You’re going to like our accommodating passenger service! Here’s a quick description of what awaits you.
We’ve kept it simple. Whether you travel monthly or whether you’ve not boarded a flight for 10 years or more, you can be prepared with these simple do’s and don’ts.
We’ll start with baggage. With American Eagle there is a $30 charge for the first checked bag and a $40 charge for the 2nd checked bag. Label everything you can! That includes checked bags, carry-on bags, and any electronics you bring. If you bring a rolling carry-on you will have to “gate check it” or “valet,” which means AA takes it and stores it underneath in cargo for free BUT you have to wait for that carry-on to be removed from cargo as you remain on the jet bridge when you exit the plane at DFW.
As for airport logistics, you’ll want to have some familiarity with DFW. When you’re boarded, you’ll find, in the back of the flight magazine located in the seat pocket in front of you, a map of DFW’s layout. This might help you understand a little more of the terminals and Skylink. Or go to dfwairport.com
Once you land at DFW, they have great signage for finding your way as well as people in orange shirts who literally get paid to help folks just like you! Don’t be embarrassed to ask. Most of the people on the flight with you have the same questions. You will more than likely need to change terminals. The Skylink, which is a tram system at DFW Airport, is the greatest thing ever. There are many locations to get on it and it takes you almost exactly where you need to be! Before you enter the Skylink there are electronic signs that will display the gates where that particular tram will stop.
Then, on the return flight, depending on airport, just know that you may have to use an American Airlines check-in kiosk. The kiosk is super user friendly and there’s usually an AA attendant helping folks with any questions. (At Abilene Regional Airport it’s easier to go to the ticket agent at the counter!)
The single most important factor to remember when you fly is … enjoy the adventure.
