I had 2 different layovers within a weeks' time at Dallas Fort Worth airport. In one case I flew…read morein on a larger Airbus aircraft, then had to change terminals as I flew back out on a small CRJ regional/commuter plane. A few days later I did the reverse. Do know that, if you have a layover here in Dallas that requires you to change gates it can take a while. While signage is clear and easy to follow, and I was walking at a fairly brisk pace, I had about 1 1/2 hours layover and arrived to my departing gate just as the plane was ready to board. This is due to the time it takes to get to the tram, ride the tram through a few stops and to the appropriate set of gates (which are quite spread apart) and then navigate to the gate areas - so even with that long of a layover, I wasn't able to browse the shops and didn't have time to dally. That said, there were plenty of food options in this airport, including a TGI Fridays in one terminal where they guarantee diners will be in and out in 30 minutes.

Terminal A at DFW is one of the best terminals in terms of parking, easy TSA and food choices…read more Tip, if you park your car at DFW, always take a few pictures of where you parked and the walking path and elevator floor. It's easy to not remember where you parked. TSA has this new touch-less feature that is marked in your boarding pass and boom so easy to get though. It does face recognition and that's it! Stopped by Starbucks and on to my gate. Easy travel experience.

Great way to enjoy Dallas! I love riding my bike and taking a break to explore the Bishop Arts…read moreDistrict. It's one of my favorite ways to experience the city.

Dallas Streetcar, AKA the Trolley is, for now, a free trolley (not a tour, but rather, a form of…read moremass transit) that travels 2.45 miles from the Bishop Arts District and making 6 stops as it travels through Oak Cliff t to midtown Dallas, ending near Union Station, the Red Line, & the Texas Book Depository Building (from which Pres. John F. Kennedy was assassinated) The Trolley is made up of 3 modern, clean air conditioned train cars with seating and space for bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers. There was a mask dispenser, which we felt was quite thoughtful. Signage tells you which station you are approaching. Because it is free for now there were a couple of people who, because of their dress and bags, looked to be homeless. We felt safe.

That quick transit between terminals was a total lifesaver…read more Needed to move from e to d was real quick

Thank goodness for Skylink!…read more If you ever traveled through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) you would be amazed at the shear size of this airport. This morning when I was catching my flight home, I swear my flight was leaving from Terminal C, but when I checked in at American Airlines at DFW, my actual flight was leaving from Terminal A. What to do??? Skylink my friends....... Just watch for the signs within the airport terminal for the Skylink, take the escalator up to the top of the airport terminal and jump on the orange rail thingy. The Skylink rail car does have a few seats, but it's mostly for riders to stand. Using Skylink rail is a very convenient way to get around this massive airport, especially if you're in a rush to navigate between the airport terminals.

Every few months, I fly through DFW on the way to another city, and occasionally, I stop in Dallas…read moreor Fort Worth for work meetings or to visit friends. I really enjoy the DFW airport! From the restaurants and shopping to airport lounges to the tram that can get you around the airport easily and even a hotel right in the middle of it, this airport has a lot to offer. After all, one of the slogans of the DFW Airport is "Travel. Transformed." The clubs and lounges in DFW Airport are much better than usual and there are more of them than usual. I have two travel premium credit cards: the AAdvantage Executive Mastercard offering complimentary Admirals Club access (including the location near gates B3/B4) and the American Express Platinum card offering other lounge access (including lounges elsewhere in the airport in other terminals) along with travel credits along with complimentary CLEAR and Global Entry membership. There is also the USO Center in Terminal B near Gate B-47. One of the challenges with the airport is that there is always construction taking place throughout the airport. Right now, this has impacted the A and B gates, but certainly looks like it is on the back end at this point. Fortunately, the website (https://www.dfwairport.com) highlights these construction delays. On the website, you can also order a meal ahead of time and find a discount code for airport parking. You can also find security wait times, an airport shuttle tracker, parking availability, and interactive map, and a list of more than 200 shopping and dining options, many of which are located in Terminal B. For all of the airports I travel through, DFW is the only one I try to have a longer layover to take advantage of the airport, lounges, and travel experience. I look forward to seeing what some of the construction turns into in the future.

