American Airlines Unveils 15 New DFW Gates Just in Time for Summer

Travel insights from Jenna Buege, contributing editor of The Compass

Jenna Buege Published May 29, 2019

American Airlines just made summer travel easier.

The airline recently opened 15 new gates at Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Terminal E Satellite. An extension of Terminal E, Terminal E Satellite can be accessed through an underground walkway near gate E21. The tunnel spans a daunting 500 feet, but don’t worry it’s equipped with moving walkways to assist travels as they do the terminal shuffle.

In addition to the new gates, DFW is also celebrating the opening of two new restaurants, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and Whataburger. Terminal E Satellite is also set for a pending Admiral’s Club scheduled to open later this year.

American Airlines has enjoyed tremendous growth recently, especially in its largest city, Dallas-Forth Worth. The expansion of Terminal E Satellite is a temporary solution to assist the airliner until the airport can build a sixth terminal, Terminal F, to meet American Airlines’ needs for years to come.

About the Author

Jenna Buege is a Milwaukee-based writer and editor who loves exploring the great outdoors, spending time with her two black cats and jetting off on exciting, sometimes strange, adventures. She joined the VAX VacationAccess team in 2018 and takes pride in being a reliable source for travel advisors as they navigate an ever-changing industry. Her favorite destination so far is Iceland, although Alaska and Germany are close seconds, and she’s always adding new places to her ever-growing travel wish list.