Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflected on the impact of adding five new long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan National Airport during a House Appropriation Committee hearing, emphasizing there is concern about how the added flights could put “pressure” on the system on Tuesday.
“We would be concerned about the pressure that could put on the system,” Buttigieg said in response to a question from Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), who asked about the Biden administration’s position on adding the extra flights.
“Of course, we stand ready to make good on whatever Congress provides,” he added.
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Buttigieg’s comment comes after key Senate and House negotiators unveiled a long-awaited bill early Monday morning to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for the next five years.
The bill included a provision
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