I like the Delta Sky Club, but there are times when what was a 2 hour layover quickly becomes a 5 hour layover and the need for an unexpected meal in an airport arises.  This usually means I leave the Sky Club which is often quieter than the airport and I leave my outlet to venture off to get food.  Since outside food is not allowed in the club this means I have to eat it before returning to the club.

Other airlines have been piloting food in their clubs.  US Airways has had salads and sandwiches for a while.  Now it is Delta’s turn.

Announcement

New York City, NY – John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

• We’re adding cafés to all four of JFK’s Delta Sky Club locations where you can purchase made-to-order meals and premium liquors.
• As always, members may continue to enjoy the same array of complimentary snacks and beverages in these Clubs.

They are piloting it in JFK which doesn’t affect me much, but if things go well it should roll out.

Link to WSJ article

I love listening to Channel 9 as much as many travel aficionados, but I’ll admit I’m not the best multitasker and therefore I would not do well as an Air Traffic Controller.  Considering how many flights are in JFK airspace I have to agree that it is reckless to allow a child to assist with ATC no matter how well the child knows chatter.  Even though a lot of ATC instructions, especially on the groud, appear to be repetitive that doesn’t mean take the kid to work and let him do it.