Overview

• The unanimous reversal on Oct. 8 was announced by TST president Luiz Philippe Vieira de Mello Filho, who called the matter a closed chapter.
• The no-bid deal with the operator of the airport’s existing VIP lounges envisioned a 44 m² suite with granite flooring, a pantry, and private bathrooms.
• The project carried more than R$1.5 million in works over two years, plus R$30,000 in monthly rent and R$2,639.70 in shared airport fees.
• The tribunal had argued the lounge would enhance security, while the Ministério Público de Contas said no technical studies substantiated that risk.
• Partido Novo and Deputy Adriana Ventura sought TCU intervention and welcomed the outcome, and no further penalties or audit rulings were reported.