DALLAS – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is preparing for a record-breaking holiday season, with nearly 5 million passengers expected to travel through the hub between Dec. 18 and Jan. 6.
Check TSA Wait Times 
What you can do:
Travelers can check wait times by visiting the links below, or checking on the MY TSA App, or visiting your airport’s website. However, officials warn that the times are estimates and actual security lines may be longer than shown.
Check Your Flight Status
Travelers can check for flight delays by going to the airport’s website. We have provided a few below.
Record Traffic Expected
Local perspective:
Overall passenger traffic is projected to increase by 3.2% compared to last year. Airport officials identified Friday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 28, as the busiest days of the season, with more than 265,000 travelers expected on each day.
What they’re saying:
“Over the winter holiday, the traffic is much more spread out over the several weeks that the holiday travel period is. From Thanksgiving, we have implemented a few things. First, today we opened the right-hand exit to Terminal A from International Parkway, which is part of our International Parkway project. And we did that ahead of schedule, so over 20 days ahead of schedule, thanks to collaboration with our partners and construction crews out there working really hard,” said DFW Airport spokesman Rob Himler.
DFW Traffic and Construction Updates
While Terminal C continues to face heavy congestion due to ongoing reconstruction, travelers received some relief Friday. The airport opened a new right-hand access entrance for Terminal A ahead of schedule, removing several detours that have frustrated drivers for months.
Despite this opening, heavy traffic is still expected near Terminal C. American Airlines passengers are encouraged to check in at less crowded terminals and use the Skylink train to reach their gates.
Dallas Traveler Recommendations
Dig deeper:
Travel experts and airport staff urge passengers to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours for international departures. To save time, officials recommend:
Prebooking parking: Use the DFW mobile app or website to secure a spot and potentially save on rates.Monitoring wait times: Check live security and parking updates through the airport’s digital tools.Following signage: Traffic flow has been reconfigured in several areas; drivers should follow all posted directional signs to navigate construction zones.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas Airport, travel experts and previous FOX 4 reporting.