Salt Lake City just became one of the most comfortable airport layovers in America. With both Delta Air Lines and American Express opening new premium lounges, the travel experience at SLC has taken a dramatic step forward.
Two New Lounges Open At Salt Lake City International Airport
Let’s first look at the Delta Sky Club, then the American Express Centurion Lounge, both of which opened this week in Salt Lake City.
Delta Sky Club SLC
Delta has unveiled a brand-new Sky Club in Concourse B, a massive 34,000-square-foot space that is now the second-largest Sky Club in the entire network (the biggest one is in Atlanta). The lounge seats up to 600 guests and features floor-to-ceiling views of the Wasatch Mountains. It was designed to reflect the landscape of Utah, with natural wood finishes, geometric ceiling patterns, and terrazzo flooring that mirrors local stone.
Inside, guests will find a full-service premium bar, fresh food stations, and a “Digital Immersion Room” that plays panoramic video scenes of Utah’s canyons, deserts, and forests. There are quiet work booths, multiple hydration stations, and even a “Dirty Soda” bar that nods to a uniquely Utah beverage tradition. This is Delta’s flagship in the Mountain West, and the attention to detail shows.
American Express Centurion Lounge SLC
American Express, meanwhile, opened its 31st Centurion Lounge, also in Concourse B near Gate B31. The new space covers roughly 18,000 square feet and continues Amex’s design trend of reflecting local culture. Here, that means ski-lodge inspiration with warm wood tones, textured stone, and views of the mountains through wide glass panels. The lounge includes a barista-made coffee bar called Blue Roast, a wellness room equipped with recovery chairs, and a year-round outdoor terrace with a fireplace and heating elements for winter travelers.
The menu has been updated to focus on fresh and healthy fare, including smoothies, overnight oats, and lighter entrées that complement the active, outdoorsy character of Utah.
Salt Lake City’s Growing Lounge Network
Together, the two openings mark a transformation for Salt Lake City International Airport. For years, the airport’s single Sky Club was one of the most consistently overcrowded in Delta’s system. Frequent flyers often found themselves waiting in long lines or leaving to find food in the terminal instead. Those days are now over.
SLC’s new Sky Club and Centurion Lounge give travelers two distinct options for comfort and productivity, both within walking distance of most Delta gates. And Delta is not done yet. A dedicated Delta One Lounge, aimed at premium cabin and top-tier SkyMiles passengers, is still under development and expected to open at a future point.
CONCLUSION
For an airport that once offered little beyond a crowded club and limited dining, Salt Lake City has undergone a remarkable transformation. Delta’s newest Sky Club and the Amex Centurion Lounge together redefine the ground experience in one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs. The addition of a Delta One Lounge will complete the picture, turning SLC into a model of how a mid-size hub can deliver a world-class premium experience.
Agreed. I much prefer SLC to DEN. I also prefer Delta over United. However, if one is flying United from SLC, at least those passenger can now access a lounge at this airport via Amex Centurion. I’m excited to return to try both this new Amex lounge and the second SkyClub in concourse B.
It is worth noting that Delta’s average local fare from SLC is the highest among all US carrier hubs. The Delta -Western merger was almost 40 years ago. With Delta’s resurgence at LAX and the success of SLC, Delta has carried the Western banner well
Great for delta. Bad for customers
I dont think you can call SLC one of the best layover spots until it has a Priority Pass lounge. Seriously, it doesn’t have one.
I refuse to fly Delta and I don’t want to pay for an Amex, plus after the tunnel trips, I refuse to fly into SLC unless I can’t avoid it. So this is totally irrelevant to me.
Excellent news for the exemplary SLC! Bravo DL, bravo Amex!
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Small correction: the largest SkyClub in the system currently is the LGA SkyClub (35,000 sq ft), not ATL.
Thanks!
And yet Atlanta, Delta’s home anirport and the largest connecting hub in the US, still does not have a DeltaOne lounge. And while one is supposedly coming, it is many years in the future.
I CONSIDER GOOD LAYOVER AIRPORTS BEING WHERE I CAN CATCH ANI=OTHER FLIGHT IF MINE IS DELAYED
WHEREAS SLC IS POOR