Scalp Massages at JFK? Inside Delta’s Premium Lounge Debut

First-class Delta flyers out of New York’s JFK now have a new premium perk: A lounge that’s just for them. 

Delta debuted its Delta One Lounge at JFK on Tuesday as part of its bid to cater to premium travelers. And this nearly 40,000 square feet premium lounge is not a typical one. Located at JFK’s terminal 4, the Delta One lounge boasts an array of luxury services, ranging from shoe shining to scalp massages. The lounge also includes a full service restaurant, massage chairs and nap pods. 

The carrier plans to open similar, but much smaller, versions of the lounge at airports in Boston and Los Angeles. 

Delta’s newest lounge also has stricter entry requirements. Only those with a Delta One ticket, or a similar ticket on a partner airline, can