The Nation’s Airports
Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
Board of Directors
Chairman
Shaw McDermott
Vice Chairman
Warner H. Session
Earl Adams, Jr.
Anthony H. Griffin
Katherine K. Hanley
Barbara Lang
Robert W. Lazaro, Jr.
Caren 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
Summer marks a turning point in our nation’s capital. The cherry blossoms of spring give
way to the warm summer sun as the region comes to life with a myriad of events,
celebrations and outdoor fun. From baseball and fireworks to monuments and museums,
the Washington area captures the spirit of America–showcasing our rich national history
for locals and tourists alike.
In this issue of #FlyWashington magazine we celebrate America’s independence and all
those who have fought and continue to defend its freedoms. Join us as we explore the
region’s passion for baseball through the eyes of the Nationals’ own Bryce Harper and fill
your journey with the best experiences Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., have to
offer this summer.
As gateways to the national capital region, both Reagan National and Dulles International
provide a unique walk through history. From the historic terminal at Reagan National
where many of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s travels originated to the sweeping design of Dulles
International’s iconic main terminal, our airports comprise a rich part of the nation’s
past–and its future.
We’ve invested in both airports to improve your traveling experience, providing unique
amenities and conveniences to ensure your journey is memorable. The airports’ retailers
offer a range of last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, while a wide variety
of restaurants offer a culinary escape from the ordinary. Moreover, we’re embarking on
Project Journey, a $1 billion, multi-year effort to transform the passenger experience at
Reagan National–connecting you to more in a seamless post-security environment while
replacing the Gate 35X experience of a bus to 14 hardstands, with a spacious, new
enclosed concourse.
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.
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
John E. Potter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
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
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.
SUMMER 2017
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