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03/17/2026

Forever Forward at DFW: Terminal C pier brings new gates and enhanced experience

In the latest episode of Forever ForwardSM at DFW, hear from American’s Vice President of DFW Hub Operations Rich Ashlin as he gives a sneak peek of what the airline’s customers and team members can expect with the new Terminal C pier at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The addition brings more than just nine new gates. The pier brings new concessions, new seating and a game-changing bag storage system.

Forever ForwardSM at DFW is American’s new shortform video series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the multiyear modernization across DFW. As American’s hometown airport and largest hub, DFW hosts more passengers than any other airport in the airline’s network. American is investing billions of dollars to modernize and strengthen its flagship hub, delivering a much smoother experience for our customers and team members, providing more certainty with their schedules and connections, and improving DFW’s resilience to handle severe weather and other disruptions.

Forever ForwardSM at DFW showcases the exciting updates customers will see over the next several years and is part of American’s long-standing commitment to Texas and the many communities in the airline’s network, bringing customers along as milestones land.

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About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of caring for people on life’s journey every day.

The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.

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