Review: Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL), Concourse B
..big lounge…big crowds
The Delta Sky Club in Concourse B at Atlanta Hartfield Jackson Int’l Airport is the second largest Sky Club in Atlanta (there are 8!). It’s a huge space with tons of seating and a hearty buffet. Serving largely domestic passengers, this lounge is very crowded. It also seems primed for a refresh. Kudos to the “grab and go” section upon entry!
The summary
The lounge is near gate B18. Since my last visit years ago – I only noticed one change, and that is the grab and go counter. This counter is to the immediate right upon entry before you actually ascend to the main part of the lounge (one level up). This is similar but smaller to the Club Fly Lounge concept introduced by United in Denver – without the barista coffee bar. It is perfect for travelers with tight a connection.
The actual lounge is one level up, and travelers can go up using stairs or an elevator. Once upstairs, there is a long hallway with automated machines where you can scan your boarding pass. An agent is on hand for assistance. Once cleared, there is a large customer service desk on the right. Just past the desk is an attractive seating area with a cool light fixture where travelers can relax.
After that, you enter the main part if the lounge, which is really just one very large room. There is a large variety of seating to match: typical wide lounge chairs; hi-top tables; communal tables, partitioned workspaces along the windows and walls, semi-private seats for two and more. Most of the seating (not all) is accompanied by small tables, ideal for eating or working. Interesting artwork is peppered throughout the lounge. I love the Wright Brother paintings especially. The lounge also sports nice views of the tarmac.
As in most Sky Clubs, the food is substantial. The buffet is a focal point, located near the center of the lounge. At dinner time there were salad fixings, turkey and cheese sandwiches, a variety of dips, cous cous pilaf, honey roasted carrots, roasted chicken, pasta, and two kinds of soup.
Also on the right of the lounge is small dessert station, with some very cool Coca-Cola (an Atlanta brand) paintings above that. Also on the right side of the lounge was an ice cream sundae station, with sundaes made by one of the workers in the lounge.
The large and attractive bar is along the back wall. There is a large variety of beer, wine and “classic” cocktails for no charge. There is a charge for more premium offerings and “signature” cocktails. The bar menu is identical to the menu in the small Newark lounge – so I used the pictures taken there. On the right side of the bar is very attractive wine wall. In front of the bar are some curved sofas, which I think is the most stylish seating area in the lounge.
Coffee, espresso and soft drinks are to the left. Another coffee station is to the right.
Internet access is free (you can get the password upon entry) and worked well. Outlets are everywhere – but the one at the table I initially sat at was not working. The outlet seemed worn. This lounge has no showers – those are at the Sky Clubs in the E and F concourses, which serve more international flights. Delta does a good job maintaining this lounge – which is a challenge. This lounge gets very crowded. But design-wise, this lounge is past its prime. Nevertheless, it gets the job done and effectively serves a large number of passengers.
The wrap
…The details. Date – June 4, 2025. Rating: Very fine. Access: American Express Platinum Card, Flying Delta.
…What I like: The buffet and bar, the sundae bar
…What I don’t like: Crowds, design seems dated.
