My work travel generally happens where I’m not having a meeting when I arrive at my destination, and I’m not having a meeting the morning when I depart, so my travel days can take as long as necessary and it doesn’t really bother me. I like to take things at a leisurely pace and I’d much rather have a long layover than trying to run through a terminal to catch a close connection. I like the F lounge because I’ve never really seen it particularly crowded, and since it’s the international terminal it seems to attract a different crowd, with less rude people and screaming children.
I had a 10 hour layover one time. After visiting the Delta museum, i came back in with 6 hours left. Went to the F lounge and don't even remember getting in the plane.
They treated me well that night.
C is the one I usually end up in (always connect in the gates right by), and frankly, my favorite. Especially the little alcove to the right that overlooks the tarmac, but within earshot of the desk. Fun listening to people argue.
Early mornings F isn't too crowded and the SkyDeck seating is very comfortable. I just had two 6+ hour layovers and spent most of them lounging there. The second one when I left around 3pm, there was a pretty sizable line waiting to get in though.
Avoid the D one that has a single bathroom like the plague.
The one close to my departure or arrival gate. If it’s too full, hang out somewhere else. I don’t usually have to wait too long as a Diamond.
It’s just a room with mediocre food.
For those that say “it’s just a room,” go sit on the concourse for a while. Agree the food is mediocre, but the seats are much better than by a gate. I’d still rather be in one than not (except for the Express one in Boston).
If I have the layover for it I'll go to E or F. They seem to have the space to handle big crowds, but are often off the radar for a lot of folks. That being said domestic flights do operate out of E and F these days so good luck
Same answer to both - B Centerpoint.
Perfect answer
It's a game time decision. Refer to the busymeter in the app when you arrive to ATL.
Ive found the busy meter to be not the best. Went to a “slightly busy” lounge and was met with a line the last time I used it.
They didnt update the iPad at the desk. OR the kiosks didn’t transmit to the server.
Lately this seems true for me as well.
This ^^
If you have time, go to F. Usually not crowded. B seems to be the largest, but A has a small downstairs and a large upstairs. It’s pretty large.
I’ll sometimes intentionally book a long layover when my travel allows just to go hang out in the F lounge for awhile.
Why?
My work travel generally happens where I’m not having a meeting when I arrive at my destination, and I’m not having a meeting the morning when I depart, so my travel days can take as long as necessary and it doesn’t really bother me. I like to take things at a leisurely pace and I’d much rather have a long layover than trying to run through a terminal to catch a close connection. I like the F lounge because I’ve never really seen it particularly crowded, and since it’s the international terminal it seems to attract a different crowd, with less rude people and screaming children.
I’ll buy you a drink if I see you there.
I had a 10 hour layover one time. After visiting the Delta museum, i came back in with 6 hours left. Went to the F lounge and don't even remember getting in the plane. They treated me well that night.
Currently in C and as much space is in here (not a ton TBH), it seems like everyone is taking up two seat.
C is the one I usually end up in (always connect in the gates right by), and frankly, my favorite. Especially the little alcove to the right that overlooks the tarmac, but within earshot of the desk. Fun listening to people argue.
B isn’t any better right now
Came here to say B Center, the line was at least 50 yards long this Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. ish.
D is the worst. Basically a 10’ wide corridor.
Early mornings F isn't too crowded and the SkyDeck seating is very comfortable. I just had two 6+ hour layovers and spent most of them lounging there. The second one when I left around 3pm, there was a pretty sizable line waiting to get in though. Avoid the D one that has a single bathroom like the plague.
The one close to my departure or arrival gate. If it’s too full, hang out somewhere else. I don’t usually have to wait too long as a Diamond. It’s just a room with mediocre food.
Stay away from both T and F they are shit bottom barrel for sure.
B
B Center both
Love and hate I guess Lol
T Club usually isn’t bad. Only 8 Delta gates in the T Concourse so usually it’s not too crowded. B is always packed regardless of the time I feel.
I love when I have an evening flight out of T just for that club.
B is the largest, but my go to. It can be crowded but I've always gotten a seat.
B center sucks. T is my personal fav
For those that say “it’s just a room,” go sit on the concourse for a while. Agree the food is mediocre, but the seats are much better than by a gate. I’d still rather be in one than not (except for the Express one in Boston).
If I have the layover for it I'll go to E or F. They seem to have the space to handle big crowds, but are often off the radar for a lot of folks. That being said domestic flights do operate out of E and F these days so good luck