American will install nearly 20 dormakaba Argus Air XS electronic boarding gates at DFW this summer as part of Terminal C and A pier expansions. The self‑boarding units aim to speed boarding and free staff for other tasks.

A new analysis finds Texas averages roughly 827 pedestrian deaths a year, with big metros like Houston and Dallas driving much of the risk. Officials and advocates point to high‑speed roads and rapid growth as core problems.

The Regional Transportation Council retained outside counsel as a court dispute over longtime NCTCOG transportation director Michael Morris escalates. The move could affect project timelines across North Texas.

American Airlines raised checked‑bag fees and narrowed Basic Economy perks; the changes affect tickets purchased April 9 and May 18, 2026, and can add dozens to your fare. Prepaying online trims $5 per bag.

City Council advanced a package of grants and leases to modernize Meacham, Spinks and Perot Field — targeting runways, taxiways and new maintenance and hangar capacity.

American Airlines is rebanking DFW from nine to 13 banks to spread peak traffic, add block time and cut lines at curbside and security.

The FAA has proposed a $304,272 civil penalty alleging Southwest failed to complete required follow‑up drug and alcohol testing for 11 safety‑sensitive employees.

NTTA will host an open house in Mansfield on April 16 to present plans to extend the 360 Tollway south toward U.S. 67. Materials will be posted online and comments accepted through May 1.

Oklahoma’s only passenger train runs daily between OKC and Fort Worth, but a Texas funding gap and emergency local money have left its future in doubt.

Plaza Premium Group opened Plaza Premium First and a reimagined Plaza Premium Lounge in DFW’s Terminal D, adding showers, table service and a Texas‑inspired menu.

Teresa Lyons has been promoted to manage operations and safety at McKinney National Airport as the city finishes a new passenger terminal and aims for late‑2026 flights.

Gatik says it has about 10 driverless delivery trucks now and is expanding tests from Fort Worth’s Alliance hub, with plans to scale to dozens more soon. The company and state task forces emphasize independent safety checks as the rollout grows.

A fatal crash closed eastbound SH 183 at the North Belt Line exit in Irving early Sunday, creating hours-long delays and detours. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area.