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DFW International Airport Expects 2.2 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
DFW estimates 2.2 million passengers will pass through its terminals for
the 13-day
"We realize it has been a particularly difficult year for air travel,
given the weather and operational challenges the airlines have faced," said
In fact, Fegan sat down in Terminal A for an online chat with passengers entitled "Ask Jeff." Typing answers to travel-related questions from one of the airport's new free power and internet kiosks developed by Clear Channel, Fegan told passengers, "We know you have a choice when you choose airports, and we hope you will choose DFW every time."
Meanwhile, Airport employees who are part of the nationally acclaimed Holiday Helpers campaign assisted passengers through checkpoints and worked with Airport Ambassadors to keep security lines moving. DFW is recognized for having some of the fastest security lines in the nation, with wait times 10 minutes or less in most cases. The volunteers are spending considerable time assisting travelers with their liquids and gels as part of the Transportation Security Administration's 3-1-1 program. More information about those 3-1-1 rules can be found at http://www.tsa.gov.
Holiday Entertainment:
The Airport dispatched a variety of musical groups and other entertainers across its five terminals. Strolling entertainers serenaded passengers with holiday music, magic tricks, balloons and more. And children were given travel gifts and crafts to entertain them on their journey.
Holiday Helpers:
Created in the first holidays following
A New Podcast:
DFW was the first airport in the world to produce its own podcasts. The
latest edition debuts this week and gives a tour of the Airport's
Traveler TechFest:
DFW's display of its techno-friendly amenities for road warriors and traveling families debuted to extremely positive feedback last week -- and the technology items available for that last-minute gift are plentiful and available in each terminal. Log onto http://www.dfwairport.com/techfest for more information.
Parking Break:
For travelers flying out of DFW International Airport during the
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