Recently, Dallas in Texas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was named 'Airport of the Year' byATWAir Transport World (ATW), a leading global media brand in the aviation industry with50years of history. This award recognizesDFWthe airport’s innovations in passenger experience, sustainability, cost-efficiency, operational efficiency, and collaboration within the industry community, further advancing the aviation economic benefits of the Dallas–Fort Worth region.-the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
DFWThe airport Image source:DFW
DFWThe airport’s CEOSean Donohuesaid: 'It is a great honorDFWfor our airport to receive the Airport of the Year award. This honor belongs to the nearly2000employees of the airport.DFWThe airport is experiencing its fastest growth in over a decade, and we believe this will drive innovation and collaboration in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, further enhancing our service quality.'-the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
Dallas MayorMike Rawlingsadded: 'This honor also representsDFWthe airport as an engine of growth for Dallas and all our regional partners. I truly believe this is the best international airport in the United States, and in recent years, the world has taken notice. Businesses are rapidly moving to the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and the number of-destinations and direct flights from Dallas–Fort WorthDFWis a key factor in that decision.'
Dallas city skyline Image source: Texas Tourism Office
'The Airport of the Year award demonstrates the success our airport and region have achieved on a global scale,' said Fort Worth MayorBetsy Price. 'A few years ago, the airport’s board andDFWteam developed a strategic plan to shape the future, and that vision has now been realized.'
45ForATWyears, the Aviation Achievement Awards have recognized the best companies and talent in the global aviation industry. In addition toDFWBeyond airports, recent winners have also included Hong Kong International Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and Singapore Changi Airport. “Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is innovative, operationally excellent, and focused on serving both customers and airlines,” ATWsaid the Editor-in-ChiefKaren Walker.DFW“It invests in infrastructure and technology to enhance its facilities, efficiency, and sustainability, maintaining the operational standards of a major global hub.DFWIt is very deservingATWof the title of World’s Best Airport this year.”
Fort Worth city skyline Image source: Official website of Visit Fort Worth Photography:Joseph Haubert
2019In [year],DFWit is expected that with the addition of new domestic and international routes, the airport will handle an average daily traffic of20million passengers and1900flights.2018In [year], the airport achieved several milestones.
• Announced [number] new destinations, making its domestic route network larger than any other U.S. airport28• Announced [number] new international flights, doubling its frequency and destinations on European routes
• Invested [$number] billion to renovate three terminals9• Achieved Carbon Neutral certification for the third consecutive year, making it the world’s largest carbon-neutral airport
• Pioneered terminal innovation with electrochromic glass technology, a new “Experience Center,” and a pilot program for biometric technology20About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
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) serves [number] million passengers annually, ranking among the world’s premier super-hub airports; it connects to
domestic andDFWinternational destinations.6900Through modernized facilities, it continuously enhances the customer experience and upgrades service amenities.182Located between Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas, it is a key economic driver for the North Texas region, generating over [$number] billion annually by linking business and leisure travelers.62international destinations.DFWEnhancing the customer experience through modern facilities and continuously updating service amenities.DFWLocated between Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas, it is a major economic driver in the North Texas region. It generates over370billion-dollar economic impact.2019year,DFWthe airport was awarded the “World’s Best Airport” prize by Air Transport World (ATW).