Delta Sky Club Atlanta Review: Concourse F vs Brand New Concourse D

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson is one of the busiest airports in the world and it has multiple Delta Sky Club lounges spread across the concourses. On this visit we had time to check out two of them: the older international lounge in Concourse F and the newly renovated Concourse D lounge that opened in April 2025. The difference was significant.

Access tip: You no longer need to show your physical Amex card at the door. You can link your card to the Delta app and just show your boarding pass at check-in. Much easier.

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Delta Sky Club, Concourse F (International Terminal)

If you are flying international out of Atlanta, you will likely end up here. This is one of the larger Sky Clubs in the airport.

The lounge is spread across two floors with a second-level area that adds more seating. The outdoor viewing deck is a standout feature that most Delta lounges do not have. If you want fresh air before a long flight, this is a good option.

The food selection is where it falls short. The buffet and kitchen area is noticeably small relative to the size of the lounge. The selection on our visit included:

• Two soups: Sriracha and Thai. The Thai soup was genuinely good and warming. I finished it quickly.
• Rosemary chicken, barbecue pork, rice, zucchini
• Sandwiches
• Brownies and cookies (Delta consistently has good brownies)

It is a decent spread, but limited compared to what a lounge of this size could offer. The lounge was busy during our visit, which may have contributed to slower replenishment.

Note: The Club ATL Priority Pass lounge is also in this area if you have Priority Pass access through a different card, though it had a long line when we visited.

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Delta Sky Club, Concourse D (Opened April 2025)

Take the airport train to Concourse D. The lounge is right off the train when you arrive.

This one is on a completely different level. It opened in April 2025 and it shows. The design is modern and spacious with a large bar, plenty of comfortable seating, and strong air conditioning. The overall feel reminded me of the Atlanta Centurion Lounge in quality and vibe.

The buffet line was the biggest improvement. It stretched much further than what we saw in Concourse F and the food variety was noticeably better:

• Salads with chickpeas, carrots, yukon potato, and more
• Chicken, rice, and vegetable options
• Two soup options including what appeared to be a broccoli cheese cream soup (the label was missing but it was very good)
• Fresher food overall due to higher turnover

Because the lounge was busier and the food was more popular, items were being replenished more regularly. Everything we tried tasted better and looked better than what we had at Concourse F.

Our verdict: This is one of the best Delta Sky Club lounges we have visited. It beats the Seattle Delta Sky Club as well.

We originally planned to also visit the Atlanta Centurion Lounge during the same layover but decided to stay at Concourse D instead. That should tell you something.

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Quick Comparison

Recommendation: If your gate allows it, make the trip to Concourse D. It is worth the train ride.