Local officials said efforts for the nonstops were 'far from over' after the House cut an amendment that would have added flights into DCA.
, a coalition of groups pushing Congress to act on behalf of several cities.
As the opportunity to make changes to the bill came around again this year, a representative from Utahthat would add seven new roundtrip in-and-beyond perimeter slots to DCA split among the seven airlines servicing the airport. Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales co-sponsored the amendment. “A direct flight from San Antonio to Reagan Washington National Airport has been a priority for this Chamber and our business community for several years,” he said.
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