Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is planning a new nine-gate concourse for Terminal 1, which would replace the midcentury concourse and rotunda, known locally as “the banjo”. The project, estimated to cost $835 million, is expected to be completed by 2031 and would be used by Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, and Frontier Airlines. The new concourse would include a multilevel processor building for check-in and baggage claim, as well as a 10,000 square foot airline lounge.
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The new concourse at DCA would offer a modern passenger experience while respecting the terminal’s historic context. Travelers would use a new multilevel processor building for check-in and baggage claim, and then walk through an enlarged corridor to the new concourse. The expansion would also include a 10,000 square foot airline lounge. And, of course, the new concourse would be carefully planned to ensure a seamless travel experience – because what’s a break without a little planning?
Author: Evan Null
