Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport News

US Adds Faster Screening To More Airports

February 8, 2012

A pilot scheme that moves passengers through pre-flight security screening more quickly if they volunteer information about themselves in advance is set to expand to 28 of the nation's busiest airports, US officials said on Wednesday.
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Woman Takes Gun In Handbag Onto Flight

January 19, 2012

A 65-year-old woman made it past a checkpoint and onto a flight at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Wednesday with a revolver tucked away in her handbag, and was only stopped after the plane was called back to the gate, the airport said.
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AMR Woes May Hit Dallas, Miami, Chicago Airports

December 3, 2011

The finances of three major US airports could weaken from the bankruptcy of American Airlines and its parent company, Fitch Ratings said on Friday as it revised rating outlooks on some of their debt.
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US Airport Bonds Eyed In American Bankruptcy

November 30, 2011

The move by American Airlines to seek bankruptcy protection on Tuesday raised concerns over billions of dollars of tax-exempt debt, particularly issued by airports where the carrier has a big presence.
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US Plans To Speed Up Airport Security Checks

October 5, 2011

Frequent flyers in the United States who undergo prior government background checks are being allowed through airport security screening faster under an initiative being developed by the Transportation Security Administration, the agency said.
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Four US Airports To Test Expedited Screening

July 15, 2011

US authorities will begin allowing some frequent fliers later this year to participate in an expedited screening trial at four hub airports, the Transportation Security Administration said on Thursday.
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Texas 'Anti-groping' Airport Security Legislation Dies

June 30, 2011

A bill seeking to ban invasive pat-downs by airport security officials failed to get final approval by the Texas legislature before lawmakers ended their special session on Wednesday.
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