Dallas/Fort Worth Welcomes Record 9 Oneworld Carriers by 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is set to become the busiest oneworld hub globally, with the addition of new foreign long-haul carriers. This development is largely driven by American Airlines, which operates approximately 84% of the flights at DFW. The airport’s extensive domestic operation plays a crucial role in its prominence, ranking sixth worldwide for long-haul services among alliance airports. Major international hubs such as London Heathrow, Doha, Hong Kong, Madrid, and New York JFK maintain higher rankings.
Royal Jordanian Strengthens DFW’s International Reach
Beginning on May 10, 2026, Royal Jordanian will enhance DFW’s airline offerings, marking its return to the Texas airport after a 45-year absence. The airline will operate four flights weekly to its hub in Amman, Jordan, focusing on connecting passengers from DFW to the Levant region and Cairo in North Africa. Travelers from the western United States will have seamless access to Royal Jordanian’s services through American Airlines connections.
Royal Jordanian will utilize a Boeing 787-8 for these flights, configured for 270 passengers with 24 seats in business class and 246 in economy. The airline may also deploy the larger Boeing 787-9 as it becomes available, potentially expanding the capacity on this significant North American route.
Growing Presence of Oneworld Carriers
The influx of international airlines at DFW continues with British Airways returning in October 2025, operating flights on a Boeing 777-200ER instead of the Airbus A380. This return is part of a broader strategy that will see British Airways increasing its U.S. operations to an average of 50 daily departures next summer.
Other airlines have also recently expanded their services. Cathay Pacific commenced operations to DFW in April 2025, replacing American Airlines, which had previously served the Hong Kong route until 2020. Additionally, Finnair, Iberia, and Fiji Airways have established services at DFW since 2022, joining established carriers like Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines. Notably, Qantas resumed A380 flights to Dallas in August 2025, further solidifying the airport’s status as a global aviation hub.
The number of flights operated by foreign long-haul oneworld members at DFW is projected to reach 2,433 departures in the full year of 2025, reflecting a 13% increase over the previous year. This represents the highest proportion of long-haul services at DFW, with foreign airlines now accounting for 20% of total long-haul operations.
Looking ahead to the period between May 10 and May 16, 2026, the nine foreign long-haul alliance members are expected to schedule 68 weekly departures, a significant increase from 56 in 2025. This impressive growth demonstrates the expanding footprint of oneworld carriers at DFW and highlights the airport’s vital role in international air travel.
The upcoming changes reflect not only an increasing demand for international travel but also a strategic expansion by airlines seeking to capitalize on DFW’s extensive connectivity and traffic. As Dallas/Fort Worth emerges as a pivotal international gateway, passengers can look forward to enhanced options and improved access to global destinations.
