A coalition of business groups working to expand the number of long-haul domestic flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is rejecting claims from key lawmakers in Virginia and the airports, who are opposed to increasing long-distance service.
The group, Capital Access Alliance, is proposing that lawmakers alter the perimeter requirements at Reagan as part of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. Both Reagan and Dulles International Airport are owned by the federal government, which means Congress has the power to decide how they operate.The airport closest to Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, which operates Dulles and Reagan, came out against easing perimeter restrictions at Reagan. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine issued a joint statement strongly opposing attempts to change the perimeter rules, pointing out that lawmakers have already carved out exemptions for a small number of flights to cities like Phoenix, Austin, Seattle, and Denver.
“Killing the perimeter slot rule would seriously worsen aircraft noise in the National Capital region, a particularly unfortunate development so soon after the actions we announced with the FAA and regional leaders earlier this week to reduce helicopter noise,” Beyer said. “It would also increase congestion and delays and cut service to airports in other cities with smaller markets.”
Lawmakers from outside Washington on both sides of the aisle are coming out in support of relaxing the perimeter requirements. Rep. Chip Roy , whose district includes San Antonio, has been fighting for a direct flight to Reagan, arguing that the military presence in the area makes the route necessary.
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