while watching on the TV. The bartender here was clapping and cheering with them — despite multiple requests from other visitors to keep the noise down. In an effort to make a few bar patrons happy by letting them celebrate as they wished, the bartender was letting these guests (a minority) annoy dozens of other guests.

Final Thoughts

The Delta Sky Club in SLC’s Concourse A was massive, providing multiple amenities and space for numerous guests. The lounge was also clean, and staff kept the buffet stocked well. There were many more positives than negatives during our visit, and this was a great lounge.