WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Department said on Monday that seven major airlines are eligible to apply for five new daily round-trip flights from Washington’s Reagan National Airport.
On May 16, President Joe Biden signed legislation opening new flights at the busy airport in Arlington, Virginia, near the nation’s capital. Applications must be submitted by July 8, and comments on applications must be submitted by July 17.
American Airlines (NASDAQ:), Delta Air Lines (N:), United Airlines, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:), JetBlue, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines are eligible to apply, the Department of Transportation said.