Lounge Frog guide
Delta Sky Club (A) vs Emirates Lounge
Delta Sky Club (A) (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Delta Sky Club (A) is ahead on drinks & bar, wi-fi and power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on workspace, showers and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 4 at JFK. 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 (A) | Emirates Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 4 | Terminal 4 |
| Nearest gate | A8 | A5 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily | 6:40 AM – 10:40 AM, 6:20 PM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Members and eligible cardholders: up to 2 guests at $50 each, or immediate family. Entry within 3 hours of a same-day Delta or partner departure; Basic fares excluded. U.S. Amex Platinum: 10 visits/yr, Delta Reserve: 15 (unlimited after $75k annual spend). Delta One passengers: no guests. | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Delta Sky Club (A)
- Delta Sky Club, SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Delta Sky Club (A) or Emirates Lounge?
Delta Sky Club (A) (4.6/5) and Emirates Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Delta Sky Club (A) is ahead on drinks & bar, wi-fi and power outlets; Emirates Lounge is ahead on workspace, showers and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Delta Sky Club (A) and Emirates Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Delta Sky Club (A) admits through Delta Sky Club and SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access, and Emirates Lounge through Emirates Lounge.
Are Delta Sky Club (A) and Emirates Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International.
Which has showers, Delta Sky Club (A) or Emirates Lounge?
Delta Sky Club (A) has 2 showers; Emirates Lounge has 2 showers.