DFW International and Taipei Taoyuan Agree Cooperation

Continuing a growing trend in the airport business, senior executives from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport and Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the largest airport in Taiwan, have signed an alliance agreement designed to allow the two airports to work in close cooperation. The two airports will work collaboratively on business and operational projects with the ultimate goal of jointly bringing direct passenger services between Dallas/Fort Worth and Taiwan. They will also share information and best practices in areas ranging from sustainability to customer service, engineering, airport amenities and airfield operations.

"This agreement marks a significant milestone for DFW Airport as we strive to maintain and improve our position as one of the world's most highly regarded airports," said Jeff Fegan, Chief Executive Officer, DFW International Airport. "We have a lot to gain and a lot to share with our new partners from Taoyuan International Airport, and we look forward to a future of mutual cooperation."

Mr Fegan signed the Memorandum of Understanding with compatriot Samuel Lin at Taoyuan International Airport at the airport operating company’s headquarters near Taipei this week. The sister airport agreement extends the business relationship between Taiwan and the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which includes a sister city alliance forged five years ago.

"Through this kind of airport alliance platform, we will learn more from each other," said Samuel Lin, Chief Executive Officer, Taoyuan International Airport. "We will ensure that Taoyuan Airport would continuously grow and upgrade in respect of service quality and service efficiency to all our airline clients."