DCA is already at capacity, and any changes to the slot and perimeter rules will increase traffic, noise, congestion, and delays. Cities and states that rely on convenient, on-time access to Washington as a destination or connection risk losing access to the long-haul flights airlines will prioritize instead.
Any change to the slot and perimeter rules at Reagan National threatens:
The Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports strongly believes that airport authorities – working with local communities and lawmakers – are best placed to make operational decisions at our airports, which will lead to safer, more convenient, and sustainable air travel.
We oppose any changes to the High Density (slot) and perimeter rules at Reagan National Airport (DCA). DCA is currently at capacity and at risk of being seriously overburdened should there be changes to the slot and perimeter rules. Adding more flights from DCA would create unnecessary gridlock, threaten jobs and local businesses, risk connectivity for countless communities, and increase congestion, delays, and noise.