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5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington
Read full article: 5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near WashingtonFive airlines are poised to win permission for new new long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Lynchburg man caught with loaded gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Read full article: Lynchburg man caught with loaded gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportA Lynchburg man is facing a stiff financial civil penalty after attempting to bring a loaded gun onto a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, according to the TSA.
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
Read full article: United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board firstUnited Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights.
Man stopped at Virginia airport security checkpoint with 23 weapons in carry-on
Read full article: Man stopped at Virginia airport security checkpoint with 23 weapons in carry-onTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped an Alexandria man who had 23 knives stashed in a carry-on bag at a Virginia airport security checkpoint on Wednesday, according to a press release by the agency.
Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering
Read full article: Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recoveringAn American Airlines jet sits parked at a gate as light snow falls at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Arlington, Va. American Airlines says bookings are coming back they're nearly at pre-pandemic levels. Gasoline demand is up too, as more Americans travel by car. “I would just sort of reiterate the recommendations from CDC, saying please limit travel to essential travel for the time being.”New reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have increased 18% in the past two weeks. However, deaths declined 29% over that same period, to an average of 1,363 per day to 970 per day by Sunday. White House officials said Monday that more than 50 million Americans — nearly one in five adults — are now fully vaccinated.