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Time Out
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Delta unveils new ‘soccer-field' sized airport lounge at the busiest airport in the U.S.
Delta has unveiled a game-changing lounge at the world's busiest airport: the sleek, 24,500-square-foot Sky Club at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International. Big enough to fit a soccer field—or a third of the White House floor space—the airline's eighth lounge in ATL is also its second largest. Located at Concourse D-Center Point, the new space seats 506 travelers and features a 16-seat bar, theater-style media wall, soundproof phone booths for working and sweeping panoramic views of the airfield. There's also a sprawling buffet, two beverage stations and plenty of space to unwind or power through a layover. The new lounge captures Atlanta's Southern hospitality, with design elements—a brick entryway, shutter screens and coffered ceilings—that reflect its charm. A mural by local artist Ryan Coleman pays homage to the city's wealth of greenspace, featuring magnolias and dogwoods. Funky lighting and metallic accents give the space a modern, upscale feel. 'As the heart of our operation, Atlanta is more than just a hub—it's our home,' said Claude Roussel, Delta's VP of Sky Club and Lounge Experience. 'This new space is thoughtfully designed to ensure that guests traveling through Atlanta feel the Southern hospitality of the city we know and love.' The launch comes as Delta marks its 100th year alongside ATL's own centennial. It's part of a broader investment in the airline's hometown, which includes the expansion of Concourse D and updates to Sky Clubs in Concourses A and C. For travelers passing through ATL, Delta's newest Sky Club isn't just a lounge—it's a destination.
The Independent
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Soccer field sized airport lounge opens at world's busiest airport
Delta has opened a new Sky Club lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport. The lounge is Delta 's eighth at the Atlanta airport and its second largest, covering 24,500 square feet. It features seating for over 500 guests, a 16-seat bar, soundproofed booths, and panoramic airfield views. The design incorporates elements of Southern hospitality and Atlanta 's natural beauty. This opening is part of Delta 's ongoing investment in its Atlanta hub, including concourse expansions and lounge renovations.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sussex seaside town to get big wheel
An East Sussex seaside town is set to get an observation wheel. The 36m (118ft) big wheel - dubbed the "Sky Club" - is due to be on Eastbourne's eastern seafront, near the beaches east of the Redoubt, from 5 April. An Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) spokesperson said the attraction would increase footfall to the area and "light up" the night-time economy. "The observation wheel is such a big crowd-pleaser for people of all ages," they said. EBC said the promenade would be temporarily closed between Treasure Island car park and the T-junction near Splash Point Café from 7:00 BST on 31 March until 4 April to install the wheel. It will operate for four weeks, according to EBC. The local authority said the wheel would offer "panoramic views" of the seafront towards Sovereign Harbour and the town's pier. Eastbourne has had an big wheel on the western side of the seafront in previous years. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Red Arrows to lead East Sussex airshow Big wheel set to return to Worthing Royal Pavilion display to explore history of colour Eastbourne Borough Council
BBC News
27-03-2025
- BBC News
Eastbourne to get an observation wheel on town's seafront
An East Sussex seaside town is set to get an observation wheel. The 36m (118ft) big wheel - dubbed the "Sky Club" - is due to be on Eastbourne's eastern seafront, near the beaches east of the Redoubt, from 5 April. An Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) spokesperson said the attraction would increase footfall to the area and "light up" the night-time economy. "The observation wheel is such a big crowd-pleaser for people of all ages," they said. EBC said the promenade would be temporarily closed between Treasure Island car park and the T-junction near Splash Point Café from 7:00 BST on 31 March until 4 April to install the will operate for four weeks, according to EBC. The local authority said the wheel would offer "panoramic views" of the seafront towards Sovereign Harbour and the town's pier. Eastbourne has had an big wheel on the western side of the seafront in previous years.
