San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
New terminal will have Yoga Room, local concessions
ever before. In Harvey Milk Terminal 1, this begins with the design of the facility itself. High ceilings diffuse noise, while abundant natural daylight provides a sense of openness and supports circadian rhythms.
Luxurious chaise lounge chairs invite travelers to relax and be comfortable before boarding their flight, and floortoceiling windows that tint depending on lighting conditions ensure that the space is always welcoming and inviting. For those seeking a quiet space for relaxation, selfreflection and the practice of yoga, the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 will offer a Yoga Room,one of the most unique and globallyrecognized amenities of SFO.
EASIER TO FIND YOUR WAY
Navigating easily through the airport also contributes to SFO’s goal to make travel easier and more enjoyable. With the opening of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the airport will launch a new gate numbering system that will make it easier for guests to find their way. The emphasis of the new gate numbering system is the logical sequential reveal of gate numbers as guests move through the airport, from checkin, to security, to gate. This new gate numbering system will be implemented airportwide at SFO, making connections between terminals more intuitive and logical.
Newlydesigned information dashboards, located strategically throughout the boarding area, will provide easytoread information on flight times, gates, and nearby amenities.
CONCESSIONS WITH A SAN FRANCISCO TWIST
SFO strives to deliver a uniquely San Francisco and Northern California sense of place in its terminals, and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 is no exception. The first section will open on July 23 with six new food and beverage and three retail concepts located in an inviting and easytofind marketplace corridor. Locallysourced concessions will include Amy’s Drive Thru, Bourbon Pub, Bun Mee and the Little Chihuahua. The terminal will also feature brands familiar to our global audience, such as illy Caffè.
ALL TRAVELERS IN MIND
Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was designed to meet the needs of all travelers. For those who wish to be connected and productive, there is free high speed WiFi and hundreds of power outlets in the first ninegate section. For families with children, there will eventually be a Kids’ Spot, an interactive play area to keep young travelers engaged and entertained.
Restrooms reflect a highquality normally reserved for luxury hotels, and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 will feature the first ever airport multiuse all gender restrooms. Even fourlegged companions have been considered, with an animal relief room located postsecurity.
A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR BAGGAGE
Traveling out of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 includes a better experience for checked baggage. SFO is the first airport in the United States to install a totebased Independent Carrier System (ICS) to handle checked baggage. The system ensures that each bag is placed in an individually controlled tote, which it remains in from ticket counter checkin, through security screening and out to its collection point for loading with 100% tracking and traceability all along the way. This ICS baggage handling system also uses less energy and is easier to operate and