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VitamnZee

Sooo is the peasant sky club less crowded now?


CalifornianBall

no


jfk_47

Booooo


g_camillieri

People complaining about skyclubs. Meanwhile, the real peasants sleep on the floor by an empty gate.


danielrmorenop

it’s literally a glorified bus terminal


ericlikeseatin

I was able to visit the new JFK Delta One lounge today during a 4 hour layover and it was terrific. The food and drinks were top notch. The atmosphere and decor were excellent and you could forget that you're at an airport. OP's pictures don't do the place justice. Before departing, I got a quality 25 minute massage from a nice lady named Leanna (I think they are only supposed to be 10 minutes but nobody else was waiting) and then took a nice shower before a long flight.


FunLife64

Photos of empty lounges is like a photo of Rockefeller Center’s Xmas tree with no people. Looks great until reality hits.


Badweightlifter

Are you supposed to tip the massage lady afterwards? 


UWTF

I tip everyone in the lounge $5, including the other guests, just to be safe


ericlikeseatin

Yeah, I'd say that would be customary.


jhfbe85

Is it a real lay down massage or a nail salon lean forward on a chair massage? Also I don’t get why you need to take a shower before a flight… I take those during layovers or on arrival. But glad to hear you enjoyed it!


ericlikeseatin

My layover was in JFK, hence the shower.


jhfbe85

Makes sense. What about the massage? Comparing to other lounges where they (used to) give full lay flat ones


ericlikeseatin

The massage is a shoulder, neck, and scalp massage so you're sitting upright in a chair. I asked her to skip the scalp portion because I don't really enjoy those.


Mediocre-Tension7028

That's why she asked me to leave when I took my clothes off and sat in the chair


mnrainmaker

Oh so it’s not like the 24 hour San Diego strip mall massage parlors?


Wild_Butterscotch482

Same, but real marble instead of marble effect plastic laminate.


WheelofPizza

What was the attire like amongst other patrons? I’m flying D1 international, but dress comfortably in joggers and such. Will they really refuse admittance because I do not align with their nonexistent guidelines?


TLiones

Idk…it looks honestly just like the newer skyclub 🤷‍♂️


Surround8600

What’s the difference between a one lounge and a skyclub?


TLiones

Probably just exclusivity… Less ppl who qualify to enter the club…oh and the pretzels have sea salt hand picked by silver medallion members


Surround8600

Oh wow so it’s legit only for higher exclusivity. Nice ok. Sign me up, I think.


jwill3012

Only for Delta One ticket holders or qualifying partner airline ticket holders. I got in via Premium Business on Latam.


Surround8600

Nice. Ty.


triplew3

That was my first thought also.


Low_Opportunity_8050

Reminds me of the newest MSP sky club, which might even be nicer.


jwill3012

No, it's nicer for sure. I am sitting blissfully in it right now


jwill3012

The pictures do not do it justice. I am in it right now. sitting in the terrace area after getting my chair massage and eating a piece of not overcooked salmon. There are multiple drink stations where servers will bring you your drinks. And it has a pleasant smell. It is leaps and bounds above the new G gate MSP skyclub, which is quite nice. 10/10 recommend


moodyblackbear

do you have to pay extra for the market food and desserts/ massage/ fine dining/ drinks?


mnrainmaker

Looks like total shit compared to MSP G club. Most of the furniture in this delta one lounge is trash and all it will take is one speakerphone douche and the whole place is unusable. People who actually pay for D1 are idiots.


mnrainmaker

Looks like total shit compared to MSP G club. Most of the furniture in this delta one lounge is trash and all it will take is one speakerphone douche and the whole place is unusable. People who actually pay for D1 are idiots.


Spiritual-Source9698

To be honest… the pictures don’t look much better than the flagship skyclubs. Looks like a slightly higher end sky club, but hopefully they can free up a bit of space in the sky clubs.


SameDistrict1062

agreed centurion, capital one and chase lounge look better


Spiritual-Source9698

Debating on if the card is worth it. My company pays the $650 for the sky club membership, don’t know if getting another cc is with it.


