Reagan National Airport to close for 15 hours during July 4 celebrations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington, DC, will shut down operations for nearly 15 hours during the America250 celebrations over the July 4th weekend. The closure aims to ensure safe air traffic movement during events including flyovers and fireworks.

FAA Announces Closure Details

On Tuesday, the FAA stated on X that airport operations will remain closed on July 3 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM local time and on July 4 from 12:00 PM to Midnight. The agency noted that these times are subject to change and advised travelers to check with their airlines for the latest flight status. Business Insider reported that airlines have scheduled 260 flights from the airport on July 4.

Airline Response and Waivers

Several major carriers are preparing for the anticipated disruptions. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL), and JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) are offering passengers travel waivers ahead of the July 4th operational changes. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Airline	Ticker	Exchange
American Airlines Group Inc.	AAL	NASDAQ
Delta Air Lines Inc.	DAL	NYSE
JetBlue Airways Corporation	JBLU	NASDAQ

Additional Developments

Separately, the Department of Transportation and the FAA announced plans to allow civilian supersonic flights over the continental U.S., focusing on a framework for noise standards. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy declared a power emergency due to a heatwave affecting multiple states, directing PJM Interconnection LLC to ramp up operations.

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Technology and availability

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