DFW AIRPORT, Texas, September 30, 2024
In December 2022, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the Airports for Innovation (A4I) network, a global coalition of 10 airports working together on next-generation solutions to enhance the passenger experience. As the only U.S. airport in the network, DFW is proud to participate in the group’s global call for startups.
A4I focuses on three key objectives: designing innovative solutions to enhance the traveler experience, fostering the adoption of customer-friendly technologies across its airport network and suggesting models that can be standardized and adopted by the broader aviation community.
The first joint initiative of the A4I network is an open call for startups to present breakthrough solutions. Submissions opened on Sept. 12, inviting high-tech, innovative ideas from the startup ecosystem to shape the future of airport travel.
Startups can submit their solutions in four key areas:
• Seamless Travel: The 'Seamless Travel Experience' challenge seeks innovative solutions that leverage digital technologies to create an efficient and customer-centric journey from booking to arrival.
• Sustainable Aviation: The 'Sustainable Aviation' challenge aims to find solutions that reduce airports' environmental impact and prepare them for the transition to net-zero aviation.
• Smart Luggage: The 'Smart Luggage Revolution' challenge aims to reinvent luggage integration in travel, focusing on solutions that enhance convenience, security and sustainability for travelers.
• AI-Powered Airports: The 'AI-Powered Airports' challenge seeks AI solutions to improve operational efficiency, customer experience and airport management.
Successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to pilot their solutions in real airport environments, including possibly here at DFW.
Startups founded between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2022, are eligible to apply. DFW encourages interested companies to visit the A41 website to learn more and submit their proposals.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the world’s busiest and most connected airports. Celebrating 50 years of service in 2024, DFW is proud to be not only a major port for North America but also a vital community asset. Centered between its owner cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, it serves as a major economic engine generating jobs and attracting businesses. DFW is committed to providing exceptional customer service and in 2023 was named the best large airport for customer satisfaction in North America by Airports Council International. A leader in sustainability, DFW is the world’s largest and North America’s first carbon-neutral airport. In 2023, DFW Airport served over 80 million passengers and offered more than 250 global destinations. For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Mobile App for iOS and Android devices.Follow @dfwairport on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn