The Terminal E Satellite was originally built in the 1980’s to serve Delta Air Lines. It is connected to the main Terminal E by an underground walkway. During the Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) the gates were used to house airlines displaced during renovations being completed on Terminal E.

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Improvements were initiated by American Airlines which planned to move some regional flights from Terminal B to the Satellite. Improvements included six additional gates for a total of 15, new concessions, renovated hold room areas, new loading bridges, elevators, moving walkway and escalators along with American Airlines’ specific enhancements. A new Admirals Club was also completed. The 15 new gates now allow American Airlines to add roughly 100 flights bringing daily departures at DFW to 900 per day.