DCA Slot Issue Still Sticking Point As House, Senate Negotiate FAA Reauthorization

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) speaks as (L-R) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) listen during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Sen. Tim Kaine speaks as (from left) Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) listen during a news conference at Reagan Washington National Airport.

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U.S. senators representing the states of Maryland and Virginia are making another push against adding more long-distance flights from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), arguing such routes would “negatively impact service” and increase flight delays. “As the House and Senate work toward a...
Aaron Karp

Aaron Karp is a Contributing Editor to the Aviation Week Network.

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