Dallas shows concept for Love Field expansion, airlines commit to major share of program costs

Dallas Love Field officials on Wednesday presented a preferred conceptual plan to expand and reconfigure terminal areas to address extreme gate and curb congestion while preserving the airport’s identity.

What was shown: - Concept elements: The preferred airport development plan includes a 50‑foot airside concourse extension in parts of the terminal, a new headhouse for ticketing and security, expanded baggage claim, a consolidated ground transportation center, an enclosed passenger pedestrian bridge, a new multilevel curb to separate arrivals and departures, and replacement parking garages. The concept seeks to add hold‑room capacity, concession…