“Good riddance,” said Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — and frequent Gate 35X user. AdvertisementStory continues below advertisementBut airline and airport officials were eager to begin using the new building as soon as possible. “It just feels great,” said Paul Malandrino Jr., a vice president at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority who also manages Reagan National Airport. Once complete, travelers will be able to move between Terminals B and C without having to board a shuttle bus or make repeat trips through airport security. Airport officials also recently completed work on a $48 million, 55,000-square-foot extension that added five gates, new concession space and restrooms to Concourse A.

Source: Washington Post April 15, 2021 22:15 UTC