Welcome to the February Edition of the Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International (IAD) Airports Monthly Newsletter. | Make Lasting Memories This Spring with the 🌸 National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 | The National Cherry Blossom Festival invites you to Washington, D.C. this spring to make lasting memories alongside iconic DC landmarks and beautiful cherry blossoms. Featuring five weekends of spectacular springtime events full of entertainment, art installations, culture, food, and fun, you’ll be sure to “Find Your Bloom” here.
For more information and calendar of events, visit NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org. | Heading to DCA? Allow Extra Time during Weekend Metro Construction This Spring | [Map depicts maximum rail service impacts on three upcoming weekends] | Track work and station improvements will temporarily impact service near the airport. The Crystal City station (north of DCA) will close on ten weekends, and the Potomac Yard station (south of DCA) will close on three weekends. Free shuttle buses will connect passengers between affected stations — just follow the posted signs.
You can view specific closure dates and detour maps on the FlyReagan website and Metro’s project page before your trip.
Good news: no rail closures are scheduled during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. 🌸🚇 | IAD is unlocking more ways to Seoul with Air Premia starting nonstop service on April 24, 2026! With its new four-times-weekly service, Air Premia offers travelers even easier access to the sounds, style, and stories shaping global culture. ✈️🌏 | We are excited to announce IAD’s newest airline, EVA Air as the first ever nonstop connection from the U.S. capital to Taipei. Starting June 26, 2026, EVA Air’s new, nonstop service will operate 4x weekly on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). This new option for IAD travelers opens a seamless connection to one of Asia’s most vibrant hubs and beyond, to places like Bangkok, Bali and Cebu. ✈️🌏 | Starting in May 2026, United Airlines will be giving IAD passengers more ways to explore the north! New nonstop options to Reykjavík, Halifax, and Québec City open the door to some of the world’s most captivating destinations. ✈️ | From IAD to Addis Adaba and beyond. Enjoy award-winning service, seamless connections, and global comfort at great fares. Book your journey today. ✈️ | Discover the Magic of the O Museum in The Mansion | Located in DC, this playful, immersive space is filled with art, music, history, and mystery. Wander through beautifully curated rooms, unlock secret doors, and let every corner inspire your imagination. It's not just a museum— it's an experience. | Your Spring Getaway Starts with Easy Parking | Spring break is calling. Reserve your parking spot now and join PassPark Rewards to earn 100 bonus points as a new member—seamless travel starts here. 🅿️🚗 | Colada Shop / Post-Security / National Hall, By Gate C23
Colada Shop has 6 locations in the DMV, and we are excited to bring this location to DCA, offering Cuban-style coffee and eclectic cuisine. Their full menu of international flavors includes breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, beverages and kid's menu.
| Chick-fil-A / Post-Security / National Hall
The Chick-fil-A at DCA now features a bright, modern design for travelers to enjoy their favorite "eat-more-chicken" on the go. | New 24/7 Automated Retail at IAD | LEGO (Vending) / Post-Security / Concourse C
Travel just got a little more playful thanks to the new LEGO® vending machine—located post-security in Concourse C. This colorful, quick-buy vending spot offers travelers an easy way to grab small LEGO sets and collectibles while waiting for their flight, perfect for gifts, souvenirs, or a creative distraction during layovers. | ShopAll Fans (Vending) / Post-Security / Concourse A
Discover the new ShopAll Fans vending machine, located in Concourse A near Gate A20, your quick stop for trading cards and collectibles. Perfect for fans of all ages, it's an easy, fun way to grab a collectible while waiting for your flight! | $45 Fee Option for Air Travelers Without a REAL ID Began February 1
| Beginning February 1, 2026, currently travelers without an acceptable form of ID must pay a $45 fee for identity verification before processing through a TSA checkpoint. Check the list of all acceptable IDs before traveling. | Download the official DC Airports mobile app to stay up to date on airport information. | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Washington, DC, DC 20001 | |
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