Wow, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for subscribing!

😢me too, very nervous and my first time

Dallas is one of the most largest airports in the country by floor space, and you'll find that Dallas is pretty big, too!

Glad it was helpful! E is connected, too, but only via the people mover. The people mover operates 24/7, but if it's down for maintenance/technical issues, you have to connect landside, which will take extra time.

Curious if you made your connection in time? I have a 60 minute connection - hoping for no delays but wondering how it went for you. :)

Yes, I have a 50 minute layover in 1month,and am anxiety ridden. This video helped a lot, but I really don't want to miss my flight!!😢😢

I took the train out there this time, and it really puts into perspective how far it is from both cities! Gives them lots of room to spread out.

Speaking of the DFW Int'l Airport, it's one of some modern world class airports built during the Cold War. Others are IAD, IAH, and internationally, CDG and NRT, just to name a few. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Where and why?

Thank you :) DFW's only getting busier!

I know the escalator you're talking about; it seems impossibly tall!

That's good! Looking at the airport in a video, or even from the tarmac, may make it look scarier than it is!

Glad it was helpful, and safe travels!

Thanks for watching, and have a safe trip!

Thanks so much! Have a great trip!

@@MilesByFoot it was just about the easiest trip I've ever had aside from the waiting to get through US customs. But everything else was as smooth as can be. DFW is incredibly easy to get around. It took me 15 minutes to reach my gate

My pleasure!

This is about as slim as connections get these days, but the airline designs them to be doable. The people mover gets you from one side of the airport to the other in 10 minutes at the most, and it's usually a 5 minute walk at most from the gate you land and the Skylink station. You'll likely arrive at your gate during the boarding process.

​@MilesByFoot thank you!!! That makes me feel so much better!

I'm very excited to see the new terminal there!

One of my faves too!

It's a sight to behold, and really rewarding to experience parallel operations! The big one I think of for parallels here in the US is Detroit, so that's another good spot if that's your thing!

Berlin is home to the oldest, newest airport in the world! 🤣

How about that; I didn't know American used MDW!

@@MilesByFoot Yeah they only flew American nonstop too DWI at the time from midway. Our trip was Summer 2000. Heck I remember when midway had continental, ATA and northwest airlines before the mergers

Wow, have a wonderful trip! :)

And they have lots of incredible lounges to visit if you have Priority pass and especially the best one, the Capital one Lounge my parents visited and enjoyed Great airport to connect or visit on

It's an excellent design, and it's even made with expansion in mind! @robertolebron2296

DFW is full of well-positioned lounges for all types of travelers!

As long as you're ready to move!

That makes a lot of sense, actually. My research didn't tell me this, but it *feltI like it'd been there for a while, and wasn't purpose-built for American.

Me too

I didn't visit the corporate aviation terminal so I decided not to cover those. I imagine most folks flying a small airline will do a bit more research than the average traveler (I made the same call with the JSX connections between HOU and DAL earlier in the trip.) In the future, though, I'll put something in my video description to help folks out using those airlines, if I don't mention it in the video!

I few Southern Airways from ELD to DFW back in December of 2021, had a 2 hour layover before heading on to ELP. Almost didn't make it due to delays going back through security. Fun flight at 10,000 feet (cell service still worked).

It's really difficult to keep airports cool. Lots of people, they're built over hot tarmac, and there's no shade. Can't have the planes hitting trees! Airport authorities and engineers have to work extra hard to keep things cool, especially in a city as hot as Dallas. Sometimes it works better than others! Even my love for airports starts to wear down after a long layover. This particular tour of Dallas was after a marathon visit of my own; I think I was there for 10 hours this time.

Have a safe trip!

I agree. It all depends on where you're heading to next!

If I'm understanding you correctly, you're traveling to Australia via DFW, starting in Baltimore. If that's the case, then when stopping in Dallas, yes, you can use the Admirals Club on your Qantas Business ticket. The Admirals Club open to you is in Concourse D, next to gate D23!

Flown only out of terminal D and still amazes me with how huge, well maintained and efficient it is. Love field airport just doesn't compare it overall sucks

​@@furrycircuitry2378I couldn't agree more. I'm a fan of huge airports except DFW is the perfect example because everything is connected post security.

Nothing really prepares you for the scale!

@@MilesByFoot No absolutely not! I’m from NM and if you’ve been into our airport you can see why. Lol

@@jennifermora5265 was at ABQ many years ago, and it's quite a jump in size between the two. NM is awesome, though, always recommend it to folks looking for a trip to the American Southwest!

