Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport
and American Airlines have unveiled plans to develop a sixth
terminal.
The plans call for DFW to invest up to $3 to
$3.5 billion in terminal improvements, including the construction
of Terminal F and enhancements to Terminal C.
The identified site south of Terminal D provides
significant flexibility for phasing in the number of gates for
Terminal F, with a long-term projection of up to 24 gates.
DFW and American
anticipate the investment to be financed by bonds and repaid
through airlines rates and charges over the life of the bonds.
“This announcement sets the stage for DFW
Airport’s next 50 years,” said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW Airport.
“The new Terminal F and the expansion that could follow will
provide the region with the growth it needs to compete with
international business centers. The airport is growing faster than
ever, and it needs to keep pace with the Dallas-Fort Worth economy
to provide jobs and connections for businesses and families. We’re
grateful to Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy
Price and Board Chairman Bill Meadows for their leadership. I want
to especially recognize American for its commitment to DFW
Airport. We look forward to working together to deliver what will
be an efficient, modern terminal with a state-of-the-art customer
experience.”
Terminal F is expected to make use of the latest
and most
innovative technologies that will help to facilitate the movement of customers,
maintain cost efficiencies for airlines and improve operational
performance.
“We look forward to accommodating the continued
growth of our city and the region through infrastructure
improvements and expansion at DFW Airport,” said Fort Worth Mayor,
Betsy Price. “We’re glad to see DFW’s anchor carrier, American
Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, collaborate with the
airport to take this area to new heights. This new terminal will
further fuel economic development and job growth in our region.”
Design work for Terminal F is expected to begin
immediately.
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