Airline and airport representatives, staff and passengers gathered Thursday at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the inaugural launch of nonstop service on Contour Airlines from Washington, D.C., to Macon, Georgia, and Plattsburgh, New York, on Embraer ERJ-135 aircraft. With this new addition, Dulles travelers can choose among 46 airlines – more than any other airport in the National Capital Region.

The Airports Authority board of directors approved the selection Wednesday of Ashley K. Carvalho as senior vice president and general counsel, succeeding Johnna Spera, who retires at the end of this week. Carvalho currently serves as senior legal counsel at the Massachusetts Port Authority, or “Massport,” which operates Boston Logan International Airport, Worcester Regional Airport, Laurence G. Hanscom Field, the Conley Container Terminal and Flynn Cruiseport.

Airline and airport executives, staff and special guests gathered Tuesday evening at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Royal Jordanian’s nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Amman, Jordan, on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. With this new addition, Royal Jordanian is the 47th airline to serve Dulles travelers.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority named Thomas R. Beatty as executive vice president and chief operations officer, overseeing the operations of Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the Dulles Toll Road, the Office of Public Safety, Strategy and Operational Performance and related facilities and functions.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomes Kim Clark Pakstys and Paul F. Sheridan Jr. for six-year terms as new members of its board of directors. Both are appointees of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.    

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced that more than 53.54 million passengers traveled through its airports in 2024. This represents 5.8 percent growth from the year before and is a new system-wide record. Most of the increase happened at Washington Dulles International, which added six new airlines and experienced a record passenger total for the first time since 2005. 

Beginning February 17, parking capacity in Reagan National Airport’s Economy lot will be reduced by up to 40 percent to accommodate construction of a new parking structure that, when complete, will add flexibility to the airport’s parking operations. Initially, about 850 spaces will be unavailable so sitework can commence. At the peak of construction, up to 1,100 of the lot’s 2,680 spaces will be unavailable, temporarily reducing airport-wide parking availability.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomes Samuel Epps IV and Jonathan Burks for six-year terms as new members of its board of directors. Epps is an appointee of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, and Burks is an appointee of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

Passengers at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports should be prepared for additional crowds and congestion from Friday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 21, for the 2025 presidential inauguration that is expected to bring an influx of passengers to both Washington, D.C., airports. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend travelers will also contribute to increased passenger loads. Traffic volumes and wait times may be greater than usual during this timeframe.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomed Alex Vogel and Jeff Goettman to its board of directors Wednesday for six-year terms. Both are appointees of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

At a ribbon-cutting on Monday, executives of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Capital One and the José Andrés Group and Fraport USA celebrated the opening of the Capital One Landing, a 5,500-square-foot airport experience in Terminal 2 at Reagan National Airport. Designed in collaboration with Michelin starred Chef José Andrés, Capital One Landing draws on the success of the “industry-leading food and beverage programming” found across the Capital One Lounge network, along with the expertise and partnership with the José Andrés Group.

With over 50 million passengers traveling through Washington’s airports in 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is preparing for record travel volumes throughout the upcoming holiday season. During busy weekends and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, passengers may experience heavily congested airport-area roads, limited parking availability and bustling terminals. Customers are advised to consider these tips for a smooth and stress-free journey. Airport Arrival Time