TCU study: American’s DFW hub supports $70 billion in annual North Texas economic output

• American Airlines highlighted a TCU analysis estimating its DFW hub supports about USD 70 billion in annual economic output.
• The study estimated the hub supports about 350,000 jobs across North Texas.
• Connectivity at DFW was cited as a competitive advantage in attracting corporate headquarters, with more than 100 relocations since 2018.
• American accounts for about 82% of DFW commercial passenger traffic, serving 69 million passengers a year.
• The carrier outlined a nearly USD 4 billion Terminal F expansion plan to add capacity for regional growth.

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