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Axios
01-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
American Airlines, DFW Airport plan $4B terminal
DFW Airport's sixth terminal will be almost double its originally planned size and will have only American Airlines flights, the airport announced Thursday. Why it matters: The airport, almost midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, has been critical to the population and business growth of the region. "We as an airport have to stay ahead of that growth. We can never be a constraint," DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue said at a news conference Thursday. The big picture: DFW Airport was the world's third-busiest airport last year, following Atlanta and Dubai. Terminal F will give American Airlines and DFW Airport a "clear path to building the largest single airline hub in the world," American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says. The latest: The Fort Worth-based airline plans to spend $4 billion on the terminal, which will have 31 gates and its own parking, baggage claims and security area. The initial design had 15 gates and would have required travelers to check in at Terminal E, then take the Skylink to Terminal F. State of planes: American will operate exclusively in the terminal, freeing up gates at Terminal E for other domestic airlines. Renovations in Terminals A and C should be completed before the FIFA Men's World Cup next year, Donohue said. Terminal C already has a few upgraded gates with digital signs, a robotic barista and a restaurant that serves Dirk Nowitzki's favorite meals. What they're saying:"I've always called Terminal D the crown jewel of DFW Airport. When Terminal F opens, it's going to take that forward," Donohue said.
Time Out
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
New direct flights to Hong Kong from this major Texas city just launched
Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) stays booked and busy year-round, adding new non-stop routes annually, and the latest one's a big deal for international travelers. Cathay Pacific has officially launched its first-ever nonstop passenger flights between DFW and Hong Kong, making it the only direct flight available between Texas and Hong Kong. Starting April 24, passengers can take advantage of four-times-weekly service. 'DFW's growth in passenger service also creates new ways of connecting people, cultures, and economies. We are excited to welcome Cathay Pacific and open a new nonstop gateway between Hong Kong and North Texas, enhancing global access and deepening the ties that drive innovation and commerce,' DFW Chief Executive Officer Sean Donohue shared in a press release. The flights will operate on Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a modern widebody plane that comfortably seats between 350 and 410 passengers in a three-class configuration. Flights depart DFW at 10:55pm and arrive at HKG at 6:35am, available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as daily return flights to both Boston and Chicago.
Business Journals
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
DFW Airport sets new launch date for Taipei flight
The launch date was originally set for November. Now, flyers can secure a seat to the new Asian destination sooner than expected. Read this story to learn when and where DFW Airport will expand its global reach. DFW Airport will offer its first nonstop service to a new Asian destination later this year. On Tuesday, the airline revealed when the service will take off. Taiwan-based airline EVA Air will begin offering nonstop service to Taipei from DFW International Airport Oct. 3. The new route makes EVA Air the only airline in Asia operating two destinations in Texas, according to a press release. Specifically, EVA Air will operate three weekly flights from Taoyuan International Airport to DFW, according to a press release. The new route will allow North Texas travelers direct access to Taipei, a global hub for business and tourism, and connect travelers to EVA Air's network of 63 destinations over four continents. 'DFW is excited to add the city of Taipei to its growing portfolio of international destinations,' said DFW Airport CEO Sean Donohue. 'EVA Air's nonstop service will be a first from DFW to Taiwan's capital city. The new service will not only add to DFW's network of more than 250 destinations around the world, but it also increases the options for North Texas travelers to connect with the entire Asian region.' This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. To read the full story, visit
