Delta Air Lines opened its first Delta One lounge one year ago at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and has rapidly expanded with new lounges in Boston (BOS) and Los Angeles (LAX) over the past year. Now, one year to the day from the opening of its first Delta One Lounge, the carrier’s new Seattle (SEA) outpost will open.
Delta One Lounge Seattle Layout and Amenities
Delta will officially open its newest Delta One Lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Thursday June 26, 2025. This is one year to the day after the Atlanta based carrier opened its first Delta One Lounge in New York. While the lounge won’t open for another day, here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside.
The new Delta One Lounge will be located in Concourse A, adjacent to Gate A11. Delta has secured priority access to 18 gates in Concourses A and B, which should provide a more seamless experience for travelers.
The Delta One Lounge is co-located with a new Delta Sky Club in what Delta calls “one separate-but-connected space”. The combined space will span roughly 24,000 square feet and the Delta One Lounge occupies roughly 10,000 square feet.
Based on the size, the lounge will cover roughly the same square footage as the Delta One Lounge in Los Angeles. The new Seattle lounge will have seating for 221 guests with 149 indoor and an additional 72 on a wrap around outdoor terrace with views of Mount Rainier.
According to Delta, the new lounge pays homage to Seattle’s natural beauty with stone accents, rich wood paneling and a palette of emerald, navy, rust, and warm wood tones. Metallic finishes and reflective glass mimic misty mountain peaks, while curated lighting enhances the inviting atmosphere.
Claude Roussel, Delta’s Vice President of Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience, said this about the new lounge:
“These sophisticated-yet-comfortable spaces reflect Delta’s commitment to delivering experiences customers can look forward to through every step of their journey. By continuing to invest in key markets and creating bespoke Lounges and Sky Clubs, we are responding to customer demand for the elevated experiences they have come to know, love and expect from Delta at our hubs and beyond.”
While this appears to be a very nice lounge, there are a few amenities that appear to be missing from the lounge. Unlike the flagship Delta One Lounge in New York, this lounge doesn’t offer a spa or wellness area. Also, surprisingly, no shower rooms are offered in the lounge. It’s worth noting that the new Sky Club located one level below is outfitted with two shower rooms.
Delta One Lounge Seattle Food and Beverage
The primary focus of the Delta One Lounge is food and beverage. The new Seattle lounge has an open kitchen that will allow guests to engage with chefs as food is prepared. The three course menu will highlight locally sourced seafood like Dungeness crab cannelloni and wood-fired teriyaki steelhead, alongside dumplings, ramen and yellowtail crudo.
Desserts will include a Rainier cherry sundae, chocolate mousse and an artisanal cheese plate featuring Beecher’s flagship cheese. Breakfast also has a local flair with fresh pastries, Dungeness crab benedict and Dutch baby pancakes topped with Rainier cherry compote on offer.
On the beverage front, coffee is sourced from Caffe Umbria in Seattle and the bar features a selection of cocktails inspired by Seattle destinations, premium sake and a West Coast–focused wine portfolio.
Delta One Lounge Seattle Access Requirements
Delta One lounges have very strict access requirements. The primary way to gain access is by having a same-day departing or arriving flight in Delta One. Delta 360 members can also access the lounge if they are flying on a same-day First Class ticket.
Passengers traveling on Delta partners in their respective first and business class cabins including Air France La Premiere, Air France Business Class, LATAM Premium Business Class, KLM Business Class, Korean Air First Class and Prestige Class, and Virgin Atlantic Upper Class can access the Delta One Lounge.
My Thoughts on the New Delta One Lounge in Seattle
While Delta was the last of the big three U.S. carriers to introduce standalone, premium lounges (after American’s Flagship Lounges and United’s Polaris Lounges) I believe they have executed it the best. The Delta One Lounge in New York is currently my favorite airline lounge in the country and it isn’t even close.
While I haven’t visited the other three, the Seattle lounge seems a bit odd with the large, open air, space above the Sky Club. Sky Clubs can get notoriously busy and I’m interested to see what effect, if any, that has on the atmosphere inside the Delta One Lounge.
The lack of showers is also a bit strange given the number of long haul flights the carrier is planning to operate from Seattle but, at least the Sky Club will have shower facilities available. There’s no word on whether Delta One Passengers will have priority for them.
Overall, the lounge looks great and I can’t wait for the opportunity to visit more Delta One Lounges as the airline continues to expand the concept.
Summary
Delta is opening its fourth Delta One Lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The lounge will span roughly 10,000 square feet and feature seating for 221 guests. While the fit and finish of the lounge looks great, the lack of shower facilities and the open air Sky Club below may have an impact on the experience.
(Images courtesy Delta Air Lines)