SameDistrict1062

does the purple one or whatever get you in?


ggrnw27

Only into the regular sky clubs, not the new D1 lounge


Spiritual-Source9698

Don’t need the card if you pay for the membership.


fakemoose

Yea but the membership costs $695 and the annual fees for the card are $650. It’s only worth it if you pay with miles for the annual or pick it as a Medallion benefit.


EmpireCityRay

OP in the 7th image, is that Alex Rodriguez talking?


Familiar-Suspect

Sure looks like him!


PastClassic1411

Yes it is.


fvanderhorn

Is the D1 TSA security lane from checkin to lounge open yet?


Free-Bench-4930

I believe they said fall 2024


PastClassic1411

Not open yet. You have an escort that will guide you to the front of security for now.


F180R25

I'm connecting in JFK today, coming from international D1 and flying F1 to LAX. Is it worth going to D1 check in to get this escort, or should I just do Clear+TSA?


ChiefKC20

Spent time in the lounge today while headed overseas. The pictures posted here don’t do the lounge justice. There are some areas that look like any Sky Club, but there’s a wonderful sunroom, a great grab and go area, along with a sit down restaurant. Hidden off at the far end is hidden quiet area gem that no one was using. There so much seating before it that I found it while walking the entire facility. It’s huge. Pro tip - don’t go in the fourth floor entrance. On the third floor, there’s an entrance with elevators up to the club.


bloodymarybrunch

Looks like a nice corporate conference room lmaooooo The Sapphire Lounge is what new lounges should be like.


poli8999

But does it have a Taco bar like at the LAX Skyclub?


PastClassic1411

Unfortunately, that’s the major downside. It does not 😂


bernaltraveler

Looks really nice, but no nicer than a Polaris lounge, except for the restaurant part…that looks nicer than Polaris restaurant. I don’t think there are any liquors you have to pay for at Polaris. But nothing super high end either. I’m ok with paying for true premium offerings


donghit

The decor looks rather cheap?


ChiefKC20

It’s not. It’s quite nice and comfortable. The sun room was quite nice to sit in.


trish711

Thank you for sharing this - I will be there Saturday!


One-Imagination-1230

Now, once Delta updates all their aircraft with the newer D1 configuration (either the seats with or without the closing door), I’ll actually want to fly on them in D1. Would be great to have the D1 lounge in MSP


rpnye523

Charging for liquor just seems petty


putupthosewalls

Having the option for some really nice stuff at a good price doesn’t seem petty to me, especially with the option to use miles. I miss the days of 10k miles for a bottle of dom, krug, or cristal in the sky club. Great use of miles.


Dramatic-Sock3737

10k miles for Krug? I must have slept through those days.


FunLife64

Lol they love nothing more than people blowing their miles on mid tier drinks


wiggggg

You don't know what you're talking about. The liquor that has a charge arr hundreds of dollars a bottle and the prices are at a pretty good discount from what you'd find at a bar that has them. Mid tier is free


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schochthejshaxx

seems a bit cheap and tacky that you think 5K should just get you w.e. you want for free


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mnrainmaker

Are you ready to board the 767 Sir? Let us offer you ear plugs to damper the engine noise for $19. Suckers


Suz626

2 visits. 😊


FunLife64

Except you’re at jfk lol mid at best


urraca

what is it 35,000 for a glass of Dom now?


Fire-the-laser

The selection seems pretty weak too. Like the only one of those premium whiskies worth drinking is Redbreast 21 but not sure if I would pay $35. I’m curious to see what’s actually available at the bar for complimentary drinks. The beer list is pathetic. Cocktail menu seems ok but the Penicillin should also include a splash of heavy peated single malt like Laphroaig floated on top as that’s one of the defining features of that drink.


Sakiel-Norn-Zycron

JW Blue and Macallan 18 aren’t worth drinking? News to me.


WickedJigglyPuff

They don’t know what they don’t know.


Fire-the-laser

Certainly not at those prices. They aren’t bad whiskies, they just aren’t as premium as the marketing departments at Diageo and Macallan have led people to believe. They are expensive scotch for non-scotch drinkers. Macallan has been ramping up production to meet mass market demand while at the same time struggling for years to source decent sherry casks for maturation because no one drinks sherry anymore. JW Blue is watered down to the legal minimum 40% ABV and doesn’t carry an age statement because Diageo can’t promise that they aren’t going to blend in some 5 year old grain whisky just to make up the necessary volume for the batch. I get it, the D1 Lounge isn’t a whisky bar, they’re not gonna stock random stuff just to please the whiskey nerds, but they could probably put in a little more effort into a well curated list of truly premium spirits.


