As mentioned in the previous article, I headed home from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Before flying, I stopped briefly into the SkyClub. This review focuses on that experience but also details the options for other lounge guests.

This review of my visit to the LGA Lounges is a part of the larger Nordic Expedition. For more on this trip, follow these links:

Intro

Flight: Delta Comfort+, CHS-JFK

JFK Lounges

Flight: Norse Airways Economy, JFK-OSL

Flight: Norwegian Economy, OSL-BGO

The Magic of Bergen, Norway

Christmas Markets

Hotel: Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen, Norway

Flight: SAS Economy, BGO-SVG

Flight: SAS Economy, SVG-OSL

2 Days in Oslo, Norway

Oslo Restaurants

Hotel: Comfort Karl Johan, Oslo, Norway

Flight: SAS Economy, OSL-TOS

Terrific Tromsø, Norway

A Whale of a Meal, Tromsø, Norway Restaurants

Seeing the Northern Lights

Hotel: Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora, Tromsø, Norway

Hotel: Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromsø, Norway

Flight: SAS Economy, TOS-OSL

Flight: Norse Atlantic Airways Economy: OSL-JFK

December in New York

Lounges at LGA (This Article)

Flight: Delta Economy, LGA-CHS

Conclusion

LGA Airport Layout

LaGuardia is one of the 3 major airports in the New York Metropolitan Area and unlike Newark and JFK, is a mostly domestic airport.

LaGuardia recently finished a multi-billion dollar project to improve on the previous status of “a Third-World Country”. That being said, it is still not one of the great airports and I much prefer JFK, despite the closer proximity of LGA. There are 3 Terminals, though most everyone will deal with either Terminal B or Terminal C. Terminal B is the brand new “other” terminal. That is, the non-Delta Terminal featuring flights on JetBlue, American, United, Southwest, or Air Canada. Terminal C is the Delta Terminal, which also features flights on WestJet, a Delta partner. Terminal A is where Spirit and Frontier operate.

A big disappointment here is that the terminals are not connected after security. Rather, you will need to exit the terminal and wait for the bus between terminals or walk to the next one. I have to say, in 2023, every terminal should be connected after security!

With the layout underway, it’s time to get into the reviews of the lounges.

A Quick Stop:

I had just enjoyed a delicious meal and did not have time to visit the Centurion Lounge on this occasion. Since I was not terribly hungry, I simply stopped in the Delta SkyClub for a quick drink before boarding.

Terminal B:

Terminal B is where the Centurion Lounge is located, along with airline lounges for Air Canada, American, and United. Unfortunately, the Centurion Lounge is often packed, so I have yet to enter. As an aside, I usually fly Delta which means I’m flying in Terminal C, not Terminal B.

All of the airline lounges require either lounge membership (generally achieved through having a certain credit card for United and American) or premium cabin international travel to enter. As such, I do not have a review of any Terminal B lounges.

A previous flight saw me accompanying my travel companions to Terminal B and attempting to enter the Centurion Lounge. After being told it would be a 35 minute wait to get in, I sensibly said goodbye and headed to to the Terminal C Delta SkyClub. I’m sure the Centurion Lounge is great (as most are)– it’s just not worth that much time waiting!

Terminal C:

Delta SkyClub:

I’ve visited the Terminal C Delta SkyClub numerous times and have even reviewed it before. You can review that experience in this article. Just note: this article was written when there was still a Terminal D and 2 Delta SkyClubs in Terminal C. That is no longer the case. There is now just the 1 enormous SkyClub.

On this particular occasion, I simply went to the bar and ordered a Blue Point Toasted Lager to go along with a water and a few pieces of charcuterie. The food is generally quite good in these lounges, but this time I just wanted to relax before flying home.

Of note, in Delta SkyClubs, the price of well drinks are free, though there is generally a charge for “premium” alcohol. There is a menu, though it may not be of much help.

Summary:

I flew home to Charleston from New York LaGuardia. While by no means my favorite airport, I enjoyed making use of the SkyClub and the TSA PreCheck & Clear combo to breeze through the airport before boarding my flight. Next up: flying back to Charleston!

Evan