US Senate Committee Approves 5 Extra Slots At Washington’s Reagan Airport

The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, which secures funding for the FAA for an additional five years and outlines significant improvements in transportation and consumer protections. One of the most divisive aspects of this bill is an amendment establishing provisions for additional flights on the nation's busiest runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).