SFO Seeks Bids for 75,000-Sq-Ft Luxury Terminal as Premium Travel Demand Rises
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 9
SFO Seeks Bids for 75,000-Sq-Ft Luxury Terminal as Premium Travel Demand Rises
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 9
Summary
San Francisco International Airport has opened the process for bidders to develop, build and run a 75,000-square-foot private terminal for commercial passengers, with proposals due in late September to early October.
The facility would sit across the runway from existing public terminals and offer private TSA and customs screening, valet service and direct tarmac transfers, with SFO aiming to award a contract by early December and open in late 2028.
SFO said strong demand for premium travel experiences drove the plan, pointing to the popularity of lounges and broader luxury spending as San Francisco's AI-fueled wealth boom lifts demand for high-end services.
Pricing will be set by the winning operator on a membership or per-use basis; comparable PS terminals at major U.S. airports charge $1,295 for one-time access or up to $4,850 a year.