Today? 5-stars…read more Arrived at Terminal E for a return flight to Houston. 4;45p; 12 minutes before boarding. Clear plus TSAPre - one minute Group 1 with 4 minutes pre-boarding. I think I threaded the needle but DFW for the win.

This station is one of several stops along the way to Grapevine, where I work. From general…read moreappearance, the station looks clean and well-maintained. In addition, the area is well-lit for safety concerns. Quite a few people use this as the location of their departure and subsequent return destination. Use this station if you happen to reside in proximity.

I take the train from here back to Hurst regularly and its always a pleasant experience…read more The trains are always on time and super comfortable. I never have had issues finding a seat. The train is also reasonably affordable. You can get a regional pass for 9 dollars. Which lets you go anywhere on the system for a whole day. Take the train... its fun.

Quick, fast and places me right where I need to be. Lined up perfectly, I like that the doors open…read moreup and the stadium is right there because that's exactly where I wanted to end up.

This seems to be a popular spot for commuters and the morning trains have lots of riders getting on…read morehere. The parking lot is very spacious and well lit. I've seen local PD monitoring the lot at times as well. There aren't very many places to sit if you need to wait but overall the location is kept very clean. The ticket machines seem to be in working order as well. If you ride the TRE often you will find that many of the delays start at this point for some reason. Lots of cars trying to move past the guard rails and get stuck on tracks. Traffic can be heaving when leaving in the evenings as you try to go north in Handley-Eaderville road.

It is a train wreck. Only kidding. Never seen a wreck here…read more Sometimes getting in and out of the parking is difficult. If you are a non-train rider and if you can avoid the area please do. Through traffic is a real pain. Multiple stops lights close together, rail road crossings and cars cutting through from I30 and 183 bring traffic to a stand still. Typically takes 10 -15 minutes to get past the station. The price of a commute is a little steep if you need to the two zones. If you have more than two people, it makes no sense to take the train for a normal commute. For special events it is a time and effort saver, only if the train goes to where you want. As on any public transportation, you will find the obnoxious taking 4 seats. Pretty clean and patrolled by the transit police - where is your ticket. If you are thinking about freeloading, you get to go to court. I heard the TRE Police say they did not know the price of a violation, but she would be there.

Fort Worth Central Station-- Fort Worth, TX…read more The Historic Wall was dedicated on Feb. 24, 2002, to commemorate the important and vibrant African-American commercial and historic warehouse district that existed at the site of the Fort Worth Central Station between 1865 and 1940. Trinity Metro developed this display to perpetuate the economic and cultural contributions of this era. Panel A | 1865-1876: The first panel of the Historic Wall celebrates the infancy of Fort Worth. African Americans were among the cowboys driving cattle to the city, as well as owning saloons and other service businesses. The first recorded African-American businessman was John Pratt, a blacksmith, in 1865. Panel B | 1876-1900: In 1876, the train arrived in Fort Worth brining settlers of Chinese, Irish and Africa-American descent to live in the city. Other transportation options sprung up including the first horse-drawn trolley. Panel C | 1900-1920: By 1907, there were more than 50 African-American-owned businesses flourishing in the area including doctors, hotels, barbershops, dentists, tailors, millineries, butchers, grocers and beauty shops. Panel D | 1920-1930: This era marked the beginning of modernization in Fort Worth. Deliveries were made by motor cars, as there were no more horses and mules in town. The city and the African-American business district began to diversify. Panel E | 1930-1940: The jazz age came to Fort Worth in a big way with performances at the Ritz Theater and Jim Hotel and the Masonic Mosque. T. Bone Walker (just learned about him at a Blues Festival ), Mahalia Jackson, Pops Carter, local drummer Sonny Strain and many others were seen at local clubs wearing zoot suits and saddle shoes. #FortWorthCentralStation #HistoryLesson #FunFacts #TheMoreYouknow #BlackHistory

This is the public transportation hub of Fort Worth, whether you are traveling by bus, trolley, or…read morerail. We were traveling by rail, Amtrak specifically. Traveling to Norman, OK for the night and returning in the morning. The station was comfortable and felt safe while we waited to board our train. There was even a Subway Sandwich to grab a snack before hitting the road!