American Airlines and Dallas-Fort Worth Unveil Plans for New Terminal F

American Airlines and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport have revealed plans for a new state-of-the-art terminal for customers.  The larger Terminal F will double the number of gates, include new facilities to expand international operations and more.

American Airlines and DFW Unveil Plans for an Expansion of Terminal F - Courtesy American Airlines

On Thursday (May 1, 2025), American Airlines revealed plans for a new, larger, state-of-the-art Terminal F at Dallas -Fort Worth (DFW) international Airport.  The expansion will double the number of boarding gates and include new facilities to expand international operations.  Additionally, Terminal F will feature increased lounge and premium space, a new lobby check-in experience and a dedicated parking garage.  American and DFW plan on investing approximately $4 billion to create DFW’s signature terminal experience, which will be operated entirely by American Airlines.  This agreement also extends American’s Use and Lease Agreement with DFW through 2043.

In Thursday’s announcement, American Airlines’ CEO, Robert Isom, said,

“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.  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.”

Also commenting on the new Terminal F expansion, DFW’s CEO, Sean Donohue, said,

“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.  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.”

In 2023, American and DFW reached a 10-year Use and Lease Agreement with pre-approved capital investments, including the construction of Terminal F as a 15-gate facility, which will be accessible from Terminal E via the airport’s Skylink system.  The Terminal F expansion will provide more space for widebody aircraft and international flight operations, while adding space for leading amenities, shops, restaurants and public art. 

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, DFW CEO Sean Donohue, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Chair of DFW Board of Directors DeMetris Sampson and American's CEO Robert Isom (L-R) at the special event at DFW - Courtesy American Airlines

The expanded Terminal F will also provide a walking connection to Terminal D in addition to a new Skylink station.  The new parking garage is designed with built-in curbside circulation and an innovative baggage drop and check-in area.  The first phase of the Terminal F expansion is currently underway and scheduled to be operational by 2027, with American planning to occupy all gates of the new terminal. 

Source: American Airlines