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What It’s Like to Fly Onboard Southwest’s New Boeing 737 MAX 8

October 2, 2017 Joe Pesek

“My name is Gary Kelly, and I am an employee here at Southwest Airlines.” This was the unique start that Southwest’s CEO, Gary Kelly, had to say when his team opened the door for the

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Icelandair Lands at DFW, Direct Challenge to WOW Air

September 15, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday another Reykjavik based carrier, Icelandair, announced nonstop flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of Texas’ largest and busiest metroplexes. The airline is second to announce flights to Keflavik International Airport

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Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

August 30, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Tuesday afternoon, Southwest became the first airline in the U.S. to take delivery of the 737 MAX 8. According to the airline, they will begin working to get the aircraft on schedule for

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The Best of Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

June 20, 2017 Parker Davis

Texas. Its history is a long and complicated one, having been a part of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and finally, the United States of America. In 1845,

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Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

June 5, 2017 Ryan Ewing

American’s AstroJet retro paint scheme has been a long-enduring staple of the airline’s fleet. It is beloved among aviation enthusiasts and airline employees alike while still being recognizable by seasoned passengers. The original livery was

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American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome

May 5, 2017 Matthew Garcia

On Friday, American Airlines launched three new daily seasonal routes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Dallas-Fort Worth-based carrier will fly to Amsterdam, Rome, and Barcelona until September 30. The

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Alaska Airlines to Keep Virgin America Gates at Dallas Love Field

April 11, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Last week, Alaska Airlines confirmed that it plans to continue the operation of flights out of Dallas Love Field after its acquisition of Virgin America last year. As a part of the purchase, Alaska inherited

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Southwest Airlines Initiates $800 Million Modernization Plan

March 22, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Beginning in May, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will be replacing paper tickets with electronic tickets. Additionally, the airline will be saying goodbye to its outdated, yet charming “tube system” used by ramp personnel to communicate key

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DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

March 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Over the past few years, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has been working to improve the customer experience for passengers being the fourth busiest airport in the nation. In February of 2016, the airport signed a

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A History of DFW’s Revived Terminal E

February 23, 2017 Parker Davis

Back in 1974, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened with four terminals, one of which was christened “Terminal 4E.” Delta Air Lines quickly moved into the space, establishing a mini-hub out of the terminal (called “Easy

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Legend Airlines

February 16, 2017 Ian McMurtry

While many carriers start with a vision and operational aircraft, Legend Airlines started with a vision and a court case. T. Allan McArtor, a former FAA employee, wanted to bypass the Wright Amendment and fly

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Who Deserves to Fly into Dallas-Love Field: The History Behind the Debate

July 10, 2015 Joe Pesek

Over the past few weeks, arguments have continued to heat up regarding one simple question; should Delta be allowed to fly into Dallas-Love Field, or be forced to fly only into Dallas-Ft. Worth International? While

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What It’s Like to Fly Onboard Southwest’s New Boeing 737 MAX 8

Icelandair Lands at DFW, Direct Challenge to WOW Air

Photos: Southwest’s 737 MAX 8 Arrives at Dallas Love Field

The Best of Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome

Alaska Airlines to Keep Virgin America Gates at Dallas Love Field

Southwest Airlines Initiates $800 Million Modernization Plan

DFW Airport Develops New App for Apple TV Users

A History of DFW’s Revived Terminal E

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Legend Airlines

Who Deserves to Fly into Dallas-Love Field: The History Behind the Debate

Going Out With A Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Delta Remains Committed to C Series Order Despite Recent Tensions

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

Airbus A330neo Takes First Flight in Toulouse

Alaska Bids Farewell to Beloved 737-400 Combi Fleet