(IN SHORT) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors has unanimously approved Felice C. Smith as the new vice president and secretary, effective March 10. Smith, who joined the Authority in 2019 as associate general counsel and ethics officer, brings extensive experience in legal and ethics matters to her new role. She will report… Read the full press release
Thorn Pozen, Mark Uncapher to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson (IN SHORT) The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s board of directors has elected Thorn Pozen as its chairperson and Mark Uncapher as vice chairperson for 2024. Additionally, Monica Hargrove has been re-elected as secretary to the Airports Authority. Thorn Pozen, a partner at the law… Read the full press release
Washington DC, USA, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new vice presidents have joined the senior management team at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. As the new vice president for Audit, Charles Turley will lead a team that conducts internal audits and advises the board of directors and CEO of the results of financial,… Read the full press release
Opening of Dulles Metrorail Station Connects Passengers to Regional Transit Network Including Direct Train Service to Downtown Washington, D.C. Washington DC, USA, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officially welcomed Metrorail to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, marking the completion of a major two-phase Silver Line construction project to extend… Read the full press release
New capital-to-capital connection features special-themed aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel blend Washington DC, USA, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the launch of Iberia Airline’s new nonstop service between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) on Wednesday. The inaugural flight, featuring a special City of Madrid… Read the full press release
First-ever nonstop service from North America to African nation of Togo Washington DC, USA, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority celebrated the launch of Ethiopian Airlines’ new nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lomé, Togo (LFW), on Wednesday. The new service, operating three times per week on a… Read the full press release
Washington DC, USA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Thursday that Chryssa Westerlund has been named executive vice president and chief revenue officer, responsible for airline business development, marketing and consumer strategy, concessions, commercial parking, corporate communications and government affairs for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the Dulles… Read the full press release
50,000-square-foot facilities replace three smaller screening areas, providing more room for passengers and TSA staff and significant additional post-security space Washington DC, USA, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new security screening checkpoints are conveniently located between Terminals B and C, the Metrorail station and Terminal Parking Garages. Arrows on the map indicate the… Read the full press release
Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced today (October 20, 2021) the appointment of Mamie Mallory and Timothy Poole to its Board of Directors. Both are appointees of the governor of Maryland. Mallory is widely recognized for her distinguished career at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), prior… Read the full press release
The ultra-low-cost carrier announces new nonstop flights to leisure-focused Florida destinations Washington DC, USA, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Tuesday that Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will launch new year-round nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)… Read the full press release
Reserve parking online in advance to guarantee a space and discounted rate Washington DC, USA, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is gearing up for what is expected to be the year’s busiest air travel period at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. Between May 1… Read the full press release
Airline connects four new cities to Washington, D.C., area using 9-seat Cessna Caravan equipment Washington DC, USA, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Monday celebrated the launch of Southern Airways Express’ new Essential Air Service providing flights to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from four Mid-Atlantic Region communities. The Pompano… Read the full press release
VeriScan biometric identity management system recognized for excellence and innovation in IT, while Airports Authority CIO Goutam Kundu is named to CIO Hall Washington DC, USA, 2020-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — DG’s CIO Magazine has named the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority as a 2020 CIO 100 award honoree for its innovative veriScan biometric identity… Read the full press release
Senior VP Philip G. Sunderland retires after nearly 12 years of service Washington DC, USA, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Senior Vice President and General Counsel Philip G. Sunderland announced plans Friday to retire after more than a decade overseeing legal matters for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2019-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors elected Earl Adams Jr. to serve as its next chairman and William Sudow to serve as vice chairman for 2020 at its meeting Wednesday. The board also re-elected Monica Hargrove as secretary to the Airports Authority. All three will… Read the full press release
CLEAR Registered Traveler Program is a New Option for Passengers to Reduce Waits at Security Checkpoints Washington, D.C., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers now have an additional option for speedier passage through security screening lines atReagan National and Dulles International airports with the launch of the CLEAR registered traveler program. New kiosks stationed at… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Stewart has been named vice president for airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. He will succeed Mark Treadaway, who previously announced his intention to retire from the Airports Authority as vice president for air service planning and development after a transition is completed. The… Read the full press release