The fueling incident comes on the heels of another embarrassing situation for American Airlines that unfolded states away in Chicago. According to reports, a "bathroom issue" caused a delay in a trip between Detroit and Chicago last week. A Reddit user documented the situation, explaining how a clogged toilet led to a 10-hour+ delay.

DFW airport worker drenches American Airlines plane and tarmac in gas after losing control of refuelling hose Source: Dallas Fort Worth Airport

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Ground stops are listed as "possible" at some airports across the country today as the government shutdown barrels on.

North Texas’ two largest airports do not expect any impacts on flight operations amid the government shutdown. A spokesperson for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport told the Star-Telegram on Wednesday morning that operations are normal.

Video shows a worker appearing to lose their grip on the refuelling hose, causing jet fuel to uncontrollably spray out of the nozzle as the hose viciously snaked underneath the aircraft.

The East West Connector project, between the airport's southern exit and SH 360, is on track for spring 2026 completion.

The airline will begin flying three times per week to El Paso International Airport starting Wednesday, officials said. Frontier will also fly from DFW

Now, when flying out DFW, DelVecchio has a few go-to guidelines: American Airlines has the most direct flights out of DFW. Delta or United? Not as much. Like the airport suggests, DelVecchio agrees: Arrive at least three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight.