- The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority selected daa International for a VIP terminal at Washington Dulles.
- The facility covers 37,000 sq. ft with a 30-month development phase and 20-year operating term.
- Services include private security, suites, lounges and premium vehicle transport to aircraft.
- Corgan will design the building and the project is expected to create local jobs.
- Daa International brings experience from Dublin, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected daa International to develop, lease and operate a new premium passenger service at Washington Dulles International Airport. The facility will be the first dedicated VIP passenger terminal of its kind serving the Washington metropolitan region. The 37,000 sq. ft facility will be located on a dedicated site at the airport and will provide commercial airline passengers with a premium alternative airport experience.
The programme includes a 30-month development phase followed by a 20-year operating term. The service will offer eligible passengers dedicated VIP parking and entrance, private security screening for domestic and international flights, suites, lounges and bars, personalised check-in and baggage services and premium vehicle transport to aircraft. The project reflects growing demand worldwide for premium passenger services.
The VIP terminal building will be designed in collaboration with Corgan, a global architecture and design firm. The project is expected to create opportunities for local jobs, skills development, suppliers and partners. Daa International brings experience from the Platinum VIP private terminal at Dublin Airport, a VIP terminal currently being designed in Vietnam and management of Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The appointment strengthens the daa Group’s presence in North America where ARI, its travel retail business, recently won the duty-free contract in JFK Terminal 4.
Nick Cole shared “We are honoured to have been selected by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for this prestigious project. 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.”
