American Airlines activates four new gates at Dallas Fort Worth

Four new American Airlines gates began handling flights at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Oct. 21.

The carrier activated gates A10, A11, A13, and A15 in the Terminal A pier. The airline stated that the remaining six gates in the expansion will open over the next several weeks. This 140,000-square-foot addition follows a similar pier-style project at Terminal C, which added nine gates when it opened in June.

Jim Moses, American’s senior vice president of DFW Hub Operations, described the launch as a milestone for the airline and the region. He noted that the investment aims to strengthen the network and improve the travel experience at the company’s largest hub. "This investment is about more than expanding capacity at DFW," Moses said.

Terminal A is set to become the busiest terminal for the airline. Company officials expect more than 200 departures on peak days at this location. The new pier includes seating with power outlets at every seat, electronic boarding gates, and additional space for dining and shopping.

Construction on the project began in 2024. Workers used a modular method, building sections on the airport campus before transporting them to the pier site. American Airlines is using the same construction technique for Terminal F, a 31-gate facility that will serve as the carrier’s flagship terminal when it is completed next year. That terminal will include The Provisions by Admirals Club lounge.

Kenneth Buchanan, DFW Airport’s executive vice president and chief revenue officer, said the expansion allows the airport to serve tens of millions of travelers annually. He emphasized that the new pier provides an opportunity for local businesses to contribute to the arrival and departure experience. "This is also an opportunity for local businesses and our partners to help create an unmistakable sense of place," Buchanan said.

The airport and the airline both highlighted the ongoing improvements to roadways and access alongside the new terminal spaces. The Terminal A expansion represents the first phase of a larger infrastructure update at the hub.