More International Destinations
The addition of American Eagle's service represents a growth in international markets for DFW Airport. Aguascalientes and Saltillo are American Eagle's first international markets offered from DFW, showing the continued growth of air service from DFW to new international markets. DFW now offers nonstop service to 31 international destinations, including 12 cities in Mexico, increasing the international travel options for DFW passengers.

More Regional Jets
The new service also signifies the remarkable growth in regional jet service at DFW over the past few years. The Aguascalientes and Saltillo service are both operated by American Eagle's Embraer's ERJ-135 aircraft. These jets fly faster, quieter and farther than turboprop aircraft, which are typically used in short-distance flights. Regional jets provide service to small- and medium-sized destinations that were thought uneconomical for nonstop air service, providing a greater variety of options for DFW travelers.

Due to such a tremendous increase in service by airlines such as American Eagle, DFW currently offers nonstop regional jet service to 36 destinations. DFW continues to increase the number of markets served by regional jets, including the following recent additions:

• Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
  
• Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  
• Fort Wayne, Indiana
  
• Savannah, Georgia
  
• Columbia, South Carolina
  
• Madison, Wisconsin
  
• Charleston, South Carolina
  

More Vacation Options
Saltillo and Aguascalientes are great vacation destinations for DFW travelers. Be sure to check out the attractions the two cities offer before you plan your vacation travel.

Saltillo
Saltillo, so-named after a small waterfall that formed a water spring in the middle of the desert some time ago, is a city where architecture, tradition, handicraft and culture blend with industrial development, science and art. Set high in the arid Sierra Madre Oriental, Saltillo was founded in 1577 and offers one of the most spectacular landscapes on Mexican soil. It has a quiet central area with a small-town feel and is full of pink quarry-stone buildings, making it a culturally rich and relaxing destination.

Among the interesting attractions in this city are the tours of the Plaza de Armas and the Zaragoza Alameda (Alameda = Poplar Cove), as well as visits to the Cathedral of Santiago and, the Government Palace. Be sure to visit the collections at museums such as the Juarez Building, the Mexican Bird Museum, the Cultural Institute of Coahuila and the Desert Museum.

Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is a colonial town named for the thermal springs found in the area and dates its roots to the early days of Spanish influence. An agricultural and mining center since its inception, Aguascalientes is developing into a major industrial city in Mexico. Due to its location in the middle of the country, Aguascalientes flourished as silver was mined in Zacatecas and surrounding areas. Due to its proximity to Guadalajara and the industrial area of León/ Guanajuato, Aguascalientes also is an important railroad center.

Aguascalientes' colonial roots are evident in the Plaza de San Marcos, the Cathedral and other period buildings throughout the city. World famous painters such as Saturnino Herran were born in Aguascalientes and their work is housed in local museums. Aguascalientes is a modern city that boasts one of the largest bullfighting rings in the country and the marvelous vineyards of the surrounding countryside. It has also become a thriving convention center with excellent facilities and deluxe hotels.