This two million square-foot international terminal will consolidate all international arrivals and departures into one terminal, as well as accommodate some domestic flights. The massive facility will include 120 ticketing positions with a Federal Inspection Facility capable of processing 2,800 passengers per hour. Panoramic views, 70-foot ceilings, and more than 100,000 square feet of concessions are just some of its amazing features.

The implosion of the Hyatt Hotel West, which has been closed to the public since April, will make room for the new 8,100-space parking garage that will open with the new International Terminal in 2005. A new 300-room Grand Hyatt Hotel, complete with a rooftop swimming pool, will be integrated into the terminal so travelers can check-in for the night without ever leaving the building. The hotel will feature meeting facilities, conference rooms, a ballroom and even a rooftop swimming pool and spa to assist in positioning DFW Airport as a true world-class facility.

Terminal D will enable DFW Airport to meet the growing demand for global travel. The $1.08 billion terminal will come equipped with 23 wide-body aircraft gates to capitalize on DFW's enviable capacity and will accommodate 37,000 passengers daily or 12.8 million annually.

In addition to a new terminal, construction of a bi-directional Automated People Mover (APM) system is also underway. The APM will connect Terminal D with existing terminals A, B, C and E, as well as future Terminal F. The APM system will enable the Airport to transport passengers between the farthest two stations in less than nine minutes and provide an average terminal connect time of only five minutes.

Currently, DFW Airport contributes a total of $11.2 billion annually to the North Texas economy, $2.3 million of which comes from international passenger air service. With the implementation of the Capital Development Program, it is estimated that DFW's investment will generate an additional $34 billion in economic impact and an additional 77,000 new jobs over the next 15 years.

With a scheduled completion date of 2005, DFW is moving forward with its Capital Development Program to ensure that it continues to be the economic generator for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and remain competitive with airports around the world.

Rock N Rubble
To celebrate the major milestone of the Hyatt Hotel West implosion, a "Rock-n-Rubble" party will be held at the Cargo Hanger on the tarmac of DFW Airport. The family-friendly party will benefit the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and United Way of Tarrant County

The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with a variety of entertainment, music, a family fun area, the tastes of the Metroplex provided by area restaurants and vendors, and raffles for great prizes. The evening will culminate at midnight with a contest winner pushing the button to implode Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel's West Tower. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Everyone 18 years and older attending the event will be entered to win a trip.

The admission to the event is $5 per person with children 10 years old and under free when accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets to Rock-n-Rubble are required and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 214-373-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the following locations:

• United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County - 817 258 8066 or online at www.uwmtc.org/tickets.html
• Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel - 972 453 1234
• DFW Airport Employee Store - 972 574 8105