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.

Five airlines to share new long-haul flights to Washington’s Reagan National Airport - The Transportation Department rejected a bid by JetBlue Airways to add another flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico

The U.S. Transportation Department plans to award five new daily round-trip flights from Reagan National Airport. American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines are considered favorites to receive these slots.

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