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FAA Rejects Request to Limit Airport Arrivals Amid Safety Concerns

1/24/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly rejected Reagan National Airport air traffic controllers' request to reduce arrivals from 36 to 32 per hour, according to the Washington Times.
The request was submitted in May 2023, citing spacing issues.
A retired FAA official did not escalate the request for political reasons.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will vote on the final collision report and may propose new safety recommendations.

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The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly rejected Reagan National Airport air traffic controllers' request to reduce arrivals from 36 to 32 per hour, according to the Washington Times.
The request was submitted in May 2023, citing spacing issues.
A retired FAA official did not escalate the request for political reasons.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will vote on the final collision report and may propose new safety recommendations.