As part of this order, five U.S. airlines have been awarded two slot exemptions each, allowing them to launch new nonstop services from Washington National Airport. These routes will serve major destinations across the United States.

The Transportation Department has tentatively awarded room for five new daily long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to five of the nation’s biggest airlines while rejecting proposals from some low-fare carriers.

Leaders like Joaquin Castro and Ted Cruz have long advocated for the round-trip, nonstop service between Military City and the US capitol.

Five airlines are poised to win permission for new new long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Transportation Department has tentatively awarded room for new daily long-haul flights at Reagan National Airport – including one from San Diego.