{"id":122863,"date":"2024-09-04T16:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/04\/dfw-plans-overhaul-of-busiest-oldest-terminal-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T16:00:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:00:26","slug":"dfw-plans-overhaul-of-busiest-oldest-terminal-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/04\/dfw-plans-overhaul-of-busiest-oldest-terminal-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"DFW plans overhaul of busiest, oldest terminal &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is planning a major face-lift for its busiest but most dated terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, airport leaders joined forces with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines<\/a> on a ceremonial kickoff to a multibillion-dollar overhaul for DFW&#8217;s Terminal C.<\/p>\n<p>The project will see construction crews overhaul the facilities of the terminal over the next six years, bringing passengers more airy, natural light-filled concourses with updated check-in, security and shopping areas, plus new restrooms and added lounge space.<\/p>\n<p>The $3 billion transformation of Terminal C marks a big step forward for the 50-year-old airport and American, which calls DFW home and is by far the airport&#8217;s biggest tenant.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-dfw-terminal-c.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Terminal C. SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"in-need-of-a-refresh\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">In need of a refresh<\/h2>\n<p>While other DFW terminals offer more modern facilities for travelers and airlines, Terminal C is far more outdated \u2014 yet remains the busiest for passengers, and a major part of American&#8217;s DFW hub operation.<\/p>\n<p>The airport&#8217;s newest terminal, D, where many international flights originate, opened in 2005. Meanwhile, Terminals A, B and E have each received major renovations since their inception.<\/p>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s Terminal C&#8217;s turn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best credit cards for American Airlines flyers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What the refreshed Terminal C will look like<\/h3>\n<p>Design renderings unveiled by the airport show better-lit concourses and modernized retail spaces will greet passengers inside the overhauled 1.1 million square foot facility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1194657261 tpg-image\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:50.5%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Terminal_C_Reconstruction_DFW_3.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>DFW<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a clear improvement over the more sterile design travelers find in much of the terminal today, as seen in the below photo of last week&#8217;s wall-hammering that marked the start of the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tulum-new-airport-us-flights\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">On board American&#8217;s inaugural flight from DFW to Tulum&#8217;s new airport<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/Term_C_Construction_Event_2024_FINAL_2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">DFW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The plans call for construction crews to completely overhaul the aging terminal. Crews will remove more than 400 columns that currently block passengers&#8217; views of the airfield and, quite literally, raise the roof of the building. That, along with new, larger glass windows should allow far more natural light to spill into the building.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, there will be practical improvements, too, from new shops and restaurants to updated ticketing areas, security checkpoints and other spaces.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional expansion plans<\/h3>\n<p>At the same time, construction crews will also get to work expanding pier-style concourses in both Terminal C and Terminal A, which will give the airport extra gate space to work with.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.3125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/2.2-Terminal-C-Pier.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Rendering of planned Terminal C pier expansion at Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). DFW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In all, Terminal C will see 18 gates reconstructed, five gates rebuilt, and four entirely new gates added.<\/p>\n<p>DFW has existing pier-style gate facilities, like the one shown in the below photo taken in late 2022.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/concourse-at-DFW.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Overlooking a concourse from the Skylink at Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pier expansion at Terminal A will give that facility five rebuilt gates, and five new ones.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-larger-dfw-forward-plan\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">A larger &#8216;DFW Forward&#8217; plan<\/h2>\n<p>The work on Terminal C is also just one part of a much larger, $9 billion transformation of America&#8217;s second-busiest airport planned over the coming decade \u2014 its biggest face-lift since opening in 1974.<\/p>\n<h3>New Terminal F planned<\/h3>\n<p>Among the changes, the airport is moving forward with plans to start construction on an entirely new sixth terminal: Terminal F.  The 400,000 square-foot, $1.6 billion terminal which will someday offer 15 gates and a direct connection to DFW&#8217;s airside Skylink train.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we grow closer to serving 100 million passengers each year, it&#8217;s time for DFW to enhance our remaining legacy terminal and imagine brand new ones,&#8221; DFW CEO Sean Donohue said in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwairport.com\/dfwnewsroom\/dfw-airport-announces-start-of-work-on-9b-capital-plan-with-terminal-c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an Aug. 29 statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/capital-one-lounge-dfw\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>It lives up to the hype: Our review of the Capital One Lounge at DFW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.3125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/09\/aa-planes-dfw.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">PATRICK T. FALLON\/BLOOMBERG\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Accommodating future growth<\/h3>\n<p>DFW was not just the second-busiest airport in the U.S. in 2023, but the third-busiest in the world, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/busiest-airports-in-the-world-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">annual rankings<\/a> from Airports Council International.<\/p>\n<p>The total number of seats on commercial flights departing from DFW rose 18% in 2024 versus 2019, five years ago, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. They&#8217;re up 35% over 2014, a decade ago.<\/p>\n<p>The airport is expected to grow its passenger traffic by around 25% between now and 2030, Donohue said at an industry conference last fall.<\/p>\n<p>Not coincidentally, DFW hopes its work on Terminals C and F will be complete before then \u2014 and hopes to wrap up construction of the pier expansions in Terminals A and C even sooner, by 2026.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/dallas-fort-worth-terminal-c-overhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is planning a major face-lift for its busiest but most dated terminal. Last week, airport leaders joined forces with American Airlines on a ceremonial kickoff to a multibillion-dollar overhaul for DFW&#8217;s Terminal C. The project will see construction crews overhaul the facilities of the terminal over the next six [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":122864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-122863","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122863"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122863\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/122864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}