USA Trump wants to rebuild Washington's international airport
US President Donald Trump wants to have Dulles International Airport near the US capital Washington rebuilt. It is currently a "terrible" airport that should be redesigned, the President said at a cabinet meeting. He had a "fantastic" plan for this, but Trump did not go into any more detail. It also initially remained unclear what consequences the renovation measures would have for travelers.
02.12.2025, 20:24
SDA
Transport Minister Sean Duffy drew attention to an accident at the international airport: according to media reports, 18 people were injured in mid-November while being transported in a so-called mobile lounge. The vehicle, which looks like a cross between a waiting room and a bus, crashed into a docking point at an airport building, NBC Washington reported. According to its own information, Dulles Airport has 19 mobile lounges. Each vehicle can transport a good 100 people.
Dulles Airport is one of the most important airports in the USA and is located around 40 kilometers from the US capital. In addition to medium-length routes, it mainly serves destinations further afield. The national airport, named after former President Ronald Reagan, is mainly used for shorter journeys. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Washington. According to official figures, almost 27.3 million people traveled through the international airport last year, while around 26.3 million used the domestic airport.
