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October 16, 2024 4:11 pm ET -
DOT Tentatively Awards Coveted Washington National Slots
The Department of Transportation tentatively awarded new slots for routes outside of Washington Reagan National Airport's 1,250-mile perimeter rule on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Congress allocated the additional slots as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Five round-trip…
August 29, 2024 6:08 pm ET -
JetBlue Trims Capacity, Plans Pilot Buyout Offers
JetBlue is further reducing capacity in an ongoing effort to cut costs. On Thursday, the New York-based airline told employees it would reduce capacity by roughly a quarter at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) this winter. As first noted by…
July 10, 2024 3:48 pm ET -
Which Airlines Are Eyeing New Service From Washington-DCA
Following the FAA Reauthorization Act’s passing earlier this year, airlines are competing for five pairs of additional slots to operate flights at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) near Washington, D.C. President Biden signed the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act…
May 29, 2024 8:42 pm ET -
Airbus A319, King Air Involved in Washington-DCA Close Call
An American Airbus A319 and a King Air aircraft - registered as N250AA - were both involved in a Wednesday morning incident at Washington's Reagan National Airport (DCA). As first reported by AvHerald, the Boston-bound A319 was forced to reject…
December 1, 2023 3:30 pm ET -
Why One Airport’s Runway Overhaul is So Complex
Every year, over 20 million passengers traverse Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s (DCA) runways, making it a critical gateway to the Nation’s Capital. But just like any major artery, it requires regular maintenance and upkeep and, occasionally, an overhaul. A…