Delta just opened a second lounge at LAX. Here's the look inside
Delta just opened its second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, giving premium travelers a quieter, cozier alternative to the airline's busier Terminal 3 club. The new 4,000-square-foot space in Terminal 2 seats 75 guests and focuses on California-sourced dining, local art, and curated cocktails while renovations continue through 2028.
Key Takeaways
- Delta partially opened a second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2 on the mezzanine level, seating up to 75 guests.
- The intimate space is positioned as a quieter alternative to the nearly 200-guest Terminal 3 lounge.
- Amenities include local art, three showers, farm-to-table dining, and inventive cocktails like the Island Sapphire.
- By 2028, Delta plans four LAX lounges totaling 60,000 square feet and more than 1,000 seats.
- The airline will operate 60 lounges worldwide—the largest portfolio of any U.S. carrier.
What's Inside the New Terminal 2 Delta One Lounge?
Located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 2, the lounge spans 4,000 square feet with expansive windows overlooking the airfield. The light, airy interior features works by seven Los Angeles-based artists, bringing local culture into the airport environment.
Guests have access to three showers, four cabana-style bathrooms, a premium bar, portable monitors, and wireless chargers. Food is the centerpiece: ingredients are sourced from local California farms, with breakfast options ranging from acai bowls and huevos rancheros to small-batch jams delivered daily from East Hollywood restaurant Sqirl.
The bar serves inventive cocktails, including the blue Island Sapphire inspired by Delta's Los Angeles-to-Honolulu route. Travelers can also enjoy coffee from Santa Cruz roastery Verve, tea, freshly squeezed juices, and smoothies. For the full photo tour, see Robb Report's coverage.
How Does It Compare to Delta's Terminal 3 Lounge?
While doors are open, the entire Terminal 2 space will continue to be renovated, with work expected to wrap in 2028. For now, it is positioned as a quieter, more cozy alternative to the larger Delta One Lounge at Terminal 3, which can accommodate nearly 200 guests.
That size difference shapes the experience. Terminal 2 seats up to 75 guests in a food-focused setting, while Terminal 3 handles nearly three times the capacity. Premium travelers can choose based on mood and departure terminal.
What's Coming Next for Delta at LAX?
Delta is not stopping at this lounge. The airline plans to open a second Delta Sky Club at LAX by 2027 in Terminal 2, spanning 11,000 square feet—smaller and more intimate than the existing Terminal 3 Sky Club.
By 2028, Delta will operate four outposts at LAX totaling 60,000 square feet and more than 1,000 seats. That expansion also means 60 lounges worldwide, the most of any U.S. airline. For more on how airlines are redefining premium spaces, browse our Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes coverage.
"This investment remains congruent to our strategy of elevating the premium experience both at LAX and across our global network," Megan Humphreys, vice president of Delta Sky Club and Lounge Experience, said in a statement. "With demand for premium travel continuing to rise and our global footprint expanding, we're thoughtfully looking at every square foot we have—designing every detail with intention and to align with the Delta One experience our customers deserve."