@@MilesByFoot Always come for the chile! Lol

After hearing from several commenters like yourself, I think there'd be some value to a video like that; thanks for your input! Most passengers are still required to remove their shoes when going through the TSA screening process, with the exception of young children or seniors over 75. If you sign up with TSA's Precheck program, I believe you don't have to remove your shoes, as well. If you're speaking specifically about DFW's parking situation, I might recommend the airport's website, which will give information on parking, as well as off-site lots that may offer a lower cost parking solution, but include a bit more of a hassle, such as a shuttle.

With very small text! That's great, I didn't know they were adding more service there, but that makes sens!

Nice!

Nice work!!

Incorrect as Maine has seasonal service

I could imagine; you land, see the terminal, and ask yourself, "Is that it?"

My research found that, too, but I guess I didn't remember when I recorded it!

@@MilesByFoot No worries!

You will not have another TSA checkpoint in DFW. You will clear security in Kansas City, landing "airside" at DFW (meaning you won't clear security again). I had occasion to visit Sri Lanka back in 2014 and really enjoyed my time there, especially the food!

Great guesses; New Hampshire and Delaware are right! There's actually two more states, as one has since dropped Dallas service since I last checked, that don't serve DFW besides those!

@@MilesByFoot Rhode Island then, because why fly into Providence when Boston is 40-50 miles away?

There it is!

You'll be on American, so there's no telling which terminal, I'm afraid. Flying to Maui from DFW will be a pretty long flight, though, so it's likely to be a good size plane. It could be departing from terminal C or D. The last three days, the flight from DFW to OGG (Maui's airport code) has departed from D. Be prepared to transit terminals, but remember, you won't need to leave security so don't sweat it!

You said it, not me :)

It's high on my list, as it's quite close to home, and its history is pretty dynamic! Probably some time this year!

You don't have to take the SkyLink; A and B are connected through an airside walkway that crosses the central road at DFW. However, it's almost certainly faster, especially if you're in low-numbered A gates (A20 or lower) or high-numbered B gates (B20 or higher). The higher your B gate, the farther you'll have to walk to get to A, and the lower your A gate, the farther you'll have to walk to get to B.

Yep, changed it; thanks!

@@MilesByFoot No problem! And as always I enjoyed the vids

Generally, the farther you are from the terminal, the cheaper the parking. Terminal parking will be the most expensive, but most convenient option with the shortest walking distances to the terminal. Like many big airports, you can reserve a parking spot ahead of time on DFW's website, which can save you money and time. At DFW, all terminals are connected past security by a people mover, so where you park doesn't matter as much as it might at other airports. If you're not flying on American (you can check in at Terminals A - D for them), you can take a free landside shuttle to Terminal D to check in; just allow an extra 15-20 minutes if you use a parking garage. As of now, you can park in the Terminal D parking lot, which runs about $13/day if you pre-order online ($91/week), while you can park in the Terminal A parking garage's "saver" section for around $9/day ($64/week). You can also reserve remote lot parking, too, where you take a shuttle from the lot to the terminal, and they run between $5 - $9/day. When parking remotely, allow 20-30 minutes extra to get to the terminal. DFW also offers off-site, independent parking with shuttles, which can be even cheaper!

@@MilesByFoot thank you so much for taking your time out

It's hard to say; DFW is a hub for American, so it could be anywhere. If I had to guess, I'd say A or B. These are 100% American terminals.

Central America is a widely-used term for countries south of the U.S. down to Panama, of which Mexico is the largest. Mexico City is in *both* Central America and North America!

@@MilesByFoot widely usage doesn't equate to correct usage. So still, It is incorrect. Central America starts at the southern border of Mexico.

You do not need to go through security again; all of DFW is connected airside.

@@MilesByFoot thank you - do you think 50 mins is enough time to land and get to a connecting gate? only have had connecting flights at Chicago and Phil.

It depends on what airline you're flying, but it appears that the only nonstop service to Narita is on American. If that's the case, you'll *very* likely be in Concourse D. It's not a certainty, but every flight to Narita from DFW in the last month departed from Concourse D. The aircraft used is a Boeing 787, which is large enough they can only fit it at certain gates, which makes it easier to be confident!

Most certainly, as long as you're not too delayed. You could easily do it in half that!

They're not in the same building, but if they're on the same airline and the flights go to similarly sized airports, they are likely close together. Even if your connecting flight is in another terminal, the airside train can get you to any terminal in just a few minutes.

