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Delta aims to solve Sky Club overcrowding issues within two years
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Zach Griff Senior reporter | The Points Guy

Delta Air Lines is aiming to resolve its long-standing issue of overcrowded Sky Clubs within the next two years, according to company executives. "We're continually working to eradicate the lines and crowding at Sky Clubs," said Delta president Glen Hauenstein during a recent earnings call.

The airline has been grappling with this problem due to an increase in SkyMiles loyalists, Medallion elites, and holders of Delta and American Express credit cards. In 2023, Delta introduced changes to its loyalty program, limiting lounge access for basic economy passengers and capping annual visits for certain credit cardholders.

Delta is also directing high-paying business-class passengers to its more upscale Delta One Lounge facilities, now available in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Despite these efforts, some lounge members still face crowded conditions during disruptions like summer thunderstorms that delay flights.

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"You can't build a club big enough for lengthy delays," Hauenstein noted. However, he expressed optimism about resolving the issue under normal operations within 18 to 24 months.

The airline is considering additional solutions such as grab-and-go lounge locations. "We don't want people in line. There's nothing exclusive about that," said chief communications officer Tim Mapes earlier this year.

Delta continues to expand its capacity with new clubs opening across its network. A significant addition is the 26,000 square foot D-concourse outpost at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Another 34,000 square foot facility is planned for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) by year's end.

"We have a lot of plans," Hauenstein stated on Thursday, "to continue to address the places where we are constrained."

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