The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected daa International to develop, lease, and operate a dedicated VIP passenger terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport. The facility will be the first of its kind for any airport in the National Capital Region.
The 37,000-square-foot VIP terminal will be constructed near the airport’s cargo buildings on a 1.2-acre site. Separate from a private jet facility, the VIP terminal will offer passengers flying on any commercial airline an additional premium option to board or disembark at Washington Dulles.
Elevated services will include:
- Dedicated VIP parking and entrance, separate from main terminal
- Private security screening for domestic and international travelers
- Suites, lounges and amenities separate from other airport concourses
- Personalized check-in, baggage handling services and premium vehicle transport directly to the gate and aircraft
“Adding a VIP terminal at Dulles International reflects our commitment to giving passengers the options to choose an airport experience that fits their needs,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund.
“By introducing this premium service, Dulles is responding to traveler demand, supporting continued growth and joining other leading international airports around the world that offer elevated services for business and leisure travelers alike.”
daa International will develop the VIP terminal over a 30-month period and, once open, operate and manage the terminal for an initial 20-year term.
“We are honored to have been selected by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for this prestigious project,” said Nick Cole, CEO of daa International.
“Washington Dulles International Airport plays a vital role in connecting the United States with the world, and we look forward to bringing our international airport experience and operational expertise to the delivery of a VIP facility that reflects the airport’s global standing.”
About the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, the U.S. Capital Region’s gateways to the nation and the world, serving more than 200 nonstop global destinations. With more than 50 million passengers per year, the two-airport system generates more than $20 billion of annual economic output and supports more than 200,000 regional jobs. The Airports Authority also operates the Dulles Airport Access Highway and the Dulles Toll Road, which form the centerpiece of a major transportation and business corridor in Northern Virginia. In addition, the Authority managed construction and financing for the 23-mile Silver Line extension of the region’s Metrorail public transit system, providing direct rail service between Dulles and downtown Washington, D.C.
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