A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam

GIAA is disappointed in the Superior Court’s Phase 1 decision and believes it is contrary to the evidence presented and law. GIAA maintains that it properly denied all three of DFS's protests filed over a decade ago and that the Lotte Concession Contract, as extended, is lawful.

This case began almost 12 years ago under a different administration and has been up to the Supreme Court and back to the Superior Court a couple of times. Current management and the Board have determined that the Concession Agreement with Lotte is the most beneficial concession contract that the Airport has ever had and has been integral in supporting the Airport’s difficult financial situation triggered by the pandemic and worsened by Typhoon Mawar. GIAA will continue to vigorously defend this Agreement.

While the initial ten (10) year term of the Lotte Concession contract expired in 2023, it was extended for an additional 3 years pursuant to Public Law 37-23.

This lawsuit has been an obstacle and burden on the Airport’s ability to help in our Island’s economic recovery. We look forward to the end of this almost 12-year litigation with a next trial and any potential appeal.

For any questions, please contact Genevieve Rapadas at (671)646-9355 or email [email protected].