Delta Sky Club
- Complimentary snacks
- Complimentary cold buffet
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Complimentary house wine and beer
- Complimentary liquor
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- Flight information monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- TV
The Delta Sky Club at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is an older style club, which reflects Delta’s relatively minor position compared to competitors American and United, which both operate a major hub at ORD.
Delta Sky Club ORD design
The reception desk leads to a hallway in which patrons will find a bag storage facility complete with secure lockers (albeit of the non-electronic kind), as well as a very odd, tiny quiet seating area — really, just a few chairs in a nook, in what is possibly the highest traffic area of the lounge. The hallway then opens onto a series of three rooms in a row: first, a seating area with a customer service desk, then a larger seating area with a central buffet, and then finally a dining area with a self-service bar.
The design, straight from the Northwest Airlines days, is rather unremarkable, with an emphasis on dark tones: dark blue chairs, black and dark tile, black countertops, dark grey carpets, with white marble and indoor plans as accents. Overall, the space feels tired yet well up kept. An electric fireplace in the first room, should it ever work, would provide a cozy touch. Large windows let ample natural light in and offer views on the tarmac.
Seating options include open seating in the first two rooms, counter-style tables with privacy dividers by the windows in the back room, as well as four small cube chairs in the very back — by far the most private and coveted spots. While power outlets dot the lounge, they may or may not work.
Delta Sky Club ORD amenities
The food selection is in line with what Delta typically offers in domestic lounges and includes snacks, soups, salads, and cookies. The beverage offer is a highlight, though: on the buffet island is an ultra-modern, touch screen Starbucks machine, along with a selection of syrups. (There is also drip coffee for the less tech-inclined.) But for many, the crown jewel of the lounge will be the self-serve bar in the back room: you may poor your own wine and craft your own cocktails. Miller Lite and Goose Island beer are also available on tap. Enjoy while it lasts — while newer lounges typically feature a broader beverage selection, premium options come at a cost, and even the basic ones are only available from the bar tender, which means that a tip is de rigueur.
In lieu of a full size business center, a small, overheated room to the side offers a printer and fax machine. There, patrons will also find a self-service kiosk there to print boarding passes or make other changes to their itineraries.
Delta Sky Club ORD bottom line
Overall, the Delta Sky Club at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is overdue for a renovation, and the old-fashioned dark design contrasts with Delta’s new modern design dominated by white shapes. The lounge has its idiosyncrasies — from the awkward quiet area to the tiny substitute for a business center, but it does provide ample seating, a decent snack selection, and an enjoyable self-serve bar.
- The self-service bar.
- The large windows.
- The old fashioned design and worn furniture.
- The limited number of power outlets.
- The unusable quiet area.
The Sky Club offers a complimentary selection of breakfast options, snacks, soups and salads, and basic alcoholic drinks. See the full menu at delta.com.
Food
Breakfast
- Locally sourced bagels.
- Honey wheat English muffin, English muffin.
- Mini muffins: banana, blueberry, chocolate chip.
- Spreads: Orange marmalade, grape jam, strawberry preserves, cream cheese, margarine spread, butter, honey, peanut butter.
- Cereals: Raisin Bran®, Cheerios®, Corn Flakes®, granola; skim and 2% milk; oatmeal.
- Fruit: Apples, oranges, bananas, fruit salad.
- Strawberry and honey vanilla yogurt.
- Hard boiled eggs.
Lunch and dinner
- Bar snacks: pretzel mix, nut mix, mixed raisins, popcorn, olives (country olive mix, Mediterranean meze & Nicoise.)
- Marinated mushrooms.
- Crackers and dips: Tomato basil flatbread crackers, classic hummus, olive tapenade, garlic & herb spread, peppercorn parmesan spread.
- Veggies and dips: carrots, celery, broccoli, pepper strips, ranch vegetable dip.
- Fruit: Apples, oranges, bananas.
- Soups: tomato and garden vegetable, Italian wedding.
- Salads: lettuce spring mix, chicken with cranberry & pecan, balsamic dressing, ranch dressing.
- Desserts: assorted cheesecakes, dark chocolate chunk and raisin oatmeal cookies.
Complimentary drinks
- House beer, wine and spirits.
- Baileys Irish cream.
- Coffee, espresso, tea.
You may have access to Delta Sky Club as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details.
SkyTeam
Access for eligible customers traveling on any SkyTeam member airline.
Aeroflot (SU) | Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) | Aeromexico (AM) | |||
Air Europa (UX) | Air France (AF) | Alitalia (AZ) | |||
China Airlines (CI) | China Eastern (MU) | Czech Airlines (OK) | |||
Delta (DL) | Garuda Indonesia (GA) | KLM (KL) | |||
Kenya Airways (KQ) | Korean Air (KE) | MEA Middle East Airlines (ME) | |||
Saudia (SV) | TAROM (RO) | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | |||
Xiamen Airlines (MF) |
Other airlines
Virgin Atlantic (VS) | Virgin Australia (VA) |
Delta Sky Club at Chicago, IL - O'Hare (ORD) welcomes:
- Delta Sky Club members departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta or SkyTeam partners, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian, or WestJet (no guests)
- Delta Sky Club one-day pass holders departing on a same-day Delta flight (no guests)
- Delta One passengers departing on a same-day international flight or connecting to/from an international flight ticketed in Delta One (excluding travel to/from the Caribbean, Guam, Palau and Saipan) (no guests)
- Delta One passengers departing on a same-day domestic flight (no guests)
- International First and Business Class passengers departing on or connecting to/from a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member (no guests)
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members departing on or connecting to/from a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member, in any class of service (+1 guest)
- Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum and Gold members departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta or Virgin Australia (+1 guest)
- Virgin Australia Business Class passengers departing on a same-day flight (no guests)
- American Express Platinum and Centurion Card® members departing or arriving on a same-day Delta flight (+2 guests at an additional fee)
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Credit Card holders departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta (+2 guests at $39/person)
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Credit Card holders departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta, for $39 per person (+2 guests at $39/person)
- Delta SkyMiles Diners Club Card holders departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta (+2 guests, maximum 3 visits/year)
- Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Platinum Visa Card holders departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta or SkyTeam partners, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian, or WestJet (+2 guests, maximum 6 visits/year)
- Delta SkyMiles TRUST CLUB Gold Visa Card holders departing on a same-day flight operated by Delta or SkyTeam partners, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian, or WestJet (+2 guests, maximum 3 visits/year)
Notes:
- Members with an Executive membership may access Delta Sky Club with up to 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) at no cost, and bring up to two additional guests for $39 per guest per Club visit.
- Members with an Individual Membership may access Delta Sky Club with up to 2 guests or immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21 years of age) for $39 per guest per club visit.
- Guests must be traveling on any flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline. Member must remain with the guests at all times during the visit.
- Lounge access will be provided only at your departure airport and not on arrival, unless you are connecting to a domestic flight or other qualifying international flight.
View detailed access rules at skyteam.com and delta.com (house rules, access and policies)
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Overall ratings
A pretty average and unremarkable lounge. Two stars for the old furniture and design, but the open bar is a nice touch.