American Airlines and Dallas–Fort Worth Airport have boosted existing plans by USD$4 billion to build a “bigger and better” signature terminal experience, operated wholly by AA, at the world’s third busiest aviation hub as DFW passenger traffic growth exceeded 50 per cent in the last decade alone.
With daily direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne as well as new seasonal flights from Brisbane to DFW, AA’s new, expanded hub will be a game-changer for Aussie passengers flying into the US.
The new state-of-the-art Terminal F will be larger with double the number of gates, expanded international facilities, increased lounge space, a new lobby check-in and dedicated parking.
The first phase is already underway and will be operational by 2027. The USD$4 billion (around AUD$6.2 billion) investment boost accelerates existing plans to deliver the new terminal sooner.
The Terminal F expansion program will provide more space for widebody aircraft and international flight processing and includes additional spaces for amenities, shops, restaurants and public art, offering more options for DFW passengers.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said DRW’s Terminal F will have the capacity to be the world’s largest airline hub.
“DFW is American’s largest and most critical hub and with this expanded plan for Terminal F, DFW has a clear path to become the largest airline hub in the world,” he said.
“Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and we’re excited that American and North Texas will continue to grow together.
“Terminal F will elevate our customer experience in a big way, providing customers with a fantastic new facility and state-of-the-art amenities.”
DFW CEO Sean Donohue added: “In the last decade, DFW has grown its passenger traffic by 50 percent and exceeded the wildest expectations of our founders to become the third-busiest airport in the world.”
“Moving forward with Terminal F in this way ensures that DFW and American maintain that momentum.”
For more info, head to americanairlines.com.au
