Washingtonians have a bunch of new places they can fly nonstop — from Taipei to Cartagena and Cabo — as airlines expand their schedules at Dulles.
Why it matters: The new routes make some far-flung vacation spots — and domestic destinations — easier to reach.
The big picture: Dulles has launched around a dozen nonstop routes this year, with more coming this fall and winter.
- If you’re wondering why there’s nothing new at Reagan National, it’s because the airport is slot-controlled. Adding a new route generally requires dropping an existing one or Congress authorizing more — an ongoing fight given concerns about congestion and safety.
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🌎 Going international
- Taipei, Taiwan: EVA Air launched four-times-weekly, year-round service in June. At roughly 7,800 miles, it’s among the longest nonstop routes out of Dulles.
- Seoul, South Korea: Air Premia began flying to Seoul four times a week in April, year-round.
- Reykjavik, Iceland: United launched daily seasonal service in May — an easy jumping-off point for hot springs, waterfalls and the rest of Iceland.
- Toronto: Air Canada began daily, year-round service in June to Billy Bishop Airport, the downtown hub that puts travelers closer to the heart of the city.
- Halifax and Quebec City: United added seasonal Saturday flights to both Canadian cities in May.
What’s next: More warm-weather escapes are coming.
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: United starts four weekly flights Oct. 25.
- Liberia, Costa Rica: Daily seasonal service starts Dec. 17, putting travelers within easier reach of Guanacaste’s beaches and national parks.
- Cartagena, Colombia: United starts flying there four times a week Dec. 17, with service increasing to five times weekly next spring.
🇺🇸 Closer to home
A few new domestic flights could make long weekends easier.
- Orange County, California: United began daily, year-round service this month, offering a new nonstop to Southern California.
- Fort Lauderdale: Frontier started daily service in May.
- Myrtle Beach: United launched daily seasonal flights in May.
Plus: Dulles now has daily United flights to Lynchburg, Virginia, and Clarksburg, West Virginia — and daily service to Owensboro, Kentucky, starts Oct. 13…