Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is poised to enhance its status as the world’s busiest oneworld hub with the addition of Royal Jordanian, set to launch operations on May 10, 2026. This move marks the airline’s return to DFW after an absence of 45 years, further diversifying the airport’s international offerings.
Royal Jordanian will operate four weekly flights between Dallas and Amman using a two-class, 270-seat Boeing 787-8 aircraft. This aircraft features 24 business class seats arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration and 246 economy seats in a 3-3-3 layout. The airline may also utilize the larger 309-seat Boeing 787-9 for this route, enhancing capacity on what will become its longest North American service.
Expanding International Presence
The inclusion of Royal Jordanian in DFW’s airline portfolio comes as the airport has been steadily increasing its long-haul international connections. Currently dominated by American Airlines, which accounts for approximately 84% of DFW’s flights, the airport is seeing a growing presence of foreign long-haul carriers. In 2025, DFW will host a record 2,433 departures by non-U.S. long-haul oneworld alliance operators, a 13% increase from the previous year.
In addition to Royal Jordanian, several other airlines have recently expanded their operations at DFW. British Airways plans to resume flights in October 2025, shifting from the Airbus A380 to the Boeing 777-200ER. Cathay Pacific began its inaugural service to Dallas in April 2025, marking a significant return after American Airlines suspended its Hong Kong route in 2020. Other airlines such as Finnair, Iberia, and Fiji Airways have also established or increased services at DFW in recent years.
Projected Flight Schedule for May 2026
From May 10 to May 16, 2026, DFW will see a total of 68 weekly departures from nine foreign long-haul oneworld members. This represents a substantial increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2025. The projected flight schedule includes:
– Two daily flights from Qatar Airways to Doha using the A350-1000
– Eleven weekly flights from Finnair to Helsinki with the A350-900
– Daily services from Qantas to Sydney (A380) and Melbourne (787-9)
– Daily flights from British Airways to London Heathrow (777-200ER)
– Daily services from Iberia to Madrid (A330-200/A330-300)
– Daily flights from Japan Airlines to Tokyo Haneda (A350-1000)
– Four weekly flights from Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong (A350-1000)
– Four weekly services from Royal Jordanian to Amman (787-8)
– Three weekly flights from Fiji Airways to Nadi (A350-900)
This expansion highlights the growing importance of DFW as a global travel hub. With an increasing number of international carriers, the airport is not only enhancing its overall connectivity but also boosting economic opportunities for the region.
As DFW continues to evolve, the inclusion of Royal Jordanian is a significant milestone, promising to link passengers from the Western United States to the Middle East and beyond.
