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This airline’s Boston lounge offers New England flavor

The newest Delta One lounge offers New England flavor

By Mark Reif Dec 11, 2024 7:20 AM

Delta One Lounge Boston — The bar at Delta One Lounge, Boston Delta Air Lines

The latest Delta One lounge opened at Boston Logan International Airport, offering a premium experience with New England flair. It’s the airline’s third Delta One lounge, comprised of 6,700 square feet of upscale surroundings and offering fine seafood and local favorites.

Delta One Lounge Boston: Ocean-inspired luxury

Delta One lounge Boston — Dining area at Delta One Lounge, Boston Delta Air Lines

Passengers can access the new lounge via the Delta Sky Club in Concourse E. The design taps into New England’s maritime history, with a ceiling and bar shape paying homage to the USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Iron Sides,” the world’s oldest commissioned warship still on the water. Today, it’s docked in Boston Harbor.

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Turning to culinary options, noted chef Ed Brown designed a menu with New England flavor. Passengers on the go can enjoy a three-course seafood meal in under an hour, with options like cod Milanese, octopus carpaccio, and a warm Maine lobster roll. Additionally, there will be a chef’s local daily fish selection offered a la plancha.

No Boston meal is complete without a cup of famous New England clam chowder, and the lounge will offer both regular and vegetarian recipes as an appetizer. Boston cream pie is a sweet local way to cap a meal.

Claude Roussel, Vice President – Delta Sky Club and Lounge Experience, said: “No two Delta One Lounges are alike – with each new space, we strive to create something truly special and distinct to the host city, while never compromising on service or quality. We know our guests value the exclusivity and hospitality of dining at a Delta One Lounge. This lounge is designed to deliver the elevated, VIP experience guests want — an experience that draws inspiration from the history and culinary traditions of Boston.”

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A petite rocky paradise which, as an island, is in itself a UNESCO World Heritage site, Malta’s popularity has been steadily growing. And paired with Delta’s first direct flight from JFK, today’s announcement of the Hard Rock Hotel Malta’s opening may be the perfect reason to pack your bags and explore this otherworldly Mediterranean archipelago, just south of Sicily.

As the red-headed stepchild of bigger, more popular destinations like Greece, Croatia, Spain and even Turkey, Malta offers all the perks of a Southern European holiday in a pared-down, more compact setting. Yup, you still get beautiful beaches and clear turquoise water, but you’ll also be able to explore the easy-to-traverse prehistoric temples, Roman-era remains and Neolithic carvings, as well as access thriving local traditions like its Ventian-like dghajsa boats. With its new resort, however, Hard Rock hopes to cement the island country as a more sophisticated hotspot for International travelers, offering the first combination of 5-star luxury, beach club and live entertainment.

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The September 2026 study on the most Instagrammable places for autumn travel was conducted by Duel.com, which looked at how many Instagram hashtags each city has, along with the number of sights and landmarks available to photograph. It also measured average September temperatures and the overall cost of a trip. Each city was scored out of 100, revealing the best cities for travelers looking for the right angle and backdrop.

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