The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the launch of United Airlines’ new nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, South Africa (CPT), from its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Thursday. The new flights will operate three times per week on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The launch date coincided with the airport’s celebration of its 60th anniversary. 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors voted Wednesday to increase rates for two-axle vehicles on the Dulles Toll Road from the current $3.25 to $4.00 at the main toll plaza and from $1.50 to $2.00 on ramps. The increase, which has been discussed at previous board meetings, becomes effective January 1, 2023.  

With passenger levels trending upward in 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is advising airport travelers to expect congested airport-area roads, full parking facilities, busy terminals and new customer amenities for the upcoming travel season spanning Veterans Day weekend, Thanksgiving and other holidays through New Year’s Day. The Airports Authority is sharing essential tips travelers can use to prepare for a smooth journey. 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officially welcomed Metrorail to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, marking the completion of a major two-phase Silver Line construction project to extend rail service to Dulles and 10 other stations in Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Northern Virginia. With the new service, airport passengers and employees now can take Metrorail directly to Dulles from downtown Washington and other points throughout the region.

Throughout the busy Summer 2022 travel season, Washington’s airports have been developing new ways to elevate the customer experience at Reagan National and Dulles International airports. With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is sharing an update on the latest enhancements and offering important travel tips for a smooth journey.  Top Travel Tips for Labor Day and Beyond 

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has announced that Andrew “Drew” Hascall has been named vice president of engineering support and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors and CEO Jack Potter congratulated the Silver Line Phase 2 construction team Wednesday on achieving “operational readiness,” which has launched a final round of testing before the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) begins passenger service on the eagerly awaited Metrorail connection to Washington Dulles International Airport and points beyond.  

New Mobile Ordering Service Lets Passengers at Reagan National, Dulles International Airports Offer Food without Waiting in Line

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is conducting two public hearings, one virtual and one in-person, to inform the public and solicit comments about proposed amendments to regulations that would, effective January 1, 2023, (i) increase the toll rates for use of the Dulles Toll Road (DTR) and (ii) authorize collection of administrative fees to recover costs incurred by the Airports Authority to invoice toll road customers who use the pay-by-plate (license plate imaging) toll payment option. 

METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Tolls for Use of the Dulles Toll Road and Administrative Fees for Toll Collection  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Va. Code § 5.1-157 and D.C. Code § 9-906, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (“Airports Authority”) is proposing the following amendments to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Regulations (“Regulations”):