San Diego International debuts 1.2M‑sqft Terminal 1 Phase 1 with SITA CUPPS, biometric exit pods and 19 gates

San Diego International opened Phase 1 of its new 1.2 million sqft Terminal 1, delivering a curb‑to‑gate 'seamless' experience driven by SITA CUPPS, kiosks, biometric US Exit face pods at select gates, dynamic signage and wait‑time displays. The facility launches with 19 gates and 17 concessions.

Discovered 2025-09-23T12:58:46.020038-07:00 | 2025-09-23T12:58:46.020038-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Deploys integrated passenger-processing tech — SITA CUPPS, kiosks and US Exit biometric face pods — signalling wider adoption of biometrics and common‑use systems; see the TSA pilot of biometric eGates (CLEAR-operated) for context: https://hype.aero/?story=1ace3f31-6b7e-4d9d-8d1b-b43f63a66047
  • Adds 1.2 million sqft, 19 gates and 17 concessions — a material increase in capacity and commercial throughput that affects route planning and revenue forecasts; this aligns with larger terminal-capacity programs such as Sydney's terminal overhaul: https://hype.aero/?story=ae5d3b8d-57a7-4bae-8fc3-6e19ee7fb378
  • Led by Gensler, the opening highlights the need for design-for-flow and pre-opening operational validation — a trend underscored by airport volunteer stress-testing and dry runs used elsewhere: https://hype.aero/?story=e792a16b-db80-47b5-ad44-eced60693e71

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thedesignair.net airportxnews.com Passenger Terminal Today Airways Magazine aeroxplorer.com sdbj.com
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2025-09-23T12:58:46.020038-07:00
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2025-09-28T01:06:19.615622-07:00
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