Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) anticipates a surge in travelers this spring break, estimating a record-breaking 4.6 million customers passing through between March 7 and March 25. This marks a 13% increase compared to the same period last year.
To accommodate the expected influx, DFW urges passengers to plan ahead for parking and arrival times, particularly on the busiest travel days: Friday, March 15, Sunday, March 17, and Friday, March 22. The airport foresees approximately 250,000 customers each day during these peaks.
Offering over 250 non-stop destinations, DFW stands as one of the nation's most well-connected airports. Popular destinations for this season's departures from DFW include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Cancún.
Ken Buchanan, DFW’s Executive Vice President of Revenue Management and Customer Experience, emphasized the importance of pre-planning for a smoother travel experience. "This year is shaping up to be the busiest spring break season on record at DFW," he said. "It's important for travelers to book their parking online ahead of time, arrive at the airport early, and allow extra time to relax and enjoy the airport before takeoff."
DFW offers various amenities, including valet parking, new restaurants, shops, and lounges. Buchanan encouraged travelers to make the most of these facilities by planning ahead for a stress-free journey.
For a smooth trip, customers should check out DFW’s Travel Tips, as well as the tools on its website and app. Customers can sign up for a new MyDFW account on DFW's website to store parking preferences and payment information, manage parking reservations and receive exclusive updates and promotions. Through the website, travelers can monitor parking lot occupancy levels to choose the best parking option. Customers can save by prebooking parking at any of the airport’s lots, and early planning for parking is encouraged for the best rates. Right now, customers can prebook their spot at DFW’s newly reopened Remote North lot at least 14 days before their arrival to secure a special rate as low as $4 a day. For this deal, travelers need to complete their booking by April 14 for a trip that concludes on or before May 10.
Garages at Terminals C and D tend to reach capacity faster than others. For American Airlines passengers, if these garages are full, parking, check-in, baggage drop, and security clearance are also available in Terminals A or B. After security, the Skylink train swiftly connects travelers to all five terminals. The mobile app also provides real-time updates on TSA wait times, helping travelers anticipate security clearance times and locate TSA Checkpoints and TSA PreCheck® lanes.
