Efforts to tinker with decades-old rules that limit long-distance flying at DCA could face opposition from lawmakers in the Washington region.
A coalition of business groups on Thursday is launching a campaign to increase long-distance service at Reagan National Airport, arguing that rules limiting the number of flights and the distance they travel are outdated and are hurting consumers and the local economy.
At issue is the perimeter rule, which limits the number of flights that travel more than 1,250 miles from National. Over the years, lawmakers have carved out exemptions to allow a small number of flights beyond the 1,250-mile limit. The Capital Access Alliance, which counts Delta Air Lines among its members, wants Congress to increase the number by as many as 25 daily round trips.
It also argues that one of the chief reasons for establishing the perimeter rule — to promote growth at Dulles — is no longer needed because Dulles has “reached a point of self-sufficiency with a solid customer base.”CAA’s appeal is likely to garner support in Congress, particularly among lawmakers who have sought to end distance limits on flights at National. But the proposal will likely draw fierce opposition from D.C.
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