By Jovani Davis·Thursday, June 18, 2026·2 min read
A new era of luxury air travel officially launched at Miami International Airport as officials and executives cut the ribbon on PS MIA, a private terminal designed to let travelers bypass traditional airport processes through a fully concierge-style experience.
The facility, operated by PS, is located inside the former Pan American Airways headquarters and marks the company’s first Florida location and fourth globally, following recent expansions in Dallas–Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava described the project as a blend of innovation and preservation, highlighting the restoration of the historic Pan Am-era building while introducing a new premium travel model.
“Today’s opening of PS MIA marks a new chapter at MIA for residents and visitors seeking a concierge experience and more convenient way to fly,” Levine Cava said.
A private terminal inside aviation history
The 34,000-square-foot space retains key architectural elements of the 1960s Pan Am headquarters, a Miami-Dade County Historic Site, while transforming the interior into a high-end private aviation facility.
Designed by RJ Heisenbottle Architects with interiors by designer Cliff Fong, the terminal blends mid-century Brutalist features with modern luxury finishes, including terrazzo, marble, smoked glass, and restored Pan Am insignias and reflecting pools.
PS CEO Amina Belouizdad Porter said Miami was a natural expansion point due to the airport’s role as a major international gateway.
“Miami was a natural next step for us as the nation’s second-busiest airport for international travelers and a key link to Latin America and the Caribbean,” she said.
Private suites and concierge travel model
The terminal is designed to eliminate traditional airport friction, offering dedicated security screening, private arrivals and departures, and personalized service throughout the travel process.
It features five private suites, an open-air courtyard, spa services on request, and “The Salon,” a shared luxury lounge for business and solo travelers.
A future service, PS Direct, will extend the model further by offering door-to-door transfers between home or hotel and aircraft, using private chauffeur services and coordinated logistics.
Art and design rooted in Miami identity
The project also incorporates a significant public art program in partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places. Miami-based artist Nina Surel created integrated reflecting pools and ceramic installations inspired by Miami’s coastal environment and tropical light.
Additional works curated by Creative Art Partners include pieces by multiple contemporary artists, emphasizing color, texture, and Miami’s visual culture.
Surel said the design responds directly to the region’s light and landscape, shaping materials that remain vivid under Florida’s intense sun.
Expanding footprint
PS currently operates private terminal locations at Los Angeles International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, and now Miami International Airport, positioning the company within major U.S. aviation hubs serving high-end and international travelers.
