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Chris McLaughlin points to multi-airport metro trends as McKinney advances commercial terminal plans.

Qantas’ A380 makes its triumphant return to Dallas/Fort Worth for the first time since 2020, and we had the pleasure of being part of its journey.

A third airport in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is one step closer to reality. Last week, the McKinney National Airport received $52.4 million in funding.

American is set to introduce service to a new airport in the spring. Currently, only one other airline serves the region.

Often – at least during the regular season – these teams charter multiple narrowbody aircraft to move teams and staff around the country.

Airport management has already said that some airlines have expressed interest in serving the new commercial facility, which is set to open in 2026.

American’s inaugural Dallas/Fort Worth-Brisbane flight on Saturday clocked in at exactly 16 hours, per FlightAware tracking data.

American has changed some of its schedules for the coming winter season, predominantly on widebody routes as well as a handful of short-haul flights.

Starting later this year, the carrier plans to add new routes from Bangor, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lancaster, Lansing, and Pensacola.

American plans to bolster some of its international offerings with additional frequencies and larger aircraft later this year.