Flight of fancy: San Francisco moves to build private luxury airport terminal
Summary
San Francisco International Airport plans to build a new private luxury terminal for paying passengers seeking a more exclusive airport experience. The terminal will have private security and customs lines, serve commercial flights, and is expected to open by late 2028.Key Facts
- The new terminal will be 75,000 square feet and located across the runway from current terminals.
- It will offer private TSA and Customs and Border Protection lines for international travelers.
- The airport is looking for companies to develop, build, and operate the terminal and will select a bidder by December.
- The terminal aims to serve commercial airline passengers, not private or business jets.
- Access will be available through membership or per-use payments, with prices set by the operator.
- Other airports like London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle already have similar luxury terminals.
- Airports in Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, and Atlanta offer private terminals operated by the company PS.
- San Francisco’s move responds to increasing demand for premium travel experiences amid local wealth growth.
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