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Washington Dulles International Airport expects a record-breaking 30 million passengers in 2026. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Jun 1, 2026

Dulles ramps up airport expansion work

Washington Dulles International Airport plans to exceed 30 million passengers with the opening of Concourse E, part of a $7 billion expansion.

A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other trading numbers following the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Apr 22, 2026

Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings

Wall Street stocks climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and strong first-quarter earnings boosted investor sentiment.

A Boeing 767-322ER aircraft of United Airlines takes off during cold winter weather from Zurich Airport near Ruemlang, Switzerland, December 14, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
Apr 22, 2026

United Airlines says fares may need to rise up to 20% to offset fuel surge

United Airlines plans to increase ticket prices by up to 20% to offset rising jet fuel costs, impacting fare strategies amid volatile energy prices.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 14, 2026

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost

Wall Street rallies as hopes for renewed US-Iran talks and strong bank earnings boost investor optimism amid inflation concerns.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Apr 2, 2026

Wall St drops over 1% after Trump’s comments dent Iran resolution hopes

Wall Street's main indexes fell over 1% after President Donald Trump signaled intensified military operations on Iran, raising conflict concerns and boosting oil prices.

US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Nov 6, 2025

US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order

The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, including New York, L.A. and Chicago, amid the government shutdown.

Photo courtesy Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport
Sep 25, 2025

Regional jet overshoots landing at Virginia airport

A commercial regional jet from Dulles overran a runway at Roanoke airport during heavy rain, but no injuries were reported, officials said.

A United Airlines Airbus A321neo. The plane is in flight, pictured against a clear sky, and bearing the United logo. Photo courtesy United Airlines
Nov 25, 2024

United begins building $16M training center in Fairfax County

United Airlines has started construction on a $16 million inflight training center in Fairfax County, the county’s economic development authority announced Monday. The 20,000-square-foot facility near the airline’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport, which straddles the Fairfax and Loudoun county lines, is expected to open in 2025. “We are excited and honored that United [...]

Travel spending by U.S. residents supports 213,000 jobs in Virginia
May 6, 2022

Dulles adds United direct flights to Amman, Jordan

United Airlines has added three weekly nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jordan’s capital city, Amman. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced the addition Friday, though the inaugural flight occurred a day earlier. “Amman, Jordan, is the 39th global capital city to be directly connected to the Washington, D.C., region via Dulles International[...]

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