Lounge Frog guide
Delta Sky Club vs United Club (A)
United Club (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.8/5 for Delta Sky Club. Delta Sky Club is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and wi-fi; United Club (A) is ahead on quiet, space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness and views & light. Both are in Terminal A at EWR. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Delta Sky Club | United Club (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | A8 | A27 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 5 AM – 8:15 PM; Sat 5 AM – 6:30 PM; Sun 5 AM – 8:15 PM | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Members and eligible cardholders: up to 2 guests at $50 each, or immediate family. Same-day Delta ticket required. U.S. Amex Platinum: 10 visits/yr, Delta Reserve: 15 (unlimited after $75k annual spend). Delta One passengers: no guests. | Individual members: no guests. All Access members: up to 2 adult guests, or 1 adult plus dependents under 18. United Club cardmembers: 1 adult guest plus dependents under 18. One-time passes $59. Same-day United or Star Alliance ticket required. Air Canada/Aeroplan-eligible customers use this club as their Maple Leaf Lounge (Air Canada desk inside; AC access 05:00-21:15). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Delta Sky Club
- Delta Sky Club, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
- Only United Club (A)
- Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club
Quick answers
Which is better, Delta Sky Club or United Club (A)?
United Club (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.8/5 for Delta Sky Club. Delta Sky Club is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee and wi-fi; United Club (A) is ahead on quiet, space, power outlets, workspace, cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Delta Sky Club and United Club (A)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Delta Sky Club admits through Delta Sky Club and SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access, and United Club (A) through Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and United Club.
Are Delta Sky Club and United Club (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Newark Liberty International.