**PASSENGER ALERT: Government Budget Cuts Could Impact Your Airport Travel Experience** 

Mandatory federal budget cuts that began in March are beginning to impact some airport passengers. While the airport facilities continue to operate normally, we have been monitoring the TSA, FAA and CBP for specific effects of "sequestration" on passenger screening, air traffic control and customs processing. Click here for more details

Expected TSA Security Checkpoint Wait Times at DCA

	6:30am-9:00am	9:00am-noon	Noon-3:00pm	3:00pm-6:30pm
Terminals A, B, B/C, C	Average wait time 15 min. but could be as long as 30 min.	Average wait time 15 min. but could be as long as 25 min.	Average wait time 10 min. but could be as long as 30 min.	Average wait time 10 min. but could be as long as 30 min.

WMATA Escalator Maintenance

Metro is in the process of repairing/replacing escalators between the platform and the mezzanine levels on the north entrance of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Station. Passengers should proceed with caution, especially while carrying baggage, when traveling through Metro's maintenance area. Elevator service is available to and from the center of the rail station platform. For details about elevator and escalator outages at this location visit Metro here.

Want to Get Through Security Faster?

Some checkpoints at Reagan National now feature an exclusive queue for "TSA Pre-Check" which is operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Here are ways you may be eligible to participate:

• Certain airline's frequent flyers can log in to their airline's on-line profile to opt-in to "TSA Pre-Check." Check with your airline to confirm eligibility.
• Active Members of the U.S. Military can present their "CAC" card at the checkpoint for access to the faster "Pre-Check" screening lane. No special enrollment is required.
• Other passengers participating in Custom and Border Protection (CBP) "Global Entry" are also eligible. Simply enter your trusted traveler PASS ID information when booking airline travel. Click here to learn more and to apply.

This program is expanding to other airlines and airports. Click here for more information from the TSA website.

Arts Program News 

“AirCraft: Jets as Art” by American photographer Jeffrey Milstein, showcases large-scale images of aircraft taken moments before landing. It also features historic aviation pieces from the College Park Aviation Museum. This exhibit will run until December 8, 2013, in Gallery Walk in Reagan National Airport’s Terminal A. The Gallery Walk is located in Terminal A between the Historic Lobby and the present-day ticketing lobby.

How to Meet a Passenger at the Gate

While only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond security, airlines may issue gate passes to non-ticketed visitors in special circumstances, such as when the ticketed traveler is a minor or has special needs. Please contact your airline directly well in advance of travel to determine if this option is available. All same-day gate pass requests are handled at the ticket counter under at the discretion of the airline.

 

Volunteer at Your Local Airports!

There is a need for volunteers to work with Travelers Aid at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports. You can also choose to be a Mobile Guide, a service in which you scout for travelers with questions and assist them. If you can spare 3 1/2 to 4 hours a week and would like to help air travelers, please contact Travelers Aid at Reagan National:

• To inquire about volunteer opportunities at Reagan National please click here to send an email
• Click here for Travelers Aid assistance and paging information at Reagan National

Follow us @DCAirports for updates and events at Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD) or @Reagan_Airport for specific information about that airport.