How would you like the opportunity to be in an airport dress rehearsal? Do the words “passenger simulation” have you at least curious?
If so, here’s what I think could be not only a FUN time but a unique experience as well. After all, how many new airport terminals open up and get put to the test BEFORE opening day?
Got September 14, 2025 open on your calendar?
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority invites you to participate in an upcoming Passenger Simulation Event in preparation for the opening of San Diego International Airport’s New Terminal 1.
This simulation will serve as a “dress rehearsal” for airport tenants and service providers, providing an opportunity to reinforce staff trainings and to test key operational elements such as terminal signage, systems, and passenger flow. We are aiming to recruit up to 1,000 community members to serve as mock passengers for this exercise.
What will your participant experience entail?
Those who participate will:
- Be assigned a mock flight and receive a simple script to guide their journey through the terminal
- Sample select food and beverage offerings from participating concessions
- Enjoy a live performance arranged by the Authority’s Arts Program
- Receive a NT1-branded Thank You gift
- Provide feedback on their experience to help us refine operations before the terminal officially opens
If I were going to be in San Diego on this date I’d be all in!
Registration Details
Interested individuals or families may register through this online portal: https://san-citiri.my.site.com/passengersimulation/s/. Upon registering, participants will receive a confirmation email.
Additional event instructions will be provided at least one week prior to the simulation. Registered participants will have access to free parking at New T1 Parking Plaza.
Not Able to Participate on the afternoon of September 14?
You can still tour the new facility the morning of September 14 as part of our New T1 Community Open House event between 9:00 AM and Noon (no registration required). More information is available at: https://NewT1.com/open-house
How You Can Support
We would appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with your networks, family, and friends. Your assistance in spreading the word will be instrumental in ensuring a successful simulation and smooth terminal opening.
Still have questions?
Contact ORATstaff@san.org if you have any questions.
If you do attend this special event, let us know about your experience in the comments below!
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