As Secretary Buttigieg warns of consequences at DCA, recent near-miss collision audio accentuates the risks.
[WASHINGTON D.C., MAY 2, 2024] – Today, the Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports (CPARA) issued the following statement and audio:
“Despite a recent near-miss collision – and warnings from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg that they are “concerned about the pressure [more flights] could put on the system”– the Senate is trying to bring 10 more long haul flights per day to the already at-capacity and overburdened Reagan National Airport (DCA). The Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports urges Senators to leave DCA’s slot and perimeter rules unchanged in the FAA Reauthorization bill.” – CPARA
Listen to Secretary Buttigieg’s warning and the audio from the recent near-miss collision at DCA.
Protect the best interest of passengers: – get the facts. To promote safe, convenient travel to and from the nation’s capital, take action at: https://www.protectregionalairports.com/take-action/.
About The Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports
The Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports (CPARA) 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.
Our 150+ member coalition opposes 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 could create unnecessary gridlock, threaten jobs and local businesses, risk connectivity for countless communities and increase congestion, delays and noise.