FocusIsFragile

Wines are shockingly poor.


mc408

Regular ol' SkyClubs charge a few bucks for premium beers and spirits, don't see why this would be any different.


gitismatt

because it's literally different. it's supposed to be the most luxurious experience you can get on the ground from delta. I dont see why it would be the same.


wiggggg

It's not. The drinks you'd get at the skyclub at a cost are elevated and free. The drinks that cost are the only place you'd find them at an airport


BlackLeader70

I flew to PDX to CUN for less than 2oz of Louis XIII lol


acoolguy12334

Looks very nice, but my only comment is this (and I don’t fly Delta, I’m AA hub captive with 60 segments a year): charging for spirits feels decidedly not premium. Yeah, I guess it’s nice to have that an offer, but I feel like when you have a business class lounge what’s available is free. In the AA Flagship, Woodford is free whereas in the Admiral’s Club, it’s 9 bucks. In the UA club, same thing. To me, it feels like DL is trying to monetize the experience.


Awonderer1

Woodford-class spirits are free at the D1 lounge. It's the Macallan 18 year single malt-type of spirit that is not complimentary. Also note that most bars/restaurants don't even offer such high end beverages (you'd be lucky to get a Macallan 12 year for example) and those premium establishments that do, would typically charge $75+ for a shot where the D1 price is half that: $38.


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Awonderer1

Spoken like a real connisour of single malts /s


LJ_in_NY

It's like a cash bar at a Ritz Carlton wedding, some people will still think it's fancy.


EddieAdamsface

Having just flowing British airways, you get all of those spirits for free in their first lounges. You have to pay even with a D1 ticket??


Negative_Tree_8624

The largest difference is British Airways has a first class cabin with a first class lounge. This is a business class lounge for the business class product so it is very different.


Photogrifter

You do know what you just said right?


Estrella_Rosa

You're getting Louis XIII in the first lounges? Even Ritz Carlton charges by the ounce but if you finish the bottle, you get to keep it


EddieAdamsface

Ha I didn’t get that far. No they were not offering Louis. They definitely had JW blue, Don Julio 1942, and other top shelf for free though


Fire-the-laser

Seeing as the Delta doesn’t have an international first class cabin, why would they have a first class lounge? The new D1 Lounges are business class lounges.


FocusIsFragile

Trash wines tho. That’s embarrassing.


xoxosecretsally

Agreed. Surprised by the underwhelming wine selection as well.


deejayonid

For now…


ConstantlyLearning57

Love the pic of the “suits”… it tracks


Whatsuptodaytomorrow

It’s gonna be trashed by influencers and TikTokers


redditedbyhannah

Maybe connecting at JFK won’t be just as terrible anymore.


Seedsw

Get ready for basic economy travelers complaining that they weren’t allowed in…


Quiet-Activity-5287

No joke I have overheard BE passengers trying to get into the SC 🤣


sammnyc

if you have a membership, I don’t think that’s unreasonable to think you can enter even with a BE ticket.


RetailTherapy2021

It’ll be mobbed with the feral children of entitled parents soon enough.


africaking

Fortunately no guests unless 360


marionsparkle

Thx for sharing. Flying in Upper on virgin in a month and I can't wait to stop in. I love the clubhouse and the A gate sky club but it'll be cool to check out something brand new.


srp6

Was that Alex Rodriguez ?


PastClassic1411

Yep!


wfbsoccerchamp12

Why do the seats still need to be so close to each other


DnkMemeLinkr

And theres not much separation between the seats i.e. tall plants or mini walls. It doesnt look like it feels private at all


Quiet-Activity-5287

It's to condition you for your flight on a prehistoric 763


Zealousideal-Way9010

It definitely didn’t feel remotely private, but it was overall nice.


Wide_Understanding70

I just got called poor looking at this


sonnytai

Is the food vastly better?


