Delta Air Lines is preparing to open a second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, expanding its premium ground experience as the carrier builds up LAX ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The new lounge will be located in Terminal 2 and will complement the existing Delta One Lounge in Terminal 3, which opened in 2024.
The airline said the first phase of the Terminal 2 Delta One Lounge will open this summer, though it has not yet shared a full list of amenities. The permanent, fully renovated version is scheduled to open in 2028, positioning the lounge as part of a broader multiyear investment in Los Angeles before the city hosts the Games. Delta will also open a new Terminal 2 Sky Club in 2027.
The expansion makes LAX a particularly important test case for Delta’s premium lounge strategy. The airport will become the only Delta hub so far with two Delta One Lounges, a notable distinction as the airline competes for high-yield travelers on long-haul international routes and key domestic business corridors. Delta operates across both Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX, which are connected airside and function as one larger hub.
Premium Lounges Become Part of Delta’s LAX Strategy
Delta’s new lounge investment comes as the airline is adding routes from Los Angeles, including nonstop service to Hong Kong on June 6 and Chicago O’Hare on June 7. The Hong Kong route strengthens Delta’s transpacific position from the West Coast, while Chicago adds another major domestic market from LAX. Together, the routes point to a broader strategy of pairing network growth with premium airport infrastructure.
Delta One Lounges are the airline’s top-tier lounge product, separate from standard Sky Clubs. Access is limited to passengers traveling on same-day departing or arriving Delta One business class tickets, Delta 360 members traveling in Delta first class on same-day itineraries, and select eligible passengers in premium cabins on partner airlines. Premium credit cards alone do not provide access, which helps Delta position the lounges as a more exclusive experience.
The existing Delta One Lounge at LAX includes a private check-in entrance in Terminal 3, access to an exclusive security checkpoint and an elevator connection directly to the lounge level. Delta has indicated that this will remain the only dedicated Delta One entrance at LAX for now, even after the Terminal 2 lounge opens.
Details about the new Terminal 2 lounge remain limited, but Delta has confirmed that the initial phase will include a premium dining experience. Other Delta One locations have leaned into à la carte dining, elevated bar programs, signature cocktails and wellness-oriented seating areas. The airline’s existing LAX premium spaces also include outdoor decks overlooking the airfield, a feature that has become part of the airport experience for premium passengers and aviation enthusiasts.
The broader context is clear: Delta is preparing LAX for heavier global visibility and higher premium demand. As the official airline of Team USA, the carrier has a direct marketing connection to the 2028 Games, but the infrastructure investment goes beyond the Olympic window. A larger lounge footprint can also help relieve crowding, improve premium customer flow and support long-term growth from one of the most competitive airports in the United States.
For travelers, the second Delta One Lounge should mean more capacity and a more polished preflight experience at LAX. For Delta, it signals confidence that Los Angeles can support a deeper premium operation across international business travel, high-end leisure demand and major-event traffic.
