New “Safety” Bill Requires Cutting Half Of Washington National Airport’s Long-Distance Flights—Even If It Won’t Make Flying Safer

A new Senate bill would eliminate at least 52% of Washington National’s beyond-perimeter flight rights, putting all of Alaska’s and Frontier’s airport access at risk. Even an FAA finding that a particular cut offers no measurable safety improvement could only delay it. The proposal would deliver restrictions United has sought for years to protect its Dulles hub.