Congress Gains Support for Increased Flights at Reagan National

Support is growing in Congress for a plan to add 14 flights per day at Reagan National Airport, with Delta Air Lines leading the push and United Airlines strongly opposing it. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have also expressed support for the proposal, albeit with reservations. The fight over additional flights could slow the passage of a larger bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, which is already facing challenges due to post-pandemic travel surges and staffing shortages. The issue is likely to result in a House floor vote this week, along with other amendments related to pilot training, airport safety, and drone procurement.