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American Airlines Recovers After System Glitch

American Airlines was back up and running on Wednesday morning after a computer glitch forced the carrier to cancel nearly 1,000 flights on Tuesday.

2013/04/17

AA Computers Restored, But Delays & Cancellations Expected

A computer problem created a backup of American Airlines planes at DFW Airport and every U.S. airport where American flies. The technical issues, that resulted in a “system-wide ground delay”, started around Noon and weren’t resolved for nearly four hours.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/16

DFW Airport Investigating Suspicious Bag At Founders’ Plaza

Officials at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport are dealing with a ‘suspicious circumstance’ at Founders Plaza.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/16

Flight Attendants Fighting Knife Rule Reversal

Flight attendants with American Airlines are handing out papers to North Texas travelers as a demonstration against the TSA’s decision to allow some knives back on airplanes.

2013/03/28

Big Improvements Arrive At DFW Airport

DFW International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the nation. But big improvements being rolled out on Tuesday morning could make your next trip a lot faster.

2013/03/26

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DFW Fire Training Research Center Re-Opens

If you were near DFW airport today, you may have seen the smoke and fire.

2013/03/20

Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training At DFW Airport

A new multi-million dollar expansion at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport means better training for airport firefighters around the world.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/20

DFW Air Traffic Controller Saves Pilot’s Life

All she had to go by, were the green letters and numbers on a black screen, and the garbled radio call of a pilot. LouElla Hollingsworth knew though that 27,000 feet above Texas, there was a plane in trouble that she had to try to save.

CBS 11–2013/03/13

A Transportation Security Administration security officer looks at images created by a 'backscatter' scanner. (credit: Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla)

Travelers, Flight Attendants React To TSA Policy Changes

Starting April 25th, the TSA will allow sporting equipment to be checked through security and onto the plane – gear such as golf clubs, hockey and lacrosse sticks, ski poles, and novelty bats.

2013/03/06

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Weather Strands Travelers At DFW Airport

Blizzard conditions to the north and gusty weather in the Metroplex contributed to travel problems at DFW International Airport on Monday night.

2013/02/26

Kendrick Farris of the United States competes in the Mens 85kg Weightlifting on Day 7 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 3, 2012 in London, England. (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Dallas Planning Bid For 2024 Summer Olympics

With the London games long since passed, the world is counting down to Sochi. But the City of Dallas is already planning to present a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2013/02/20

American Airlines & US Airways Merge

After months of courtship, American Airlines and US Airways are officially tying the knot. In the aviation industry’s newest marriage, the two carriers will create the world’s largest airline.

2013/02/14