Following a smooth 10-hour flight over the Atlantic, American Airlines inaugural Flight 36 touched down at Madrid Barajas International Airport. First Lady of Texas Anita Perry, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board members as well as North Texas business and civic leaders were among the first to deplane. The North Texas delegation has embarked on a trade mission to not only bring new economic opportunities, new jobs, and new international trade to Dallas/Fort Worth, but also to strengthen the cultural connections between North Texas and the world.
Businesses and individuals alike will benefit from this new, daily nonstop service. DFW travelers now will be able to enjoy 162 connections to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia through Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers coming to DFW from Madrid will enjoy a wide range of connection options, 171 destinations in all, via the world-renowned International Terminal D.
During this trade mission, the North Texas delegation will meet with key business, travel and civic officials at a range of events to raise awareness of the enhanced accessibility to North Texas and the world that Spanish travelers will gain from the new American Airlines service to Madrid.
Isabel Garcia, a resident of Irving and originally from Spain, said, "I am so happy that there is a non-stop flight into Madrid. Previously I would always have to go through Miami and the layovers seem eternal. My family, specially my Mom, will also be able to fly in and visit me in Irving."
Businesses and individuals alike will benefit from this new, daily nonstop service. DFW travelers now will be able to enjoy 162 connections to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia through Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers coming to DFW from Madrid will enjoy a wide range of connection options, 171 destinations in all, via the world-renowned International Terminal D.
During this trade mission, the North Texas delegation will meet with key business, travel and civic officials at a range of events to raise awareness of the enhanced accessibility to North Texas and the world that Spanish travelers will gain from the new American Airlines service to Madrid.
Irving benefits greatly from DFW Airport. Approximately 3,340 acres of DFW Airport property are located in the City of Irving. In 2007, the City collected approximately $1.5 million in taxes on this property.
