How good is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 8.1/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dallas/Fort Worth DFW scores 7.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.1/10. American Flagship Lounge in Terminal D serves long-haul international business/first. Skylink train links all terminals airside. See /guides/dfw-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.1Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score8.1/10
Highlights
American Airlines dominates all five terminals — Flagship Lounge in Terminal D for long-haul international
Skylink automated train connects all terminals airside — easier connections than ORD or JFK
Qantas and BA use Terminal D for select services — oneworld lounge access via AA clubs
DFW lounge score 8.1/10 — strong for AA premium passengers
Overview
American Airlines' largest hub — Flagship Lounge, Admirals Club network, and Skylink airside train connecting all terminals.
American Airlines and Skylink connections
Terminal D hosts American's international operations and the Flagship Lounge for qualifying long-haul departures. Admirals Club locations exist in every terminal.
Skylink connects all concourses airside in 5–10 minutes — among the best multi-terminal connection designs in the US.
Dublin Airport (DUB) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dublin DUB scores 7.5/10 — Ireland hub with US Pre-Clearance on Aer Lingus. Strategic UK positioning for transatlantic. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-dublin and /guides/dublin-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
US Pre-Clearance — arrive in US as domestic passenger on Aer Lingus transatlantic
Dense UK schedule — Ryanair, Aer Lingus, BA from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and 15+ regional UK airports
Aer Lingus T2 lounge for business and AerClub Gold; 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance facility
UK261 on UK-departing Aer Lingus; EU261 on DUB EU departures
Overview
Ireland's hub and a strategic UK outbound gateway — Aer Lingus US Pre-Clearance, dense Ryanair/easyJet Europe network, and short hop from UK regional airports.
UK positioning and Pre-Clearance
UK travellers use DUB as a lower-fare transatlantic gateway via Aer Lingus — Pre-Clearance saves 60–90 min at US immigration. Factor positioning flight cost from UK regional airports.
Ryanair's largest base offers cheapest UK–Europe fares — compare total cost vs Stansted/Luton on same route.
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