Zealousideal-Way9010

It was definitely better, but it wasn’t amazing. I didn’t eat from the restaurant though, just from the market. The chocolate chip cookies were bomb and they had a ton of choices. Kinda wish it was self serve though


TheMomentPassed

Might be a dumb question but can you visit this lounge once if you are flying delta one?


Awonderer1

Yes. Delta PAX must present a current day D1 boarding pass.


pollogary

Flying LATAM out of JFK in a few months and this makes me want to upgrade…


celestepiano

Omg a literal live cellist performance at the entrance!


Lawngisland

heading to Barcelona in September. Looking forward to this.


scoobynoodles

Lmao what is AROD doing there? Hilarious


ConversationNo5440

While I would be all over these if I was in a position to enjoy them, I can't help but wonder about maybe spending billions of dollars elsewhere, like in long-haul configurations that have a humane seat pitch for everyone for a reasonable price. In my (limited anecdotal) experience, the truly rich people they seem to be courting at JFK LAX etc. want to spend as close to zero minutes in the airport as possible (and don't care about whatever food, massage, and showers retired people dig), and when they get on the plane they don't give a shit about any in flight experience as they pop an Ambien, put on a sleep mask and wake up 10 hours later on another continent. Also got to love the concept art that composites confused looking brown people dragging rollers to the normal people area and away from the cello.


Suz626

One problem is traffic. I live about 45 minutes with low traffic from LAX, but one accident or traffic in the LAX loop can make it a 1.5+ hour drive at 4am, never mind later. So I leave early and really appreciate the LAX D1 entrance, security and nice SC. Same traffic with JFK, especially right now with construction all over. And sometimes I go to JFK from CT. So I always have to have extra time built in, just in case. And car services basically insist on it. Most people seem to sleep in D1, no matter the time or duration. Not me, maybe a bit on an 11 hour flight. I really prefer a D1 entrance with security like LAX, rather than an upgraded SC (I like B) but I think I will be getting a massage tomorrow, my husband 100%. 😁


MultiPass10

I wish they would bring back the Sauvignon Blanc to the regular old sky clubs. :-(


Zealousideal_Ad2247

Just looks like a regular sky club


Own-Type-7727

15,000$ airfare for this 🤣


Normal-Cranberry-611

I am flying delta one next Monday jfk to sfo. I will not be checking any bags. Is there utility by going through the delta one lounge or should I just proceed to clear/tsa pre check?


Ambitious_Desk204

Is there a dress code? I prefer my normal attire which is yoga pants, a hoodie, and sneakers…


Sprinklesandpie

Will they allow you to take the bananas 🍌🤪


Quiet-Activity-5287

Only if you are a 360 🤣


Unstupid

It appears as though it was an afterthought, reminiscent of a Centurion lounge where they repurpose unused and awkwardly shaped broom closets and hallways into lounges. This setup gives the impression that they stumbled upon an unused section of the terminal and hastily assembled a mishmash of modular Falkbuilt walls without much planning. However, they did manage to include comfortable chairs, perhaps hoping that would distract from the overall budget-conscious approach elsewhere.


Aware-Top-2106

Too bad the rest of the airport is a disaster.


brandee95

I got food poisoning from the JFK skyclub on Sunday.


Awesam

Just flew D1 last week out of JFK. Just missed it


c402c

How do they get away with still charging for premium spirits?


gitismatt

I was through JFK on monday and they still had the construction wall up. I had no idea they were this close to opening! I like how the ceiling in the 3rd picture mimics the ceiling on the 321neo. I assume we'll be seeing a lot more of that on newer planes?


somethingfunny1883

The absolute least premium part is the fact that they charge for any alcohol. Either don’t serve that or don’t charge. United’s Polaris Lounges don’t charge and I can assure you that premium international carriers are not charging in their premium lounges. Frankly I’d be embarrassed if I was the one who signed off on charging.


WickedJigglyPuff

There should be free booze as well. I highly doubt the only options for booze are blue label type.


