The Washington, D.C. region’s congressional delegation scored a victory Wednesday night when it beat back a measure that would have added more long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport.
— a compromise they hoped would allay concerns about safety and garner enough support for passage.
However, proponents of the plan, which include Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, vowed to continue the fight, which now moves to the Senate. A deal that would have addedappeared to be in hand, but fell apart amid disagreements over other matters, including pilot training standards. “CPARA commends those members of the House of Representatives from both parties who voted to protect safe and efficient travel by opposing changes to the DCA slot and perimeter rules,” the group said in a statement. “CPARA is confident that Congress will pass a final FAA Reauthorization bill that invests in safe, efficient travel for Americans.”
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