On April 21, 2026, Plaza Premium Group (PPG) celebrated the grand opening of two new airport lounges at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge.
Global Pioneers in Airport Hospitality
Plaza Premium Group is a global pioneer in airport hospitality. Established in 1998 in Hong Kong, the group operates state-of-the-art lounges in 150 countries and 600 international and domestic airports, welcoming 30 million guests annually.
This landmark launch marks the debut of Plaza Premium First in the United States and establishes an expanded flagship presence for PPG in one of the world’s busiest and most connected aviation hubs.
The two lounges are located in Terminal D and are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of travellers, from discerning guests seeking a premium experience to business and leisure passengers looking for comfort and convenience.
Inspired by the character and culture of Dallas-Fort Worth, both lounges blend local culinary touches, thoughtful design and international service standards to create elevated pre-flight experiences.
Both lounges reflect PPG’s signature design philosophy, blending local inspiration with international influences to create seamless pre-flight experiences for domestic and international travellers alike.
Plaza Premium Lounge serves as a platform for community engagement, offering opportunities for local artists, galleries and organisations to display their work, while Plaza Premium First features the brand’s Global Art Program with a curated collection developed in collaboration with international art partners, transforming the lounge from a transit point into an intimate gallery that embodies discovery and showcases gifted artists from creative communities.
Both lounges are open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and access is available to travellers departing within three hours of their scheduled flight. Access to both lounges is available for purchase, with Plaza Premium Lounge starting at $70 (£51.76) for a two-hour stay and Plaza Premium First starting at $115 (£83.03) for a two-hour stay, with additional hours available for an added fee.
The Grand Opening Ceremony
The official opening was marked by an inaugural ceremony attended by Mr. Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer of PPG; Pascal Bélanger, PPG’s Senior VP for the Americas; Eric Pateman, PPG’s Senior VP for North America; Prasan Verma, PPG’s Chief Technology Officer; and Kenneth Buchanan, DFW’s EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, alongside the DFW team, senior leadership and invited guests.
The event celebrated a major milestone in PPG’s continued expansion in North America and reinforced the Group’s commitment to delivering best-in-class airport hospitality experiences in strategic global gateways.
Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, said:
“It is a pleasure to celebrate this milestone in Dallas today as we officially open Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. This grand opening marks an important step in our growth in North America and reflects our commitment to making travel better through exceptional hospitality, thoughtful design and service innovation.
With the debut of our first Plaza Premium First in the United States, alongside an enhanced Plaza Premium Lounge offering, we are proud to bring travellers in Dallas a new standard of comfort, personalization and culinary excellence that responds to the evolving expectations of today’s global travellers.”
Ken Buchanan, DFW’s EVP, Chief Revenue Officer, said:
“As one of the world’s most connected airports, we continue to see strong demand for elevated travel experiences, and we are thrilled that Plaza Premium Group has chosen DFW to introduce the first-ever Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge in the United States. This investment enhances the range of premium options available to our customers and supports DFW’s role as an international gateway.”
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