As thousands of visitors fly Washington to attend the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which will be celebrated from March 24th through April 8th, they will experience their first blossom experience at the Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority unveiled its first Parking Garage atWashington Dulles International Airport today in a dedication ceremony that included Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf, Fairfax County Chairman Katherine Hanley, Loudoun County Chairman Scott York, Airports Authority Chairman Norman Glasgow and Airports Authority President/CEO James A. Wilding.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors has elected the Honorable Robert L. Calhoun as Vice Chairman. Norman M. Glasgow, Jr., who formerly held the position of Vice Chairman, became Chairman of the Board in January.
Mr. Calhoun has served on the Board since 1996, and held the position of Chairman of the Business Administration Committee for the past five years.
Today's announcement by the Department of Transportation of additional service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is welcome news.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority looks forward to increasing our service to the community and to our nation.
The Authority appreciates all those who have worked hard to bring this increase in air service to the region.
The recent Thanksgiving holiday season proved to be a busy time at Washington Dulles International Airport this year and it is estimated that the Christmas travel season will attract passengers to the airport as well. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the limited operations during Thanksgiving greatly reduced the usual number of travelers.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors has elected its officers for 2002. At the monthly board meeting yesterday, Carolyn Boone Lewis was re-elected as Chairman and Norman M. Glasgow, Jr. was re-elected Vice Chairman. Gregory Wolfe was also re-elected as Secretary and Counsellor to the Board.
Ms. Lewis was elected as Chairman of the Authority last year. She has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1995. She was appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Today, President George Bush announced that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will reopen on Thursday, October 4th.
This is welcome news to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and the thousands of individuals who work at Reagan National Airport. We will work with the airlines and the businesses at the Airport to ensure that all the necessary security and operational actions are taken to enable us to return to business as outlined by the President.