Secretary Buttigieg reaffirms consequences at DCA with Senate Appropriators, just days after raising his concerns about more flights with House Appropriators.
WASHINGTON D.C., MAY 3, 2024 – Today, the Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports (CPARA) issued the following statement and audio:
“After sharing his concerns with the House Appropriations Committee, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reminded their Senate counterparts that adding 10 more long haul flights per day to the already overburdened Reagan National Airport (DCA) would put substantial pressure on the airport. Crucially, he warned of “a likelihood of delays or some kind of flow process that could impact travelers” caused by these additional flights at DCA. We couldn’t agree more with the Secretary, or Senator Van Hollen (D-MD), who said, “it would be unacceptable to have a bill designed on safety that comprises safety at DCA.” That’s why the Coalition to Protect America’s Regional Airports urges Senators to vote on and support the bipartisan amendment to the FAA Reauthorization bill that removes the provision that adds more flights at DCA.” – CPARA
Listen to Secretary Buttigieg’s latest warning and the audio from the recent near-miss collision at DCA:
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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.
