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AirportImprovement.com      July | August 2026
CONCESSIONS 
DFW 
lounges are an important part of a 
balanced ecosystem, providing additional 
options for customers and helping meet 
growing demand for premium travel 
experiences,” she says. 
The new lounges are located in DFW’s 
primary international terminal. “Terminal 
D continues to evolve as one of the 
most concentrated premium travel 
environments in the country, particularly 
for international travelers, making it a 
natural fit for expanded lounge offerings,” 
Campbell explains. 
The Points Guy, a popular media 
platform that focuses on travel rewards 
programs, agrees wholeheartedly. When 
covering the new Plaza Premium offerings 
at DFW, one post described Terminal 
D as “an absolute paradise for lounge 
aficionados.” Other notable options in the 
terminal include a Capital One Lounge, an 
American Express Centurion Lounge and 
an American Airlines Flagship Lounge.    
For Plaza Premium Group, the 
recent projects at DFW represent both 
a milestone and the continuation of 
a longstanding relationship with the 
airport. Dallas was the company’s first 
U.S. market and is also home to the 
company’s regional office. “We have a 
lot of people here 
in Dallas, and our 
relationship with the 
airport has been 
really good since Day 
One,” says Pascal 
Bélanger, senior vice 
president, Americas, 
for Plaza Premium 
Group. 
PASCAL BÉLANGER
PHOTO: PLAZA PREMIUM GROUP
FACTS&FIGURES 
Project: Independent Upscale Passenger Lounges
Location: Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Airport, in TX
Terminal: D
Developer/Operator: Plaza Premium Group
Plaza Premium First Lounge: Up to 96 guests
Plaza Premium Lounge: Up to 92 guests
Construction: Apr. 2025-Jan. 2026
Grand Openings: Feb. 2026
Universal Features: Food & beverage service; 
lounge management technology & self-service check-in 
kiosks; multilingual staff 
Upgraded Plaza Premium First Features: 
Made-to-order menu items from onsite kitchen; premium 
brands at full-service bar; private showers; prayer room 
Facility Architect: Woolpert 
General Contractor: Holt Construction
Key Benefits: Expanded access to elevated 
hospitality; enhanced int’l passenger experience; reduced 
terminal congestion; curated food & beverage offerings

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