Thursday, July 11, 2024

Irony

Delta Air Lines has created a new destination that may make time fly for some travelers: a 39,000-square-foot* lounge offering complimentary spa treatments, a gourmet restaurant, and soundproof booths. The upgrade is part of the airline’s $1.5 billion investment into expanding in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Access to the lounge is limited to members of the invite-only “360” club, or travelers who purchase premium Delta One service tickets, which can reach as high as $10,000. Seeking exclusive experiences, more than half of frequent flyers have been visiting airport lounges lately, with family needs and business facilities among the top reasons to pay for access.

Give the rich and privileged more luxury. Meanwhile the rest of us have to suffer smaller seats and less leg room.