SLC airport unveils luxury lounges, concessions in latest expansion
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The Hearth Room at the American Express Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport. Courtesy: American Express
The Salt Lake City International Airport's $5.1 billion overhaul, which began five years ago, is inching closer to the finish line.
Driving the news: The airport unveiled two luxury lounges, six new concessions and 10 fresh gates in Concourse B all this week — marking another major step toward the project's full completion in October 2026.
Why it matters: The upgrades cement Salt Lake City's growing status as a Western travel hub.
State of play: Delta Airlines opened its second-largest Sky Club on Monday — a nearly 34,000-square-foot lounge with a wrap-around bar, soundproof telephone booths and a "dirty soda" bar.
- American Express followed Tuesday with its 18,000-square-foot Centurion Lounge, featuring a year-round outdoor terrace, two bars and a buffet.
The big picture: Delta has expanded its presence in the Salt Lake market with major airport investments, new direct routes and partnerships with local organizations.
- In a statement, Claude Roussel, vice president of Delta Sky Club and lounge experience, called Utah's capital a "key hub," saying the latest lounge reflects its "deepening commitment to the market."
Zoom in: The new Concourse B eateries also spotlight Utah favorites, like the health-conscious Aubergine Kitchen and Moab Brewery, beloved for its award-winning beers.
- Other new retail shops include the local Good Earth Market.
What's next: The airport's final 11 gates and six more concessions are slated to open next year — bringing its multiyear transformation to a close.
