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Delta Air Lines will open a second Delta One Lounge at 
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this summer, marking the first time the carrier will operate two of its premium business class lounges at the same hub. The new facility, located in Terminal 2, is part of a broader investment program aimed at expanding Delta’s premium offerings in Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The airline said the lounge will initially open in a temporary form before a larger, permanent Delta One Lounge debuts in Terminal 2 in 2028. Once operational, LAX will become Delta’s only hub with two Delta One Lounges, reflecting the carrier’s growing focus on Southern California as a key international gateway and premium travel market. The region will need to support a surge in travel during the weeks-long sporting event.
Delta Expands Premium Presence At LAX
The new lounge will complement Delta’s existing Delta One Lounge in Terminal 3, which opened in 2024 as part of the airline’s multi-billion-dollar modernization of its LAX operation. Delta currently operates from both Terminals 2 and 3, which are connected airside and function as a single operational complex. According to Delta, the Terminal 2 facility will feature a dedicated Delta One check-in area, private security screening, and direct transportation to the lounge. While the carrier has not yet released renderings or final design details, it has indicated the space will offer the same elevated experience that defines the Delta One brand.
The move comes as airlines increasingly compete for high-yield premium travelers through exclusive airport experiences. Over the past decade, premium lounges have evolved from simple waiting areas into destinations offering restaurant-quality dining, wellness amenities, and personalized service designed to differentiate airline products on the ground as much as in the air. Travelers now expect the premium experience to begin well before boarding the plane.
Olympic Preparations Drive Infrastructure Investment
Delta’s latest expansion is closely tied to preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where the airline will serve as the official airline partner of Team USA. Delta has already been flying its special Airbus A350 with the LA 2028 livery since 2024 in anticipation of the games. More substantially, the carrier has been steadily investing in airport infrastructure and passenger facilities to accommodate expected growth in traffic leading up to the event.
In addition to the second Delta One Lounge, the airline plans to open a new Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 in 2027 while continuing renovations across its LAX footprint. The projects are intended to strengthen Delta’s position in one of the most competitive aviation markets in the United States as Los Angeles prepares to welcome millions of visitors during the Olympic Games. The investment also reflects the strategic importance of LAX within Delta’s network. The carrier recently announced additional domestic and international services from the airport, further reinforcing its ambitions to expand long-haul connectivity from Southern California.
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Lounge Access Will Remain Highly Exclusive
Like Delta’s existing Delta One Lounges, access to the new facility will be limited to a relatively small group of travelers. Eligible passengers include customers flying on same-day Delta One services, select Delta 360 members traveling in qualifying premium cabins, and passengers flying in certain premium cabins on partner airlines including Air France, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM, and Virgin Atlantic. Notably, Delta Sky Club memberships and premium credit cards do not provide entry to Delta One Lounges. The airline has positioned the facilities as an exclusive extension of its long-haul premium product rather than a traditional airport lounge.
Existing Delta One Lounges feature full-service dining, premium bars, wellness areas, shower suites, and dedicated customer service teams. The current LAX location also offers outdoor terrace seating, massage chairs, and nap pods overlooking the airfield. While Delta has not confirmed the final amenities for the Terminal 2 lounge, industry observers expect a similarly upscale offering when the facility opens later this summer.
For Delta, the second Delta One Lounge is more than an airport upgrade. It is a signal of the airline’s long-term commitment to Los Angeles and its strategy of competing for premium travelers through both onboard service and ground experience. With the 2028 Olympics approaching, that investment is only expected to accelerate.
