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National Airport Struggles With Jets and Congestion
The piece portrays Washington National Airport as an outdated, crowded hub overwhelmed by jets since April 24. FAA and airlines blame growth in traffic, with 25 percent national rise in early 1986 and shifts to Dulles or Friendship. It calls for a modern terminal, parking overhaul, and policy changes to ease bottlenecks.
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