Tips to make your flight or drive smooth this Labor Day weekend

1.4 million people are expected to travel through DFW International Airport for the Labor Day weekend.

• Sep 6

Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire

"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.

• Aug 22

North Texas TSA workers near breaking point amid shutdown

TSA officers in North Texas say they're nearing a breaking point as the shutdown drags on without pay, raising concerns about staffing shortages and airport delays.

• Mar 24

DFW Airport earns top customer experience award, again

The ASQ award is based on third-party customer surveys and claims to be the global benchmark for airport service excellence.

• Feb 24

Flight cancellations begin at DFW, Love Field airports ahead of winter storm

More than 1,100 flights into or out of DFW ahead of Saturday had already been canceled.

• Jan 24

Hundreds of flights delayed at DFW Airport, Love Field Thursday

The heavy rain and storms over North Texas on Thursday have created a headache for air travelers.

• Nov 20, 2025

Plane passengers detail "surreal, exhausting" experience after fire, arriving in Dallas

One passenger said takeoff was fine, but once the plane was in the air, an engine was making a loud noise.

• Mar 16, 2025

Cancellations and delays at North Texas airports cause rough starts for travelers

According to FlightAware, DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports had over 1,800 cancellations combined. Friday could be worse.

• Jan 9, 2025

Federal charges filed against "disruptive" passenger who injured flight attendant on flight headed to DFW

There have been over 1,800 incidents involving unruly passengers so far in 2024, according to the FAA.

• Nov 27, 2024

Renovations, new terminal on the way to DFW Airport

On Tuesday, DFW Airport broke ground on its sixth terminal.

• Nov 20, 2024

Global Microsoft outage impacts North Texas airports

Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with their airline for the latest information.

• Jul 19, 2024

Travelers wait in long lines at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after tech outage

According to FlightAware, as of 9 a.m., there are a total of 226 delays at DFW International Airport and 93 cancellations.

• Jul 19, 2024

Japan Airlines flight canceled after captain got drunk, "disorderly" at hotel

The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.

• Apr 30, 2024

DFW International Airport turns 50

In 1974, the DFW airport served seven million passengers. Now, 50 years later, it serves more than 10 times that number.

• Jan 13, 2024

North Texas business leaders say DFW airport's expansion will be good for the economy

Tuesday's announcement about plans for DFW Airport's biggest expansion in years was about a lot more than just what means for airlines and air travelers.

• May 17, 2023