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  With exceptional service and an eye on the future, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has earned the title of - Best Airport in North America. Dedicated in September 1973, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport began operations on January 13, 1974. So much has changed since then, and this airport has advanced with the times.  The Airports Council International recognized the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with the 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award for Best Airport that serves over 40 million passengers in North America. The ACI ASQ award is reflective of DFW Airport’s commitment to providing a memorable and unique customer experience to all who fly through DFW Airport. “To be named the Best Airport in North America by ACI is a tremendous honor and is reflective of the hard work we have done to elevate our customer experience,” said Chief Executive Officer Sean Donohue. “I want to thank and recognize all of our employees, especially our front-line custom...

From the smaller fossils to the huge full skeletons, it is hard to imagine that millions of years ago that Mastodons roamed the landscape around Waco, Texas. Not only have skeletons of 65,000-year-old Mammoths been excavated in the area; the skeletal remains of a 10,000 year-old man and child were also found. This ancient history and more can be shared with family and friends with a visit the Mayborn Museum Complex, located at 1300 S. University Parks Drive. What you may not know is that Waco is one of the most important paleontological sites in the world where researchers gather to study the largest concentration of mammoths to have died from a single event. Relatives of both Woolly Mammoths and Mastodons, Columbian Mammoths most closely resembled modern-day African and Asian elephants. Drawn to the riverbed in what was believed to be a time of severe drought, these enormous creatures were caught in a flash flood and unable to escape the torrential downpour. During their investigation...

  Secretary Gates joined troops as part of the DFW Airport’s renowned “Welcome Home a Hero” program. DFW Airport was pleased to welcome the Secretary to International Terminal D as more than 200 troops flew in for a well-deserved, two-week R&R trip to see family, friends and loved ones. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of only two in the United States to host USO R&R flights. To date, these flights have brought nearly 500,000 troops home to visit their family and friends. Thank you for your service! Take Flight To check current news, flight schedules and other information, please visit the  Dallas Fort Worth International Airport  website. Photo Credits: DFW International Airport/

  The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is excited to offer several U.S. servicemen and women a special surprise on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Awaiting their arrival will be not only by their friends and family, but also by several of the NHL All-Stars and the Stanley Cup. These All-Stars are currently in Dallas, preparing to play in Wednesday’s All Star Game at the American Airlines Center. Despite a jam-packed schedule leading up to the game, many of the world’s greatest athletes are selflessly giving of their time to honor our nation’s troops as they arrive home at DFW International Airport. The NHL All-Stars are one of many groups that have rallied to support our nation’s brave servicemen and women as they return home, since the launch of the USO’s Rest and Recuperation (R&R) program more than two years ago. This is a wonderful opportunity for your audience not only to experience the NHL All-Stars giving back to our nation, but also to experience the emotion and excitement su...

  The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Holiday Helpers program is set to kick-off the summer travel season. The Holiday Helpers are a special group of volunteers that can be found out in force with Airport Ambassadors distributing summer travel goodies to passengers. Look for fun, live entertainment playing  throughout the terminals as these cheerful characters welcome all to DFW. We thank the Holiday Helpers for their dedication. This all volunteer employee group was born after the tragic events of September 11, 2001 to brighten our travels. They will also distribute free drink samples, from Pepsi and bring a smile to passengers they meet.  While visiting Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, look for art located in the Skylink Stations and throughout International Terminal D, DFW showcases a world-class $6 million visual arts program featuring paintings, floor medallions, sculptures and interactive pieces as well as the Nasher Sculpture Garden outside of ...