NBC 5 to Broadcast 'Taking Flight: The New DFW International' Monday, July 18, 2005, 7-8 p.m.

NBC 5 to Broadcast 'Taking Flight: The New DFW International' Monday, July 18, 2005, 7-8 p.m.

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC 5 offers North Texans an up-close look at DFW International Airport's newest facility, International Terminal D. NBC 5 Anchor/Reporter, Mike Snyder, hosts this special presentation on Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m.

"Taking Flight: The New DFW International" examines Terminal D from the conception of the world-class facility through the design and construction phase.

The program also features several of the high tech services at Terminal D such as Skylink and Smart Parking. Skylink, the new people mover system connects all DFW International Terminals and is among the most efficient of any airport worldwide. Smart Parking technology allows drivers to quickly locate a space in Terminal D's 8,000-space garage.

NBC 5 viewers will experience what international travelers will see, from spectacular architecture to one of the largest public art collections in the world. Built with the international traveler in mind, the new Terminal D is efficiently designed to offer state-of-the-art baggage systems, customs services and security.

NBC 5's Mike Snyder and Deborah Ferguson look at how the construction and operation of Terminal D impact the North Texas economy. They will also talk to local business people setting up shop among unique retail establishments and restaurants at DFW International Airport.

The regional cooperation that existed to build DFW International in the 1970's is discussed along with the cooperation needed today to complete the 2.7 billion dollar project.

"The economic impact of DFW International Airport's expansion could have long term implications for the region. Helping North Texans better understand what's happening in our midst is a service we're proud to provide to the community," says NBC 5 president and general manager, Tom O'Brien.

NBC 5/KXAS-TV is the NBC Owned & Operated media center serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Source: NBC 5

CONTACT: James Martinez of NBC 5, +1-817-654-6405

Web site: http://www.nbc5i.com/

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