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.

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.

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

“DFW is operating normally. Airports are considered essential services, and key federal employees such as air traffic controllers and security personnel continue during a government shutdown,” Zachary Greiner, a public information officer for the airport, said in an email to The Dallas Morning News.

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.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. J has been appointed by Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to lead a digital transformation project. In partnership with PA Consulting, the company will execute a transformative initiative designed to set new benchmarks and best practices for intelligent,

New York City-based development and investment firm GTIS Partners will develop Remington 30, a 442,000-square-foot industrial project that will be situated near DFW International Airport. Building features will include a cross-dock configuration,

A union leader says he wouldn’t be surprised if TSA agents start calling out. “We’re being ripped off, and I’m sick and tired of us being pawns.”