First Look: Delta Air Lines’ Stunning New Sky Club at Salt Lake City Hub

If there’s one thing that sets Delta apart, it’s undoubtedly its network of airport lounges.

Whether it’s the Sky Club or the Delta Air Lines lounge, the Atlanta-based airline’s outpost is by far the best lounge on American Airlines.

The latest example is the second Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The lounge is nearly 34,000 square feet and can accommodate 600 passengers, which is more than a godsend for travelers accustomed to the overcrowding at Delta’s other lounge at SLC.

The new Sky Club is a beautiful place in itself. From the gorgeous design to the floor-to-ceiling windows, this space is one of Delta’s best yet.

Step inside for a sneak peek.

Delta Sky Club SLC Location

You will find the new Sky Club in SLC’s B Concourse as you exit the central tunnel connecting Concourses A and B.

Once you reach the starting level, turn around and look for the dinosaur skeleton. There you will find the entrance to Sky Club.

The wooden entryway is designed to resemble the Wasatch Mountains surrounding Salt Lake City, and is just the first of many beautiful design patterns you’ll find throughout the space.

The reception area has self-service kiosks and a staffed desk, and once you enter, you will go upstairs to the main attractions.

Delta Sky Club is open daily from 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Use Delta Sky Club SLC

This new outpost inherits the same admissions policy as any other Sky Club, including other locations in SLC Concourse A.

This means long-haul premium cabin passengers, Sky Club members and select credit card holders will have access to the lounge. TPG has a complete guide to Sky Club network access, but having the right credit card is undoubtedly the best way to gain access to the lounge.

Some of the top cards that include Sky Club entry include:

Note that Delta has placed some restrictions on credit card entry to help curb lounge overcrowding. This includes limiting the number of times card members can use Sky Club per year, and only allowing entry within three hours of flight departure (not applicable for transfers).

Before heading to Delta’s new Salt Lake City Sky Club, you’ll want to remind yourself of all the access policies.

Delta Sky Club SLC layout

Once you enter the space, you need to take the escalator or elevator to the main lounge area.

That said, if you’re looking for the quietest place to get work done (perhaps in the entire airport), head directly to the back of the entrance area near the lettering-inspired artwork.

You’ll find six Framery phone booths behind that wall, which hopefully won’t be too busy since they’re somewhat secluded (and away from the rest of the lounge’s facilities).

I’ve been to more Sky Clubs than I can count, but when I took the escalator to the main lounge area, I could hardly believe my eyes.

Apparently the lounge looked (and felt) better without travelers in it during the media preview, but I was immediately impressed with what I saw.

Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, numerous seating options and eye-catching colors – everything makes the new Sky Club the best offering on a U.S. airline.

Please note that this is Delta’s second Sky Club in SLC. The first one opened in September 2020 and is located in Concourse A. It also has a new design, but this one definitely feels more luxurious.

Additionally, with an additional 34,000 square feet of lounge capacity, overcrowding is sure to be far less likely.

At the top of the escalator you’ll find the lounge’s fireplace, which essentially splits the space in half.

To the left is the main lounge area, complete with comfortable sofas, lounge chairs, tables, and more.

To the right you’ll find more seats, especially window seats, where you might find me during my SLC stopover. After all, this lounge probably has the best view of any window in SLC—you can take in endless views of the planes and the Wasatch Mountains in the background.

In addition to the main seating area, you’ll also find some corners with more seating around the lounge.

The space has a total of 600 seats, but because of all the partitions and the way Delta has divided the room, it doesn’t feel like one big room.

One of the innovations Delta Air Lines is debuting here is called an immersion room.

Delta Air Lines’ design team needed to answer the question: “What do you do with an interior-facing seating area?” Their solution was an immersion room.

Rather than simply installing a video wall showing news or sports, the airline installed seven screens that rotated to display a digital landscape of Utah’s most famous attractions, such as Monument Valley and Red Pine Lake. I like this emphasis on relaxation areas and hope to see more immersive rooms in other new Sky Clubs.

As always, Delta’s art curation projects are fully displayed in this space. I love the piece near the buffet, which shows four figures made from colorful computer keyboard keys.

Another eye-catching design element that really helps elevate the space is the lighting—from sconces to chandeliers to light fixtures, this feels more like a Four Seasons lobby than an airport.

Delta Sky Club SLC Dining

Another highlight of Sky Club (and this even applies to older establishments) is the dining experience.

This outpost is no exception, but unfortunately, there is only one buffet. The good news is that it has two identical sides, but I imagine it would still be busy during peak bank departures.

Local and international cuisine are served on a rotating basis. The full selection wasn’t on display during my visit, but even the charcuterie board, hummus station and fruit plate looked far more appetizing than what I’ve seen in American or United lounges in recent months.

The lounge’s signature bar is beautiful and bartenders are ready to mix your favorite drink. (The signature espresso martini is popular.)

Given the luxurious feel, I would even consider sitting in the bar area to continue working or socializing.

For those looking to quench their thirst, the lounge is flanked by two drink walls. Here you’ll find fountain soda, Eversys coffee makers, Starbucks drip coffee, and more.

Delta Sky Club SLC Facilities

While the lounge may look like one of the best in the network, it lacks some of the signature Sky Club style you’ll find elsewhere, such as New York or Seattle.

For one, there are no showers here (although there are in Hall A). Secondly, you won’t find a sky deck here, which is a real shame considering the lounge’s prime location and vantage point to get some fresh air.

The lounge features up to nine Framery phone booths – six on the entrance level and three on the main level.

There are also two wireless HP printers at each seat, as well as power outlets, USB-A and USB-C ports.

The lounge has a suite of restrooms, hands down the best in the entire airport. Not surprisingly, Sky Club executives often see travelers using the lounge in tight traffic just to use the bathroom.

There are also two gender-neutral family bathrooms.

bottom line

Delta’s newest Sky Club is arguably its best one yet. The airline’s design and construction teams continue to go above and beyond and I’m confident this space will be a hit with travelers.

Hopefully it will be big enough to accommodate the crowds of people passing through SLC, especially during rush hours. But assuming that’s the case, if you’re flying out of an airport, I highly recommend visiting it, even if it means walking a few minutes during your transfer.

It’s definitely a better space than the existing Sky Club in Concourse A, but if you’re looking for showers or an outdoor patio, you’ll need to use the five-year-old facility.

Of course, getting inside means paying Delta’s (usually) sky-high rewards or cash prices, but if you’re already on the Delta hamster wheel, you don’t need to worry.

If you’re not already a Delta fan, one visit to this space might make you want to switch.

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