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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Sophie Sullivan

Flight of fancy: San Francisco moves to build private luxury airport terminal

Seen from above, travelers silhouetted with suitcases.
Travelers at San Francisco international airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, on 25 November 2025. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Sick of the TSA lines? Tired of playing musical chairs at the gate? Rather sit as far from your fellow airplane passengers for as long as possible, in the comfort of your own private, luxury airport terminal?

Soon you may get your wish. And San Francisco international airport wants to be your genie – for a fee.

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