Salvador Airport to open new VIP lounge

Salvador Bahia Airport will open a new VIP lounge in 2026. The space, currently under construction, is part of the strategy to enhance the passenger experience at the Bahian terminal and will expand the range of premium services available at the airport.

More than offering comfort during waiting time, the new lounge aims to create an experience connected to the destination. The project is being developed by architect Thaís Abreu, who also designed the airport’s new Food Court, and will be based on the concept of sense of place, in which Bahia’s identity will be present throughout the entire environment. The proposal is for the space to reflect the soul of the Bahian capital not only through its décor, but also through its curation, objects, and details that reinforce the cultural connection with the destination.

Inspired by the idea of a lounge with the atmosphere of a living room, the space will be built around the principles of comfort, familiarity, and relaxation, providing a welcoming environment where passengers can unwind before boarding. The expectation is that the new VIP lounge will reinforce Salvador Bahia Airport’s position as a benchmark in the airport experience, offering an environment that combines comfort, local identity, and hospitality.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is the first concession in the VINCI Airports network in Brazil, which assumed operations on January 2, 2018. Since then, Salvador Airport has incorporated global operational standards, seeking to offer greater efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. With an investment of R$700 million in terminal modernization and expansion works, it increased its capacity by 50%, serving up to 15 million passengers per year. In addition, it was recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat of Reparation of Salvador due to initiatives to combat institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport also stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation initiatives.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, a global leader in private airport operations, operates more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and manages airports, providing its investment capacity and know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing infrastructure, managing operations, and driving environmental transition. VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.

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