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Thanksgiving Travel Season Kicks-Off at DFW Airport
NOV 20, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is ready for what is projected to be its busiest Thanksgiving travel season yet, with an anticipated 3.1 million travelers from Nov. 21 to Dec. 3. This represents a 5.4...
DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal F
NOV 19, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) today celebrated the beginning of construction on Terminal F – the airport’s sixth terminal and the first new construction of an entire terminal at DFW since 2005. Airp...
Visible Support for Hidden Disabilities at DFW Airport
NOV 14, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program earlier this year. This global initiative provides individuals with less visible disabilities a discreet way to signal...
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Recognized as Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) Honoree for Leadership in Conservation
NOV 12, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been selected as one of the 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) honorees, recognizing the airport’s exceptional commitment to conservation and sustainability. This is...
DFW Airport Completes Major Runway Rehabilitation Project Ahead of Schedule
OCT 11, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) today completed the major rehabilitation of Runway 17R/35L, one of the largest of the airport’s seven runways, ahead of schedule following a major overhaul. Due to the...
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport CEO Sean Donohue Announces Retirement
OCT 8, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) Chief Executive Officer, Sean Donohue, announced today that he will be retiring following a 40-year career in aviation. “It’s with mixed emotions that I have decided...
More than 1,300 People Participate in DFW Airport’s ‘5K on the Runway’ in Celebration of 50th Anniversary
OCT 7, 2024
As part of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) ongoing celebration of its 50th anniversary year, the airport opened one of its seven runways for a once-in-a-lifetime 5K run on the airfield this past wee...
DFW Airport Partners with A4I to Drive Innovation through Open Call for Startups
SEP 30, 2024
In December 2022, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the Airports for Innovation (A4I) network, a global coalition of 10 airports working together on next-gen...
DFW Airport Welcomes New Cathay Pacific Nonstop Service
SEP 24, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will soon welcome Cathay Pacific as the airline launches new, nonstop service from DFW to Hong Kong starting April 24, 2025. The announcement marks the return of direct...
DFW Construction Closures Begin with Express South Parking and a Section of Terminal C’s Parking Garage
SEP 09, 2024
Express South parking lot is closed, south section of Terminal C parking garage to close Sept. 14. With construction activities increasing around major projects planned at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DF...
DFW Airport Announces Start of Transformational Work on $9 Billion Capital Plan with Reimagining of Terminal C
AUG 29, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) today celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan, called "DFW Forward," which will transform terminals, add new facilities...
DFW’s Record-Breaking Summer Soars into Labor Day Weekend
AUG 27, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is preparing for its busiest Labor Day Weekend yet, with nearly 1.4 million travelers expected between Thursday, Aug. 29 and Tuesday, Sept. 3. This marks an increase of...
DFW Celebrates Fiji Airways’ New Nonstop Service to Nadi, Fiji
AUG 07, 2024
Fiji Airways will begin new, nonstop flights between Nadi, Fiji and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) just in time for the winter holiday season later this year. “DFW is excited to add the beautiful islands...
DFW Airport Continues Record-Breaking Summer with 1.5 Million Passengers for Independence Day Holiday
JUN 28, 2024
What is expected to be the busiest summer travel season on record has arrived at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The Independence Day holiday travel period – from Wednesday, July 3 through Monday, July 8...
DFW Airport’s Lost and Found: A Lifeline for Summer Travelers on the Fly
JUN 24, 2024
If you lose a personal item when traveling to, from or through DFW Airport this summer, there is a good chance you’ll get it back. That’s because the airport implemented an artificial intelligence-driven image recog...
DFW Airport Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
JUN 03, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) announced today the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard program, which is designed to help ensure customers with less visible disabilities receive the as...
DFW Airport Reopens Runway Ahead of Schedule to Support Record Summer Travel Season
MAY 30, 2024
Just in time for the busy summer travel season, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) reopened runway 17R/35L following a nine-month closure for scheduled rehabilitation. The runway, one of seven at DFW...
DFW Airport Gears Up for Record-Breaking Summer Travel Season
MAY 23, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is set to kick off its busiest summer ever with a Memorial Day weekend expected to bring a total of 1.5 million travelers. The five-day holiday period – from Thursda...
DFW Airport Seeks Local Flavors and National Brands to Add More Than Three Dozen New Shops, Restaurants, and Amenities to Terminals
MAY 14, 2024
As Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) prepares to begin construction on more than $5 billion worth of new terminal facilities later this year, the airport is issuing a public Request for Proposals (RFP...
Sustainability at Security: Liquid Disposal Stations Here to Stay
APR 26, 2024
Building on last year's successful pilot, we’re pleased to announce liquid disposal stations will remain available at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in each terminal. These contai...
From Earth Day to Every Day: Travel Greener with DFW's Commitment to Net-Zero Carbon
APR 08, 2024
At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Earth Day is not just a date on the calendar; it represents our enduring commitment to sustainability. Far beyond one day, DFW is engaging our community in conver...
Creating A Sustainable Tomorrow, Today
APR 08, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report provides transparent information and disclosures about DFW’s ESG performance and...
DFW Airport Parking Rate Adjustments Effective May 1
APR 04 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is implementing adjustments to its parking rates starting May 1, to support ongoing infrastructure and service enhancements. The updated rates are the result of a compre...
DFW Airport Once Again Named Best Airport in North America for Customer Service
MAR 11, 2024
For the second-consecutive year, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been named the best large airport in North America for customer service by Airports Council International (ACI) World. The Airport S...
DFW Airport to Welcome Millions for Spring Break
MAR 07, 2024
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is gearing up to welcome a record number of passengers this spring break travel season, with an estimated 4.6 million customers between March 7-25. Overall, the travel p...
Valentine’s Day Takes Flight at DFW Airport
FEB 12, 2024
The flowers and bouquets that will be purchased by tens of thousands of people across the North Texas region this Valentine’s Day will be a lot fresher thanks to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Qat...
Golden Anniversary: DFW Airport Marks 50 years of Serving North Texas
JAN 11, 2024
On Jan. 13, 1974, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) began operations as the country’s newest and most modern commercial airport, heralding in a new chapter for modern aviation. On Saturday, DFW will reco...
Holiday Hustle in Full Swing at DFW
DEC 19, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is expecting 4.5 million customers to travel through the airport between Dec. 14 and Jan. 2. The busiest days are projected to be Friday, Dec. 22, with more than 246,000...
DFW Airport Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year as a Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) Honoree
NOV 19, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been selected as one of the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) honorees. This marks the fifth consecutive year that DFW Airport has been recognized for its commitment...
DFW Airport and Overair to Collaborate on Exploring EVTOL Operations Throughout DFW
NOV 15, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Overair – a developer of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – have announced a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively explore the...
Holidays Hustle Begins: DFW Prepared for Busy Winter Holiday Travel Season
NOV 15, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is ready for what’s expected to be among the busiest winter holiday travel seasons in the airport’s nearly 50-year history. This season, DFW is expecting to welcome 2.9...
DFW Announces State of the Airport 2023
OCT 01, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) contributes an estimated $38 billion in direct and indirect payroll support, $24 billion in visitor spending and about $5 billion in state and local tax revenue each yea...
