Texas airport issues “state of the airport” address
April 3, 2009
Dallas Forth Worth (DFW) International Airport CEO Jeff Fegan presented the “state of the airport” address to the board of directors Thursday, highlighting DFW’s success through tough economic times a
Dallas Forth Worth (DFW) International Airport CEO Jeff Fegan presented the “state of the airport” address to the board of directors Thursday, highlighting DFW’s success through tough economic times and calling for continued development and growth of the region’s economic engine.
“DFW is very aware of the current economic conditions affecting the aviation industry throughout the nation and the world,” said Fegan. “All the work we do at the airport is grounded in the vision of connecting the world, one of the key drivers of our success. We could not have achieved our goals without our engaged workforce who continuously strive to keep our airport very cost competitive for our airline partners.”
Airport news: Dallas International Airport connects with Down Under
January 14, 2011
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas – DFW International Airport today announced that Qantas Airways Ltd., the national airline of Australia, will begin nonstop service from Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth wi
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas – DFW International Airport today announced that Qantas Airways Ltd., the national airline of Australia, will begin nonstop service from Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth with four flights a week starting on May 16, 2011. The Qantas direct flight from DFW to Sydney will include a stop in Brisbane, Australia, giving DFW passengers unprecedented access to Australia and the South Pacific. Qantas will operate the new service to Dallas-Fort Worth utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
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FORT WORTH, Texas – Before long, South America will be the focus of two major international events – the next World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Before long, South America will be the focus of two major international events – the next World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games. Hoping to capitalize on a demand for flights to the country, American Airlines applied today to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to fly nonstop from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Plans are to fly three times a week beginning November 18, 2010.
“We are pleased to offer flights from American’s largest hub at DFW to the second largest city in South America,” said Peter Dolara, American’s senior vice president – Mexico Caribbean and Latin America. “Most existing service to Rio flies from gateways along the East Coast, and flights from DFW to Rio will provide substantial benefits to passengers and
American Eagle will operate the service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets.
“We are pleased to be adding service to Tampico,” said Peter Bowler, President and CEO of American Eagle Airlines. “This will be the eighth city in Mexico that American Eagle will serve from DFW Airport.”
“Nothing opens the door to new economic opportunity quite like a new flight to a new destination,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief. “We congratulate American Eagle for continuing to build their impressive hub operation at DFW, and for continuing to give North Texans the best opportunities to expand our local markets and spark tourism and trade.”