After visiting the Delta Sky Club San Diego Airport for the first time, I decided to quickly swing by the Airspace Lounge, which is my go-to lounge at the airport. However, I’ve never reviewed it before, so figured I’d get some pictures.
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"I’ve consistently found the Admirals Club agents to be downright bitchy and unhelpful." Huh? Not sure what AAngels you've been interacting with, but my experience is the exact opposite. The only negative experiences I've had with the AA staff in this lounge (or the old AC, for that matter) revolved entirely around the AA/US merger and were systems issues--not theirs. I agree that the SAN Airspace/AA lounge is not as good as the SkyClub (my personal preference), but the AAgents are great if treated with respect and a smile, at least in my (substantial, as a multi-year EXP based in SAN) experience.
Delta is becoming my go to carrier and while I live in the Seattle area Alaska can be good but I find Delta to be cheaper. I can see the Skylounge being better than AA. Good report Ben
Ben, 1. I think I sat beside you asa kid of about 8ish, back in '08 or so... possibly 09.
Economy on Delta.
Now, yeah you don't fly Economy or Delta (for reviews) but I'm pretty sure it was you -- it looked like what you look like.
2. So, how about Priority Pass? My Dad has access with his credit card, so, can I go in too? If I remember there is a 1 guest only so looks like we can't go in togehter. Would they leave a 13 year old outside the lounge, in a dangerous airport, because there is a 1 guest only policy?
Haven't used them, but the big sign you took a photo of says "showers" pretty clearly.
Having been to the one in JFK and 2/3 times being dealt with the surliest, most incompetent staff possible ("Excuse me, can I get a cappuccino? No.") not to mention the saddest/rudest people in the entire terminal, I'd avoid these like the plague, especially at a nice airport.
We were in the airspace lounge first part of aug. waiting for JL65 flight, I would say its nice for beginning a day of travel, maybe not as nice if it were for transiting after a long flight and on to another.
snack was nice, ( cookies and sliced meat plate)
probably not many transit passengers in the SAN airport.
Living in Cleveland, we don't have many lounges (the United lounge is pretty sparse). On Saturday we visited the airspace lounge and were pleasantly surprised. All compliments of my new platinum card! We were each given $7, but the prices were less expensive than on your pictured menu. It is quite small, but we were the only ones there on a Saturday afternoon. We will definitely be using it again.
Living in San Diego and with AMEX Plat, my spouse and I ($20 credit for both of us) stop by the lounge to get some food to eat on the plane. We typically get the Antipasto Platter or Charcuterie Plate. We also tried the one in BWI which was similar.
+1 on the surly desk clerks at admirals clubs. True at LAX, as well. I always feel like I've offended them by standing In front of them.
The best lounge at SAN IMHO and my favorite Admirals Club among smaller markets. I like the AA agents there as I've known them for years, though the Airspace people are even better.
The bar seats are among my favorite places to sit in any airport. Very well designed. Most lounge bars are stuck in a corner....this bar has sweeping airfield views. Big plus for me on. Thurs/Fri afternoon. Good beer and wine list too.
One thing to add to the review. With the Amex card you get free, unlimited low-level alcohol plus the $10 for food or premium drink. I second the recommendation of the antipasto platter.
The downsides to me are that it gets crowded during the Japan Airlines period and the shower isn't as nice as the JFK Airspace.
As much as it would be nice for AA to build more ACs in small markets, I realize that they will be focusing on the big markets and fixing the current U.S. Airways leftover lounges.
So AA should partner with Airspace and let them build them in more smaller markets that don't currently have lounges to grow the network.
Yes they do have one standard shower room with amenity kit and towels. I found the soups to be good with other choices just average. Last visit was late July.
Chris Spence, you beat me to it on the showers.
They still provide with a very basic amenity kit and towels however, there is only one bathroom for shower.
I have been to many clubs from LAX to Heathrow- never been to the middle east, but for some reason (maybe because I love the ease of SAN) - this is one of my favorite places to visit. The staff could not be nicer. There is one bartender that really takes pride in his work and position (he has a quieter brother that is also kind but more passive who also works the room). I can't wait to get back there. AMEX Plat access is better with the $20 food credit than the AA Exec Card/ Admirals Club use. This is actually one of my favorite spaces.