Airlines are jockeying for new beyond-perimeter routes after Congress approved five new slots for longer-distance flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Who should those slots go to? DCA Slot Awards: Five New Beyond-Perimeter Slots Are Up For...
Renovating Relics: Washington Dulles Flushing Up To $160 Million
Government waste at its worst, Washington Dulles is renovating its “mobile lounges” moon buggies at a staggering cost of up to $160 Million. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
United Airlines CEO Hints At Massive Washington Dulles Expansion
Is United Airlines on the brink of a massive expansion at Washington Dulles International Airport? United CEO Scott Kirby dropped a major hint this week. Washington Dulles Expansion Hinted By United Airlines CEO Speaking in Denver on CNBC’s Squawk...
Live And Let’s Fly Meetup In Washington, DC On April 29, 2023
I will be in Washington, DC next week for the annual Freddie Awards and thought it would be a great opportunity for a reader meetup in one of my favorite cities in the nation. Live And Let’s Fly Washington,...
U.S. Senator Harassed By Pesky “Constituent” At National Airport
I guess the title itself betrays my own biased assessment of the situation, but encounters with constituents are one reason I was happy to leave my life of politics. U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema Confronted At National Airport By Annoying...
Honor Flight: Around Washington DC with Veterans
I wrote previously about the Honor Flight I took, the mechanics of the program, and how to help. But now, I want to reflect on what I saw and why it’s so important. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Photo Essay: My 10-Mile Walking Tour Of Washington, DC
One reason I spent a night in the District earlier this week was for the chance for a late-night walk through the monuments, something I have not done for a decade. It remains one of my favorite activities and...
Great Coffee In Washington, DC
Of course I had to find some great coffee in Washington, DC during my recent trip. This time, I did not have to look far, finding a great café in NoMa across the street from my hotel. I also...
Report: My Visit To U.S. Supreme Court In Memory Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
After a short but poignant private service inside the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court, the casket of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was placed on the portico of the Supreme Court and the public were welcomed...