1st look at Delta's new Sky Club in Newark's stunning Terminal A

22.08.2023 - 19:03 / thepointsguy.com / Delta

Delta Air Lines is on a roll.

The carrier has spent the last few years expanding and beautifying its network of Sky Club airport lounges, and there are no signs of this growth spurt ending anytime soon.

On Wednesday, Delta will open a brand-new lounge in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as part of the carrier's move into the airport's stunning Terminal A (where it will use a total of five gates).

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In advance of the grand opening, I had a chance to visit the airline's newest Sky Club outpost. It may not be a show-stopping space like the recently opened clubs in Boston and New York, but it continues to show that Delta is investing in a bigger, better and more luxurious Sky Club network.

Newark is the fifth new Sky Club to open this year, and it joins the soon-to-be expanded spots in Fort Lauderdale and Miami to close out a banner year for Delta.

There's simply no other U.S. airline investing as many resources into the airline lounge network, and it shows — even this midsize Newark Sky Club impresses on many levels.

Here's why.

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It all begins from the moment you step inside the Sky Club, which is located on the mezzanine level just past security in Terminal A. (The new Sky Club will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all days except Saturday, when it closes at 6:30 p.m.)

After either taking the stairs or the elevator to the upper level, you'll quickly find the signature wood-lined entryway to the lounge. (Turning around in the other direction will take you to the soon-to-open American Airlines Admirals Club.)

The reception area, staffed by two agents and two self-serve kiosks, gives way to the main lounge area.

Here, you'll find a plethora of seating options, ranging from couches to individual recliners to bench-style seating around the perimeter of each space.

Of course, Delta tapped its in-house artwork curator to source some locally inspired pieces for this lounge, including my personal favorite, the "Greetings from New Jersey" right by the entrance.

While the lounge is essentially one big room, Delta did a great job of partitioning off individual spaces by using varying colors and different carpeting to make the club feel more welcoming and inviting.

If you continue going straight toward the perimeter of the lounge, you'll find the signature bar, which is decked out with marble countertops and an eye-catching ceiling treatment.

Lining the perimeter of the space are additional seating areas, separated from one another with tall (and beautifully designed) partitions.

Back toward the kitchen and buffet is the dining room, which consists of