Fliers on the East Coast are getting a gleaming new 435,000-square-foot concourse at one of the busiest airports in the nation.
United Airlines and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority have unveiled the first new concourse at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in two decades.
The sweeping new facility has 14 new gates, direct access to the airport’s AeroTrain system, and a spacious 40,000-square-foot United Club, which the carrier says is one of the largest airline lounges in the Western Hemisphere.
Along the revamped concourse, travelers will find retail and dining options from local purveyors, including Honor Brewing, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe, and Italian restaurant Aventino, plus popular national chains like Dos Toros Taqueria and Jimmy Johns.
The new concourse is part of a larger $20 billion overhaul at Dulles that will see the hub’s concourses rebuilt or expanded, as well as add a new U.S. Customs facility and expand AeroTrain service.
The reimagined concourse is also part of United’s plan to continue expanding its operations at Dulles, where it has added six new international destinations this year and increased departures by 30% since 2022.
"Washington Dulles is a critical part of United's global network and growth strategy as it connects our nation's capital to the world," said United CEO Scott Kirby.
"Concourse E delivers the kind of elevated experience our travelers and employees deserve today, and it's only the beginning as we work with the Airports Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation to transform Dulles into one of the greatest airports in the world," Kirby said.
Washington Dulles’ new Concourse E will officially open to the public on November 10.
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