A historic renovation milestone has finally been unveiled at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport — just in time to welcome World Cup crowds from around the globe.

DFW's Terminal C expansion is now complete, with nine new American Airlines electronic boarding gates to improve efficiency for travelers and staff. The new pier-style expansion includes an additional 115,000 square feet of space for the new gates and seating areas, plus upgraded customer amenities, new concessions, and more.

Terminal C is American Airlines' busiest terminal at DFW, so the newly completed expansion brings welcome relief for travelers that have been enduring closures, detours, and other hiccups since the $3 billion project kicked off in 2024.

The shiny new gates will start welcoming travelers ahead of the World Cup. Courtesy of American Airlines

"As we prepare to welcome summer travelers and global visitors to North Texas, customers are beginning to see years of planning and investment come to life," said DFW Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin. "Together with American Airlines, we are modernizing one of our most important facilities while building the capacity and customer experience needed to serve the next generation of travel."

The expansion is the first of three total renovation phases planned; Terminal C's parking garages are also undergoing extensive upgrades, including a complete reconstruction of the adjacent south parking garage.

Terminal C will also receive the following "major facility enhancements," according to DFW:

• Removal of more than 400 view-blocking columns
• Installation of new dynamic glass windows
• Raised roof throughout
• Delivery of new customer amenities, including shops and restaurants, lounge space, check-in areas, security checkpoints and improved restrooms