A fatal mid-air collision involving an American Eagle flight and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., led to the temporary closure of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and prompted travel fee waivers from airlines. The collision resulted in a significant loss of life, with authorities switching from a rescue to a recovery operation.
Airlines extended travel fee waivers to passengers following a fatal mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., which temporarily halted operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport . United Airlines announced on Thursday that it had issued a waiver for travelers booked on flights to or from the Arlington, Virginia airport. Passengers with flights scheduled through Saturday will be allowed to reschedule their trips without incurring change fees or fare differences, according to United.
Delta also issued a travel waiver for individuals traveling on Thursday to and from Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement on Thursday regarding the collision, stating that the airline is in contact with its 'colleagues at American Airlines and will continue to offer any assistance and support they may need.' The airport announced on X that flight operations resumed at 11 a.m. and that all airport roads and terminals were open. However, due to some flight delays and cancellations, the airport is advising passengers to confirm their flight information with their respective airlines.American Eagle Flight 5342, en route from Wichita, Kansas, to the nation's capital, was 'involved in an accident' at Reagan National Airport, according to American Airlines. The aircraft, operated by American Airlines' subsidiary PSA Airlines, carried 60 passengers and four crew members. Despite the extensive efforts of hundreds of first responders, authorities transitioned from a rescue operation to a recovery operation on Thursday, as reported by Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly. Officials believe there are no survivors and have recovered at least 27 bodies from the Potomac River
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