Passenger travel at DC area airports is sky high

Washington

MORE than 70 million passengers flew through the Washington region's three airports in 2016 - a sign that airport leaders' aggressive efforts to court new airlines, offer amenities and upgrade shopping and dining options are paying off, officials said.

Last year, both Baltimore-Washington International Marshall and Reagan National airports set records for the number of passengers who passed through their gates. Even Dulles International Airport, which has struggled to attract travellers in recent years, posted a small but significant gain, fuelled largely by international travellers.