Southern charm meets city flair: Delta unveils new Sky Club at Hartsfield-Jackson
April 7, 2025
The 24,000-square-foot Concourse D Club seats over 500 guests, more than any other Delta Sky Club in Atlanta.
The Delta Sky Club network proudly welcomes its long-awaited eighth location at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Concourse D-Center Point. As the world’s busiest airport, ATL serves over 100 million customers a year, most of which are flying Delta. The newest Delta Sky Club, inspired by the city’s Southern hospitality and urban elegance, is the second largest in ATL and seats the most guests—506 to be exact. The addition of this Club further elevates Delta’s ability to serve the Atlanta market, enhancing the customer experience with unmatched comfort and convenience.
The 24,000-plus-square-foot Club boasts panoramic airfield views and amenities for every type of traveler and includes a theater-style media wall, 16-seat bar and sound-proof telephone booths for focused work. The space is also equipped with a large food buffet and two beverage stations.
“As the heart of our operation, Atlanta is more than just a hub—it’s our home. This new space is thoughtfully designed to ensure that guests traveling through Atlanta feel the Southern hospitality of the city we know and love,” said Claude Roussel, V.P. of Delta Sky Club and Lounge Experience. “The opening of our newest Delta Sky Club in Atlanta – during what happens to be both Delta and ATL’s Centennial year – is a testament to our unwavering commitment to this city and the customers we serve here.”
Design elements in the Club reflect Atlanta’s southern charm and city flair, keeping Georgia on your mind. A brick entryway, shutter screens and coffered ceilings pay homage to Southern architecture and décor while funky light fixtures and gleaming metallics embody the city’s sophistication and style.
Artwork in the Club gives guests a gallery-going experience, and many of the pieces are inspired by Southern emblems and created by artists local to Atlanta. Behind the food buffet is a custom tile mural of greenery – reminiscent of Atlanta’s nickname the “City in a Forest.” Atlanta-based muralist, Ryan Coleman, created the soaring mural guests will see as they embark on the elevator – note the magnolias and dogwoods in the piece, two of Georgia’s flowering trees. Photographs by Pam Moxley feature soft and dreamlike sepia-toned photographs that evoke southern summers and nostalgia.
This state-of-the-art Club is part of Delta’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our customers traveling through Atlanta; this investment includes the expansion of Concourse D, adding more gates and enlarging the overall footprint of the concourse to accommodate larger aircraft, improve passenger flow and further elevate Delta in Atlanta. In addition to the D expansion, the Delta Sky Clubs on Concourses A and C will also receive refreshes.
JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Service with Two Nonstop Routes
04/10/2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the return of two nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), reinforcing its commitment to its South Florida focus city and customers across the East Coast and Latin America. Beginning this July, JetBlue will resume service between Fort Lauderdale and both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador.1 Flights are on sale now, with one-way fares starting as low as $69 and $119.2
These route additions come on top of JetBlue’s recent investments in South Florida, growing departures in the region by 6% year-over-year. JetBlue is doubling down as Fort Lauderdale’s leading premium leisure carrier, now offering over 70 daily flights to over 30 destinations, the most flights of any airline this summer to the Caribbean and Latin America, and more than 60% growth in lie-flat seats compared to last summer.
“As JetBlue continues to build the best East Coast leisure network, we are offering customers more value, choice and convenience,” said Daniel Shurz, head of revenue, network and enterprise planning at JetBlue. “With direct access from Philadelphia and Guayaquil via Fort Lauderdale, we’re not only making it easier for more customers to get to their favorite vacation destination, but also to connect with their family and friends, all while strengthening JetBlue’s position as a preferred carrier in South Florida.”
Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia
Operating twice daily, beginning July 3, 2025
| FLL-PHL Flight #2016 | PHL – FLL Flight #429 |
| 08:00 AM – 10:50 AM | 11:45 AM – 2:35 PM |
| FLL-PHL Flight #2202 | PHL – FLL Flight #217 |
| 4:10 PM – 7:00 PM | 7:55 PM – 10:45 PM |
Schedule Between Fort Lauderdale and Guayaquil, Ecuador
Operating once daily, beginning July 17, 2025
| FLL – GYE Flight #1255 | GYE – FLL Flight #1256 |
| 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 2:40 PM – 8:09 PM |
Both routes will be operated with JetBlue’s Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring the airline’s award-winning service, including complimentary name-brand snacks and drinks, high-speed Fly-Fi® internet, and seatback entertainment at every seat.3
The return of service from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia and Guayaquil reflects JetBlue’s ongoing commitment to being able to respond to customer demand and strategic opportunity. While these routes had previously been paused as part of a broader network optimization effort, shifts in market conditions and aircraft availability have allowed the airline to reinstate flying, bringing with it the airline’s high-value experience and great service at attractive fares.
Book better with JetBlue
To celebrate today’s announcement, and for a limited time, travelers can take advantage of special $69 one-way fares between Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia and $119 one-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil, available online only on www.jetblue.com.
Customers who book directly through jetblue.com are guaranteed to find our lowest fares and can enjoy additional benefits including access to all of JetBlue’s fare options, as well as fare sales and promotions, some of which may not be available through other third-parties; the ability to earn 2x TrueBlue points and participate in Points Pooling; seamless seat selections and upgrades to Even More® ; 24/7 direct access to JetBlue’s customer service channels; and more.
Emirates renews partnership with Olympique Lyonnais until 2030
Dubai, UAE: 25 April 2025 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has extended its partnership with Olympique Lyonnais, one of the most iconic clubs in the French league. The airline will remain the club’s shirt sponsor for another five years, until the end of the 2029-2030 season.
Boutros Boutros, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at Emirates said: “We’re pleased to announce our extended commitment to Olympique Lyonnais – one of the most loved and respected teams in France. We began sponsoring Olympique Lyonnais in 2020 and the partnership has yielded significant brand visibility for Emirates. We share values of excellence, community engagement, and an innovative spirit, and we will continue building on our collaborative success.
The renewal also reflects our commitment to Lyon, the Rhône Alpes region and to France. We look forward to engaging with and bringing fans from all over the world closer to the action.”
John Textor, Olympique Lyonnais Owner and CEO of Eagle Football Group, said: “We are delighted to continue our journey alongside Emirates for the next five seasons and to explore the many opportunities that lie ahead. The trust that has been built between our teams since 2020 will continue to grow, bringing our fans unforgettable moments of sharing and escape through football.”
Official Main Sponsor of Olympique Lyonnais
Emirates will remain the shirt sponsor of Olympique Lyonnais with its signature “fly better” logo on all playing jerseys and training kits during the club’s matches, including Ligue 1 and European matches until June 30, 2030.
The agreement will also provide Emirates with significant visible branding across Groupama Stadium, as well as hospitality tickets, player access, marketing, advertising and social rights.
Emirates will also continue to partner with Olympique Lyonnais to offer young fans memorable player escort experiences at ahead of home matches. Last year, the airline partnered with local organisations, ‘The Leon Bérard Centre’ and ‘Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant’ to offer more than 23 children a unique experience walking hand-in-hand with players to kick off the match.
In France, the airline is also a proud sponsor of UAE Team Emirates, which has been crowned winner at multiple editions of the Tour De France; and is the Official Airline and Premium Partner of Roland-Garros.
Committed to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Emirates was the first international carrier to link Lyon to the UAE when it launched direct flights to the city in 2012. The airline currently operates a daily flight to Lyon utilising its Boeing 777 aircraft (upgraded to a daily A350 service starting from June 2025), connecting the city to some of the world’s fastest growing economies across Emirates’ vast network of more than 140 destinations.
Emirates also serves Paris with 21 weekly flights including 3 daily A380 flights and a daily A380 service to Nice. Customers onboard can look forward regionally inspired gourmet meals prepared by award-winning chefs; warm hospitality of the airline’s multi-national cabin crew, including more than 580 French nationals; and more than 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment, including French content, on ice – the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system.
For more information, visit emirates.com.