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American Airlines is implementing major changes at DFW Airport, including expanding flight groups from 9 to 13, adjusting schedules for better connection reliability, and improving early-morning departure options to enhance passenger experience and on-time arrivals, while also working on security improvements like facial recognition technology.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has opened its Silver Line, a 26-mile railway connecting DFW Airport to Plano's Shiloh Road Station, serving seven cities and offering free rides until November 8, aiming to boost economic development and reduce highway congestion amid ongoing service cuts.
Flight delays at DFW International and Dallas Love Field are expected to continue through at least 5 p.m. due to equipment issues caused by a telephone outage affecting air traffic control communications, leading to ground stops and delayed flights across North Texas.
A telephone outage caused the FAA to implement ground stops at DFW and Love Field airports, halting departures and arrivals, leading to delays and cancellations, with the situation ongoing as the FAA works with the telephone provider to resolve the issue.
Avelo Airlines is launching a new nonstop route from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Tweed-New Haven Airport in Southern Connecticut, starting March 7. The service will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays using a Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. This new route will provide easier access to Southern Connecticut and the greater New England and New York regions, while also offering Connecticut travelers a convenient way to explore Dallas-Fort Worth's attractions.
Severe storms in North Texas caused significant disruptions at DFW International Airport, with 50% of flights delayed and 5% canceled. Dallas Love Field also experienced delays and cancellations. The National Weather Service warned of damaging winds, hail, and flooding, with a lower chance of tornadoes. Nearly 150,000 customers were without power as of late Thursday morning.
DFW International Airport has dropped to the third-busiest airport in the world, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dubai International Airport taking the top spots. The rankings were influenced by a surge in international travel, with Dubai seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers. DFW Airport aims to reach 100 million passengers by the end of the decade, with both the airport chief and American Airlines CEO expressing ambitions for it to reclaim the top spot.
An American Airlines jet experienced a braking malfunction upon landing at DFW International Airport, running into the Engineered Materials Arresting System at the end of the runway. All passengers and crew members were safely deplaned with no reported injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident, which adds to a series of runway incursions and safety events in the aviation industry, despite air travel being touted as the safest form of travel.
DFW International Airport, the second busiest airport by passengers in the world, experienced its busiest day in its 50-year history with 281,000 passengers on June 30. To accommodate increasing travel demand, the airport is moving forward with its plans for a new Terminal F, which will have 15 new gates and expanded concessions. Additionally, Terminal C will undergo a major renovation, including the addition of four new gates and a brand new concourse level. The airport expects construction on Terminal F to begin in the second half of 2022 and be completed by the end of 2026, while Terminal C's construction is set to start in the first half of 2024 and finish by 2028.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport asked travelers to evacuate Terminal E due to a "technical error," but clarified that there is no emergency. The TSA is rescreening passengers who left the airport, and flight delays have been reported. Passengers departing from Terminal E are being asked to consider using other terminals to avoid long lines at the TSA.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines have signed a 10-year use and lease agreement for a $4.8 billion expansion project, which includes the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C, and other modernization projects. Terminal F will be the sixth terminal at DFW Airport, with 15 gates and modernized amenities. The expansion will add 24 gates in total, preparing American for expected growth in air travel. American and its American Eagle partners control over 80% of the airport's traffic.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines have signed a 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C, and other significant modernization projects. The agreement outlines DFW’s major capital projects over the next 10 years, which will deliver 24 additional gates to prepare American and other airlines for long-term growth at DFW.
American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) have signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C, construction of gate expansions at Terminal A and Terminal C, and other significant modernization projects. The agreement outlines major capital projects over the next 10 years, which will deliver 24 additional gates to prepare American and DFW for long-term growth.
DFW International Airport and American Airlines have agreed to a $4.8 billion expansion plan, including $1.6 billion for a new Terminal F with 15 new gates. The expansion will allow the airport to grow up to 100 million passengers in the next six or seven years. Construction for Terminal F will start in the second half of 2024 and be complete by the end of 2026. The rest of the $4.8 billion will go toward renovating and expanding the central terminal area, including a previously announced revamp of Terminal C.
Severe thunderstorms in North Texas have grounded flights at Dallas Love Field and DFW International Airport, with 13% of flights delayed and 49 flights canceled at Love Field and 165 flights called off at DFW Airport. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have issued travel advisories for affected passengers. The hazardous weather is expected to impact most of North and Central Texas over the next few days.