Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines have announced a new agreement designed to expand and accelerate the airport’s Terminal F project. The agreement extends DFW and American’s Use and Lease Agreement to 2043 as well increases the project’s investment to approximately $4 billion, which will be used to double the terminal gates and add additional amenities, connect the facility to the rest of the airport via the Skylink transit system, build a new parking garage and accelerate current phases of construction. The project, which is part of the airport’s ongoing $12-billion DFW Forward capital improvement plan, is currently in its first phase of construction scheduled to complete in 2027.
“DFW airport is getting even bigger and better with the exciting new plans for Terminal F,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. “This monumental investment by American Airlines is set to elevate an already world-class international airport. This is yet another example of how the growing partnership between American Airlines and DFW airport continues to strengthen Dallas’ gateway to the rest of the world while boosting our economy and reinforcing our status as a premier international city.”
“Fort Worth-based American Airlines continues to double down on DFW as its home base with another major investment in the airport’s infrastructure and long-term health,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “Today’s announcement ensures that DFW will be ready to accommodate the historic growth happening in Fort Worth and all of North Texas into the future.”
“DFW is growing fast, and we are committed to sharing this economic opportunity with businesses in our community as we move forward,” added DeMetris Sampson, chair of the DFW board of directors. “DFW has become the economic engine of our region, and we know that this investment will ensure the long-term sustainability of the airport.”
“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,” said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW. “Thanks to our close partnership with Robert Isom, American Airlines remains a competitive advantage that continues to show the strength of the airport as a global hub that is supporting the massive economic growth of the Dallas Fort Worth region. Moving forward with Terminal F in this way ensures that DFW and American maintain that momentum.”
“DFW is America’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,” said Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines. “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. We thank Mayor Johnson, Mayor Parker, the rest of the DFW airport Board, and Sean and the DFW team for their partnership. We’re excited for the future at DFW and all the growth that’s to come in North Texas.”