@MilesByFoot OK thanks,I am just worried to death cause I am flying to Seattle to get on a cruise to Alaska but I have a layover in Dallas and I am nervous about missing my flight,which means I would miss the cruise

You can't go past the TSA checkpoint without a boarding pass for an outbound flight. They can meet you right outside of the checkpoint or on the curb. Just make sure you know which terminal they're landing in!

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The Skylink between terminals is wheelchair accessible and can be reached by elevator, and within the terminals, there are motorized courtesy vehicles that can take you around, like the one you see at 3:13. These can all be arranged through American, if that's who you're flying, either ahead of time (my recommendation) or from the check-in desks. If you're connecting here, you can also request them when you land from the gate agent, but allow quite a bit of extra time to transit when you do this (45-60 minutes extra, I'd say, especially during peak traffic times.) Check as much baggage as possible; I wouldn't bring more than a backpack or purse with you. The spaces between gates are huge, so I'd recommend courtesy vehicles for anyone with mobility concerns.

@@MilesByFoot thanks for the detailed information it’s very helpful for my mom and anyone else needing these services. Yes taking AA.

One big airport to another big airport! If you're flying American Airlines, you can use Terminal A, B, or C, head inside, then check your luggage with an airline agent if you have any you can't carry with you. While you can do this with an agent, you can also use an automated kiosk. I'd recommend an agent for your first time :) After checking your bag, head to the TSA checkpoint beyond the check-in area. The TSA agent will need to see your ID and your boarding pass (or the QR code on your phone). Once they've verified your documents, you'll head to a line where you'll place everything you're carrying in plastic bins to be scanned by an x-ray machine to make sure nothing you're carrying is dangerous. This is pretty extensive, so you'll need to empty your pockets, take off your shoes, jewelry, and sometimes even your belt. I always chew gum when I fly, and it'll even pick up a gum wrapper in my pocket if I forget! Large electronics like tablets, game consoles, and laptops need to be taken out of the backpack, suitcase, or grocery bag you're carrying it in and put in its own bin to go through the machine. You can't carry large liquid containers through security, nothing over 3 oz (empty containers are fine). To earn extra brownie points, put any liquids you do have in a clear Ziploc bag and run them through the x-ray machine separately. Once you're clean, a TSA agent will have you walk through a special machine which scans your body for dangerous items. Just hold your hands above your head, elbows out to the side while it does its thing. The TSA agent may need to wave their magic wand (a handheld scanner) around your body if the scanner detected something unusual. If you have medical devices in your body, like a metal plate or a pacemaker, it's a good idea to tell the agent if you're selected for additional screening. This whole security process is pretty short, about 10 minutes plus waiting in line. Thankfully, DFW has.lots of small security checkpoints so long lines are less of an issue. Once you've cleared security, you'll exit into the airside part of DFW. You can now move freely between all of DFW's gates, restaurants, shops, and the people mover. For your first time flying, I'd say plan to arrive at the airport three hours before your flight. Once you're more comfortable, you can slim this down a bit. Your airline app will tell you what gate your flight is, and there are monitors throughout the airport, sorted by destination, that are good, too. When in doubt, use the monitors. Be at your gate 45 minutes before your flight; boarding usually starts 20-30 minutes before departure, and will be boarded in groups. Check your boarding pass to make sure you know which group you're in. I hope this helped! Check out some of my flight experience videos to see what it's like on board and in the air!

I’m only carrying a personal item and not a luggage, do I still go to a agent for them to check the bag or can I go ahead and get my boarding pass and id checked?

@@camillemorgan2393 if you only have a personal item, you don't need to go to a gate agent or kiosk, even, if you've already checked in for your flight. If you checked in online or via your airline's app, you can get a mobile copy of your boarding pass on your phone. If you do, you can go straight to the TSA checkpoint as soon as you arrive at the airport, no agent or kiosk needed!

@@MilesByFoot Thank you so much!

Delaware is one of them!

@@MilesByFoot yeah no commercial flight goes there

I start to cover Terminal E at 04:10 :)

It is being renovated and the High C gates have opened. You can find a number of videos on KZfaq. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r91mm66o2q3DnJc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8qnediTv77Zg3U.html

It's really busy! I like the old look, but it still needs to be manageable for everyday travelers!

Great guesses! 2 for 3!

@@MilesByFoot He forgot the state of Delaware.Because no airlines fly there.That one easy.

Where I grew up, we were taught that Mexico was both North and Central America, as Central America wasn't a continent, per se. However, I'll be calling Mexico North America in future videos, as that is indeed more accurate and more widely accepted.

Before my memory, then!

Nice!