Chicago Tribune
06-02-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Column: From celebrity guests to rumors of it being haunted, history of Leland Tower in Aurora a lesson to remember
Ellen Neupert has devoted a huge chunk of her 93 years to education. The former social studies teacher, who worked at both East Aurora and West Aurora high schools, is long retired. But she's certainly not finished acquiring wisdom and information. That's why she was in the classroom at Waubonsee Community College's Sugar Grove campus on Wednesday as a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute, listening intently as independent historian Tracy Duran talked about 'The Early History of the Leland Tower – Aurora's Tallest Building.' Back by popular demand, this class had an overwhelming response when it was presented in the fall, noted Lifelong Learning Institute facilitator Karen Christensen. And as a spectator in the back of the room I can see why. Who doesn't want to know more about this historic Aurora landmark that opened as a hotel on Feb. 8, 1928? Who doesn't want to learn about the reason the Leland came into existence at a cost of $1.75 million, or why its name was changed from the Illinois Hotel? Or how it earned a reputation as fireproof? From the time she was a kid listening to the stories of her father, 52-year-old Duran has considered the Leland 'mysterious and intriguing.' While urban legends contend that Al Capone, John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson were guests at the Leland, those stories will always be rumors rather than fact because of the low profiles these gangsters kept. But Sally Rand, Gene Autry and Hedy Lamarr did stay at the swanky Leland. Likely Henry Fonda was a visitor as well, when he was dating an Aurora girl. Oh, and it's definitely haunted, according to Duran, who has a few fascinating paranormal experiences to share from when she lived on the fifth and 19th floors for a couple of years. Not surprising, a chunk of this two-hour session focused on the grandiose Sky Club that capped this 22-story skyscraper – a high-end ballroom and restaurant that attracted local socialites as well as Chicago's elite because of its sophisticated menu, live music, glitzy decor and ritzy ambiance. The Leland also earned its rightful place in history when, in 1937-38, the Sky Club was used by RCA Victor as a recording studio for its Bluebird label, turning out some of the most influential blues music in the prewar Chicago area. The building had its share of owners over the years. The same can be said of foreclosures,14 in all, Duran noted. It was after the Teamsters Union purchased it in October of 1968 (as a home for the elderly) that it fell into disrepair because promised renovations were never done. Duran described it as 'condemnation by neglect.' Others, however, saw 'something beautiful in it,' she noted, which led to a class discussion about a grassroots effort to preserve historic buildings in Aurora that made it possible for the Leland to survive when other cities were demolishing abandoned sites. The Leland Tower (the name changed from the Leland Hotel in the early 1970s when it became apartments) and its history is what drew current owner David Karademus in 2014 to Aurora. He not only renovated the 121-unit building but also the nearby Graham Building and former Elks Club building renamed The Mayan. All are on the National Register of Historic Places. Base rent at the Leland ranges from a little over $1,000 for a studio to nearly $2,000 for a two-bedroom unit. Having lived her 90-plus years in Aurora, Neupert could contribute significantly to the history class herself. She recalls, for example, the Plantation Room as a far more affordable restaurant in the basement of the hotel, whereas Duran thought it was a more expensive place to dine. Neupert also talked about the large party her family hosted in the Sky Club when relatives were visiting from San Francisco. She remembers the live bands, the wonderful food and the elaborate decor and furnishings that set this venue apart. 'That was,' she said, 'THE place to go in the whole Fox Valley.' Later, as a West High social studies teacher, Neupert designed a curriculum for struggling students around Aurora history and took them for tours at the Leland. She also did broadcasts with her Sunday School class from the top of the tower, which for several years served as a transmitter site of WAUR-FM. The class, she recalled with a smile, 'mimicked meetings of the United Nations Security Council.' What makes this presentation so special, Duran said later, is how memories are stimulated in longtime Aurorans who, in turn, add to her knowledge of the community's history. For example, she learned from an attendee in her fall class about a notorious gangster kidnapping in Aurora in the summer of 1934 that, six years later, was made into the movie, 'Queen of the Mob.' According to an archived Beacon-News article, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover had declared Alvin Karpis as the nation's public 'rat' number one at the time of his arrest. Just how long he and Arthur 'Doc' Barker – son of the infamous Ma Barker – made the house in the 400 block of Claim Street in Aurora their home is uncertain. 'I'm having so much fun,' insisted the local historian, well aware of how valuable as sources those sitting in the classroom are to her. 'I'm not just learning from my own research but also from their stories.'
