The Nation’s Airports
Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
Board of Directors
Chairman
William Shaw McDermott
Vice Chairman
Warner H. Session
Earl Adams, Jr.
Anthony H. Griffin
Katherine K. Hanley
Barbara Lang
Robert W. Lazaro, Jr.
Caren D. Merrick
A. Bradley Mims
Thorn Pozen
David G. Speck
William E. Sudow
J. Walter Tejada
Mark E. Uncapher
Nina Mitchell Wells
Joslyn N. Williams
Vice President and Secretary
Monica R. Hargrove
As we join in celebration of the holiday season, I want to divert from my usual
#FlyWashington remarks to thank you, the traveling public, for choosing Ronald Reagan
National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport as your gateways to the
National Capital Region.
Our dedicated employees at our Airports strive year-round to make your travel experience
pleasant, convenient and memorable–sharing in your joy, delight and occasional stress as
you embark on your journey.
Throughout 2017, we’ve been humbled, inspired and proud to help our passengers make
unique, lasting and personal memories. We’ve been humbled by an outpouring of support
for hurricane victims as volunteers and relief supplies flowed through Dulles International.
We were inspired as children with special needs participating in Wings for All overcame
their apprehension of flight. And our pride abounded with each U.S. military veteran Honor
Flight arrival at Reagan National.
Within this issue of #FlyWashington, we emphasize the gift of travel–both tangible and
experiential. From features in the Airport Gift Guide and the Museum Gift Guide to
memories made on adventures to our nonstop destinations at home and abroad, our hope
is that we’re able to give you with an enjoyable travel experience as your journey takes
you through our Airports.
Winter is a special time of year in the Metropolitan Washington area, which comes to life
with musical performances, holiday markets and a unique international flare. And while
we each choose to celebrate the holidays in our own tradition and custom, at the Airports
Authority, the season–replete with food, family and festive gatherings–evokes a sense of
nostalgia and thankfulness that brings us together.
Despite the inevitable change–and occasional challenge–winter brings, I assure you that
the Airports Authority will continue to work for the gift of serving you. We hope you enjoy
this issue of #FlyWashington magazine, and on behalf of all Airports Authority employees
and partners, happy holidays.
President and
Chief Executive Officer
John E. Potter
Executive Vice President and
Chief Revenue Officer
Jerome L. Davis
Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Margaret E. McKeough
Vice President of Marketing and
Consumer Strategy
Chryssa L. Westerlund
Vice President of Communications
David R. Mould
Vice President and
Reagan National Airport Manager
J. Paul Malandrino, Jr.
Interim Vice President and
Dulles International Airport Manager
Brian A. Leuck
John E. Potter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority pledges to:
Serve the traveling public;
Provide a safe, predictable, enjoyable travel experience;
Continuously improve customer service, convenience, innovation and engagement; and
Always advocate for our passengers with all entities affecting their journey.
WINTER 2017/18
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