Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority CEO Jack Potter and Board Member Trent Morse joined President Trump, US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby at the White House to announce a $20+ billion initiative transforming Washington Dulles International Airport into a world-class gateway to the National Capital Region.
Local residents and global visitors can look forward to more than 5 million square feet of new or renovated space. Future plans will preserve the iconic vision of architect Eero Saarinen while dramatically enhancing the overall customer experience by:
• Streamlining travel with close-in parking, modernised check-in facilities, and state-of-the-art TSA security screening.
• Building new concourses and modernising existing ones to expand flight capacity, while eliminating the outdated C and D concourses.
• Expanding AeroTrain connections throughout the airport to enable the complete retirement of mobile lounges.
• Elevating international travel with a rebuilt concourse connected to the main terminal, featuring direct walkable access to larger Customs facilities, premium dining, and expanded lounges.
• Constructing a state-of-the-art luggage system for significantly faster bag delivery.
• Providing United Airlines with expanded lounge space, including plans for one of the world's largest United Polaris Lounges.
Elliott L. Ferguson, II, President and CEO of Destination DC, stated: "This transformation will strengthen Washington, DC’s global connectivity, support growth in international visitation, and make it easier for travellers to experience everything the nation's capital has to offer."
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby added: "Washington Dulles is the gateway connecting our capital to the world, and this investment delivers the world-class experience our customers and employees deserve."
Modernisation is already underway. Later this year, the first segment of Concourse E will open with 14 new United gates, direct AeroTrain access, and upgraded lounges.
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