The Nation’s Airports
Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
Board of Directors
Chairman
William Shaw McDermott
Vice Chairman
Warner H. Session
Earl Adams, Jr.
Anthony H. Griffin
Katherine K. Hanley
Barbara Lang
Robert W. Lazaro, Jr.
Caren D. Merrick
A. Bradley Mims
Thorn Pozen
David G. Speck
William E. Sudow
J. Walter Tejada
Mark E. Uncapher
Nina Mitchell Wells
Joslyn N. Williams
Vice President and Secretary
Monica R. Hargrove
Crisp morning air, green leaves turning to bright red and orange, and tailgate parties
kicking off another football season—all visible signs of change that define fall in the
nation’s capital.
With change comes a rich array of new sights and sounds for locals and visitors alike.
In this issue of #FlyWashington magazine, join us as we explore all the experiences of the
season when the Washington region comes out to play.
Read on to discover the best places to immerse yourself in the region’s vibrant fall colors,
uncover standout day trips to the many nearby destinations in Virginia and revel in the
natural beauty of our pristine local lakes. Join us as thousands lace-up their running
shoes for the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon, and explore the diverse cultural heritage of
the nation and the region with us at this year’s Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Discover the country’s best vantage points for viewing the first coast-to-coast solar
eclipse in a century and journey across the map to South Africa, Los Angeles, Boston and
the Finger Lakes of New York as we explore places you can reach nonstop from Reagan
National and Dulles International Airports.
Find out what changes the season is bringing to our Airports, too. From new concessions
like Dulles International’s Burgundy & Gold Club football-themed restaurant to new
construction at Reagan National as part of Project Journey, learn what we’re doing to
improve your experience in our Airports.
We hope you enjoy this issue of #FlyWashington magazine and your journey through our
Airports. On behalf of all Airports Authority employees and partners, thank you for
choosing Reagan National and Dulles International Airports as your gateway to the region
and Washington’s gateway to the world.
President and
Chief Executive Officer
John E. Potter
Executive Vice President and
Chief Revenue Officer
Jerome L. Davis
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Margaret E. McKeough
Vice President of Marketing and
Consumer Strategy
Chryssa L. Westerlund
Vice President of Communications
David R. Mould
Vice President and
Reagan National Airport Manager
J. Paul Malandrino, Jr.
Interim Vice President and
Dulles International Airport Manager
Brian A. Leuck
John E. Potter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority pledges to:
Serve the traveling public;
Provide a safe, predictable, enjoyable travel experience;
Continuously improve customer service, convenience, innovation and engagement; and
Always advocate for our passengers with all entities affecting their journey.
AUTUMN 2017
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