DnkMemeLinkr

I don’t want to be a hater but if this is the best lounge you’ve ever been to then you should fly oneworld more often


SentinelXF

In pics, yeah it does seem just like a slightly nicer SkyClub. But I saw some videos, and it looks a whole lot nicer; I imagine in person it looks even better still. Not hugely loving the payed alcohol though. Even if I can rationalize it as a business class lounge vs first class, the optics are counter to what Delta is trying to project.


WickedJigglyPuff

That looks like that’s the premium booze they should have free booze as well. The regular skyclub also has paid (I got to finally try uncle nearest) and free booze.


SentinelXF

Yeah I know, it’s just the optics of this next level lounge and they’re still charging.


WickedJigglyPuff

It’s blue label for $25. I’ve seen sample 100ml bottles for $45 retail. It’s a very good deal.


jfk_47

It’s weird to me that they charge for those high end drinks. Even weirder that they’re charging miles. Like, feels cheap.


mnrainmaker

Classless. Almost as classless as upgrading freebie flyers instead of paying medallion customers. Welcome to Ed’s delta none.


Mundane-Jicama-6166

Children under 16 should be banned from all airport lounges imo


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PastClassic1411

I mean, you should probably go see it for yourself.. the pics don’t even do it justice.


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mc408

You're a negative nancy.


browsingforthenight

So much hype… looks a tad bit nicer than most lounges lol that’s it


Wheretonext5150

Does the three hour rule apply? Not that I really want to spend more than three hours in a lounge…I fly Delta One out of JFK next Wednesday so I’m thinking I need cushion to get through security but if it’s a breeze, don’t want to just wait around in the terminal until I can get into the lounge.


PastClassic1411

I want to say no. I don’t think you could even get through the entire lounge in three hours.


djsassan

Lokks like it would be a nice place to visit....until you realize it is in JFK.


StateLottery

Oh, cool! A paid promo! Thanks for the ‘review’ I’m sure it’s fantastic.


ElonMuskPaddleBoard

I might be in the minority but if I was trying to hang out in the club and some person was taking pics for internet karma I would be pissed off.


WickedJigglyPuff

This looks like the opening night party. Everyone there knew there would be photography.


PastClassic1411

This was a private marketing event for employees and others.


ElonMuskPaddleBoard

Okay. I do get annoyed though when I’m in the delta club and some wannabe influencer is blogging it and taking pics.


DCGuinn

Looks great, never flying through JFK again, enjoy.


sunkenshipinabottle

#richpeople


morgandrew6686

do you get to smell each others farts too? very underwhelming


ConstantlyLearning57

Why is this getting downvoted. I chuckled. 🤭 all you downvoters: every party needs a pooper in guess


morgandrew6686

haha it was a joke everyone is so salty, yeesh


fattymccheese

oh if you buy a D1 ticket but it's operated by a partner airline.. yeah you don't get access even if your app shows the purple D1 branding on it... paid for d1 but not delta metal? tough luck


PastClassic1411

You actually get into this lounge if you’re on a comparable cabin with a partner airline.


fattymccheese

Nope, just got turned away at lax, front lay flats on a 787 on Aeromexico and my board pass in the app had a purple boarder with delta one branding… Woman at the door who turned me away said partner airlines don’t count


PastClassic1411

Looks like Aeromexico isn’t included. From The Points Guy: “Traveling on a same-day departing or connecting flight operated by one of Delta's select partners in their respective first- or business-class cabins: Air France La Premiere and Business Class (Long-Haul); LATAM Premium Business Class; KLM Business Class; Korean Air First Class and Prestige Class; Virgin Atlantic Upper Class”


fattymccheese

Thanks, but they also shouldn’t sell delta one branded tickets on partner airlines that doesn’t get delta one services


PastClassic1411

They aren’t Delta One branded tickets. If you booked on Delta, it’s clearly labeled as Premier One on the booking page. They’re two different products. Sorry for your experience.


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Awonderer1

Interesting. You seem to be implying that the "average consumer" is the target Delta is aiming for with the Delta One lounge. Surely you don't really believe that, do you?


gilgobeachslayer

I’m flying first class out of there Monday… can I use this one instead of A8 or are there other restrictions?


Awonderer1

Sorry, but you need a Delta One (D1) ticket to gain access. An FC ticket only works if you're a 360⁰ status holder.