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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4 landing at Dallas Love Field.
Another Near Miss: Southwest And JetBlue Have A Close Call At Reagan National Airport

The incident happened when one aircraft was asked to cross the runway, from which another was cleared to take off.

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American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700
DCA ramp view from Gravelly Point - Lukas Souza
The Longest Routes From DCA: What They Are And Who Flies Them?

The airport has a perimeter rule that caps the number of longer flights.

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An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia as seen from Gravelly Point park.
Washington DC Airports Mark New Record With Over 50 Million Passengers In 2023

Both airports have increased passenger counts by more than 16 million since the pandemic.

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United Airlines Boeing 757
14 Years Ago: The Minor International Incident Involving United Airlines Flight 663

A young Qatari diplomat caused a minor international incident after trying to smoke in the lavatory of a plane.

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A Delta Air Lines Aircraft taking off from DCA Airport.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in the autumn
US Senate Committee Approves 5 Extra Slots At Washington's Reagan Airport

The bill must still gain the support of the full Senate and be reconciled with a House version lacking the provisions before it can become law.

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Image of planes from different airlines waiting at gates for loading and unloading in front of terminal building of Reagan National Airport.
Health Officials Warn Of Potential Measles Exposure At Washington DC Airports

Anyone who may have come into contact with an infected individual is advised to “watch for symptoms” through next week.

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​​​​​​​American Airlines American Eagle Embraer E175 at Washington National Airport
Baton Rouge Could Lose Its Washington Flights If Passenger Numbers Don't Rise

Load factor on the route dropped to just 45% in August, raising concerns for its continuation through 2024.

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Lukas Souza 07-24-23 DEN -Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700
Nashville International Airport's Busiest Routes This Month

Four of the airports are on the East Coast, while one is in the West.

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United Airlines To Remove Up To Five Daily Frequencies Between Newark And Washington Reagan

While April and May see a reduction in services overall, June to September have improved compared to 2023.

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Lukas Souza - American Airlines Embraer E175 LAX
American Airlines Announces Seven New Summer 2024 Routes

Most of the routes are domestic and seasonal, but there are also a few international routes.

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A Delta Air Lines Aircraft taking off from DCA Airport.
The Unique Piloting Experience At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The special airport in the heart of the US Capitol.

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JetBlue Embraer E190
JetBlue Launches Highly Requested New York - Washington D.C. Route

Earlier this week, JetBlue launched a new route from New York City to Washington DC, flying three daily roundtrips between the two cities.

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Outside the terminal building of Washington Dulles International airport.
American Eagle CRJ aircraft at the gate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airline Employee Attempts To Enter Washington National Airport With Loaded Gun

The penalty from TSA for carrying guns through security checkpoints can be up to $15,000.

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American Airlines terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Crews Working Overnight To Repave Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s Runway

Work on resurfacing the runways has to be done within the prescribed schedule to allow airlines to operate during the day.

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Several American Airlines aircraft parked at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Plan To Add Flights At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Denied

Congress has voted against the proposed service expansion.

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DCA
Southwest Airlines Wants More Domestic Flights At Washington National

Originally, the plan was to add 28 flights, but it has now been reduced to seven.

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An American Airlines Airbus A319-115 departing.
American Airlines To Launch Two New Routes From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The routes will be operated by mainline aircraft and aircraft operated by one of the airline’s regional partners.

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