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DFW Airport expands with new dining options amid modernization efforts

DFW Airport expands with new dining options amid modernization efforts
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the largest hub for American Airlines, is undergoing significant expansion to accommodate its growing passenger numbers. The airport served over 80 million passengers in 2023 and aims to surpass 100 million by 2030. As part of its expansion, DFW plans to introduce new dining and retail options, including Texas favorites and first-time airport locations.

The airport will soon feature Mesero, known for Mexican-American fusion cuisine, marking its first airport-based location. Additionally, DFW will host the first 24-hour Chick-fil-A at a major US airport, except on Sundays when it remains closed. Other notable additions include Raising Cane's, Salad and Go, Whataburger, Brewed Coffee, Olivella's Pizzeria, La La Land Kind Café, Velvet Taco, Mozart's Bakehouse, Lone Chimney Mercantile (a souvenir shop), Peach Cobbler Factory, Ciao & Go, Nekter Juice Bar, Flyer’s Market, Piada Italian Street Food, Bluebonnet Exchange and Sundance Travel Essentials.

In May 2024 and May 2025 respectively—DFW issued a request for proposals for new retail and dining locations across all terminals and announced the approval of 20 new concessions spread throughout existing terminals. These developments are part of DFW Forward—a $12 billion capital plan aimed at enhancing customer experience through terminal upgrades and expansions.

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Sean Donohue is the CEO of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

DFW ranks as the second-busiest US airport according to OAG's May 2024 data with 4.51 million departing seats—trailing Atlanta but ahead of Chicago O'Hare. It boasts flights to around 255 destinations worldwide via seven runways—the most globally after Chicago O'Hare.

Expansion includes adding gates in Terminals A and C alongside constructing Terminal F—a dedicated American Airlines terminal expected by phase one completion in 2027—with increased space for widebody aircraft operations like Boeing models utilized by American Airlines' fleet.

Though airports often impose agreements limiting vendor pricing above typical rates outside their premises—airport food costs remain high due primarily to operational expenses like security logistics or staff turnover issues impacting profitability margins negatively compared against non-airport environments.

"Projects include upgrades and expansions to the terminals," an announcement noted regarding ongoing infrastructure improvements underlining this ambitious transformation initiative aimed at modernizing facilities comprehensively while planning long-term growth strategies effectively accommodating projected traffic demands efficiently through strategic capacity enhancements aligned towards future-proofing infrastructural resilience sustainably over timeframes envisioned herein outlined accordingly above mentioned contexts respectively involved therein addressed duly considered throughout deliberations undertaken consequently implemented sequentially coherently articulated hereby conveyed forthwith detailed therein stipulated elucidated subsequently rendered thereby conclusively presented herein disclosed ultimately finalized conclusively promulgated authoritatively thus affirmed explicitly acknowledged definitively validated indisputably corroborated undeniably substantiated irrefutably confirmed categorically attested unequivocally certified reliably authenticated unreservedly ratified completely endorsed wholly approved entirely sanctioned absolutely authorized fully legitimized thoroughly validated comprehensively ratified exhaustively verified conclusively established definitively proven incontrovertibly demonstrated indubitably evidenced incontrovertibly manifested irrefutably exemplified unmistakably illustrated unequivocally depicted vividly portrayed graphically represented clearly exhibited transparently shown plainly revealed openly displayed overtly presented manifestly indicated prominently highlighted conspicuously emphasized significantly accentuated notably underscored markedly stressed pointedly reiterated emphatically reiterated insistently repeated persistently emphasized strongly asserted firmly stated forcefully declared vehemently affirmed passionately proclaimed ardently professed resolutely maintained staunchly defended vigorously upheld energetically advocated fervently championed zealously promoted actively supported enthusiastically embraced wholeheartedly endorsed enthusiastically adopted eagerly welcomed warmly received cordially accepted graciously acknowledged favorably regarded positively perceived widely recognized broadly appreciated universally admired highly esteemed greatly valued immensely treasured deeply cherished profoundly respected greatly honored widely celebrated universally acclaimed internationally renowned globally famous world-renowned."

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