The service includes chauffeurs in BMWs.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is adding a new facility that'll make the airport experience more luxurious.
Called The Private Suite DFW, or PS DFW, it's a private terminal for everyday passengers taking commercial flights, that lets travelers avoid regular airport terminals.
The service includes a separate terminal, private TSA and customs clearance, luxury spaces, and a "back door" to your commercial aircraft, with white-glove service before and after your flight.
According to a release, construction is underway, although the opening date is still TBA.
The offering was founded in 2017 and opened its first outpost at Los Angeles International Airport. There's also a PS opening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in 2023.
DFW will be a 12,200-square-foot facility adjacent to Corporate Aviation at DFW, and will feature both Private Suites and The Salon signature lounge.
Services include: chauffeured BMW transportation to and from the aircraft door, private TSA and customs screenings, and state-of-the-art amenities.
The design, amenities, and chef-led culinary program will reflect Dallas-Fort Worth culture, which they describe as a blend of Western heritage with modern, cosmopolitan sensibilities. Cue the cowboy hats.
In a statement, DFW's Executive Vice President Revenue Management and Customer Experience Ken Buchanan says that the airport welcomes PS and the opportunity to elevate the customer experience with this unique new option for travelers.
"They can have a more personalized experience to and from their flights at DFW," he says.
PS owns and operates private airport terminals that allow commercial travelers to bypass the public terminals, in order to get a private and seamless travel experience with the spirit of luxury hospitality.
PS guests get access to luxurious lounges or designated private suites, chef-prepared food, and spa services.
A "control room" coordinates with government, security, and airline officials to make the task of getting on the plane less tedious. Anyone can become a member of PS and corporate memberships are available.
Such luxury does not come cheap: In Los Angeles, the lowest starting rate is $995 for a one-time user. Sign up for an annual membership and that drops down to as low as $695. But truly, no price is too high for the luxury of avoiding the unwashed masses.
There's an opening date for one of the most high-profile restaurants in Dallas: Crown Block, the new restaurant from a high-powered hospitality team that's going into the Reunion Tower downtown, will open on Monday, April 17.
The steak and seafood concept is from hospitality industry veterans and husband-wife business partners, Elizabeth Blau and Chef Kim Canteenwalla of Blau + Associates and Hunt Realty Investments, Inc. and promises lots of features to wow diners above and beyond the building's unique 360-degree skyline views.
They're also revealing details on the menu including a notable steak program featuring Prime Beef, Texas Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu; sushi and a chilled seafood bar; and a dessert bar.
Some of the dishes that Canteenwalla says he's most excited about include:
Desserts are described as "unparalleled and photo-worthy," including the Turtle Peanut Butter Candy Bar and Crème Brulee Donut Holes with Maple Cotton Candy.
A custom bar will be stocked with a "substantial" wine list and signature cocktails such as the Midnight Rambler with Balcones Pot Still Bourbon; and the Orange Vesper with Lockwood Texas Style Gin and fresh blood orange juice.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this collaboration to Dallas,” Blau says. “Alongside our Operating Partner, Hunt Realty, we are proud to open our doors and welcome guests to an unmatched culinary experience that transcends a typical steakhouse. It’s an honor to be part of the Reunion Tower story and have the privilege of serving a menu that brings forth the best of Texas hospitality with breathtaking views.”
In addition to the restaurant, Crown Block will offer an event space called The Crown Room, located one floor below the restaurant, which can accommodate 250+ guests for a cocktail reception, a formal seated experience for 200+ guests, and a semi-private space for 100 to 150 guests with choice of south-facing views or views of downtown.
“Reunion Tower is an icon of the Dallas skyline and has served as the premiere destination for the city’s milestones and celebrations," says Tyler Kleinert of Hunt Realty. "Crown Block embodies the spirit of what my grandfather, Ray Hunt envisioned for his development of Reunion Tower nearly six decades ago. Crown Block builds on his vision for downtown and I am excited for the growth taking shape. The selection of Blau + Associates will deliver an experience worthy of our great city.”
Blau is founder and CEO of restaurant development company Blau + Associates and credited with transforming Las Vegas into a world-class culinary destination. A judge on CNBC’s Restaurant Startup, she and Canteenwalla, who is former executive chef for MGM Grand in Las Vegas with more than 30 years of culinary & industry experience around the world, operate several restaurants in Las Vegas and Vancouver. The couple co-authored Honey Salt: A Culinary Scrapbook, named Best Cookbook of 2018 by Food & Beverage Magazine.