Thread by @_ZachGriff

It’s finally here. The first-ever @Delta One Lounge opens tomorrow in New York, and it’s a stunning masterpiece.

In fact, it’s probably the nicest lounge in the country, and likely one of the best in the entire world.

Want to see why? Read on 🧵

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From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel like you’re no longer in an airport.

For one, the space is massive—at nearly 40,000 square feet with 515 seats, it is Delta’s largest lounge ever.

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And the design looks much more like a 5-star hotel than an airport lounge.

When you enter, you’ll face the signature fireplace lounge, designed in partnership with Missoni(!).

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The other side of this area is the lounge’s Icon Bar, which pours top-shelf sips and is a great place to relax.

The fresh flowers add the perfect pop of color to contrast the more neutral woods here.

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Where this lounge really shines is the amenities.

No matter what you’re looking to do, you’ll probably find it in this lounge.

There’s a spacious year-round outdoor terrace with seating for 40. Delta plans to even update the flowers seasonally.

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The dining experience is extraordinary.

There’s a stunning 140-seat brasserie with an open-action kitchen. Just look at these pictures — this is a destination in itself.

Plus, Delta’s teaming up with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events, and the food is delicious.

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There’s also a more casual market and bakery area.

But this isn’t your typical lounge buffet.

Dishes are plated by waiters and then brought directly to your table.

I was an especially big fan of the create-your-own salad bowls and freshly made flatbreads.

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As you go towards the back of the lounge, you’ll find the main relaxation areas.

Chief among them is the spa, which features nine relaxation pods and one treatment room.

Enjoy free 15-minute treatments at your leisure!

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These relaxation spaces are designed beautifully with special lighting and seating designed to boost relaxation and help with jet lag.

All the artwork on the walls was specially curated for this lounge.

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The 8 marble-clad shower suites are quite luxurious.

Enjoy plush robes and Grown Alchemist amenities, and even take advantage of valet steaming and shoe-shining services while you shower.

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With so much to do, you might forget about catching up on work.

Fear not, there are 8 Framery phone booths, along with plenty of dedicated workstations.

Every single seat in this lounge is within arm’s reach of power + USB outlets.

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Plus, to boost productivity, Delta debuting a very unique amenity.

You can borrow a second monitor while you’re in the lounge.

The airline bought a bunch of @espressodisplay, and I love this tech!

Wish more lounges did this.

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This lounge even features elevators that go directly to the tarmac for Porsche transfers to the gate.

If you’re not lucky enough to snag a car ride, a golf cart will be waiting to shuttle you through the terminal to the gate.

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This lounge is getting even better later this year.

Delta is opening a private security checkpoint for Delta One passengers.

So after you get dropped off at the airport, you head straight from security to the lounge without interacting with the general public.

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So, how do you get inside?

Well, it’s only open to those in Delta One or select partner business- or first-class cabins. This includes premium transcon routes!

Delta 360 members can use the lounge anytime as long as they’re in biz or first class, even domestically.

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The first Delta One Lounge is hands down the nicest business-class-only lounge in the country — and also one of the very best in the entire world.

With a luxe design, endless amenities, restaurant dining and plenty of space, this lounge is worth arriving early for.

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