I prefer Reagan National over Washington Dulles any day of the week. Easy to navigate. Gorgeous…read morehigh ceilings with clean and stylish amenities, plenty of premium clubs if you are a AA Admiral, AMEX Platinum, or United Club member. Lots of food vendor options. And overall, an easy travel experience outside of when there a plane delays. Since we are usually flying into DC as opposed to out, it's easy to access all the major points so long as traffic isn't bad or during rush hour. From the terminals, you can see the U.S. Capital and the Washington Monument looking firm and erect, erect and firm. And if you want to access DC via the metro, there is a station right there to take you into town within 10 to 15 minutes. Arlington is right there as is the Pentagon. One of the better airports in the country.

Easy access to parking and close proximity to everything DC, NoVA, and Maryland has to offer…read more Terminal to arrival/baggage claim was a very short distance away. Definitely easier and better in that sense compared to flying in and out of IAD. Garage parking is free for the first hour. Something we take for granted as many other airports don't offer such a thing. Too bad just about all eatery places were closed when landing at 9pm or so. I wouldn't mind flying in and out of DCA in the future.

I can't believe I have not reviewed Reagan National Airport yet…read more Reagan is a national airport only and it employs friendly, local staff. It is located in Arlington, VA and this is as close to Washington, DC proper as you're gonna get with an airport. This airport has grown and expanded over the years and was once a very small, one terminal airport, but that was before the Reagan years aka his name was added to it. The airport is very easy to navigate, due to its smaller size, and they are still upgrading - I mean does it ever really end lol. You can easily access the airport by car, uber/taxi and or metro, which is a huge plus for both local peeps and out-of-towners. All the necessities are here from travel shops to souvenirs to food & drink. Restrooms are modern with all automatic amenities and they are kept very clean. Welcome to DC and we hope you enjoy your stay in our Nation's lovely Capital because we're happy you're here. Cheers!

This terminal was very small, cramped and chaotic…read more I walked here from the metro and it's a bit of a hike from the metro stop from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 - probably a 10 minute walk. I'm pretty fast and fit and I was sweating! Not a lot in the way of food - I ate at the only "real" restaurant here, Reservoir, which was French and expensive but, pretty good. It's a nice place to hang out with charging ports while you wait bc, once you leave, there isn't really anywhere to relax or sit by the gate. Small shopping tunnel as you walk to the "gate" area with a large bar and it was pandemonium. Loud, crowded and bumping into people, not enough seating for the amount of people, etc. Something I havent' seen at an airport before... that's for sure. Not comfortable but it's a well-oiled machine cranking out the boarding and flights. The spherical shape the Southwest flights leave from at gates A1-A8 or so was extremely cramped, loud, and chaotic as about 3 flights were boarding and lining up back to back - the lines overlapped with other gates and boarding and the agents were calling over one another with directions. Our gate agent was a pro - fast and efficient boarding and we were ready to hit the road. Very friendly and easy boarding experience. I haven't flown Southwest in years and it was a nice plane and great boarding process. Southwest did a good job here - but, boy, was it an interesting experience with all

Airport - the DCA…read more I've connected through here a few times and for my last visit, I actually had this as a destination / departure airport. Getting out of this airport was relatively easy: plenty of signs pointed the way to the rental car shuttles and I was on my way in a jiff. For the return you really notice that this place has been around for a long time based on the architecture. Rental car drop was a snap and the shuttles get you to the terminals in short order. I loved the bronze statue of Ronald Reagan that is standing out front of Terminal 1 (old terminal) and the adjacent Terminal 2 appears to be the more modern add-on to the original airport. TSA and security lines went smoothly and I had plenty of time to kill so walked around and noticed the abundance of shops and places to eat. Restrooms were very clean and well lit. Just a very good experience both coming and going.

Airport was easily accessible via the Metro system. We were in Terminal 2 serving American Airlines…read moreand it appeared updated and well maintained. Plenty of restaurants, gate seating, charging stations, and restroom facilities.

The South Pier includes gates 15 through 22 and at busier times, there gets to be quite the long…read morequeue. But they also have TSA Pre-Check and because I have a Known Traveler number, I get to use the great line that's just like security was ten years ago. Laptop stays in, liquids stay in, shoes on, and only the magnetometer. Yay! The agents I have interacted with here are just fine.

Early in the morning, a long line was created due to a TSA drug dog was being used as another…read morescreening barrier. This dog did not have the training as police dogs in my opinion. The dog sniffed me twice and I continued to walk to the next line of screeners. All of a sudden, the handler runs in my direction and a screener yells, "we have a hit" and proceeds to escort me to another area because they claimed the dog sniffed contraband in my computer case. A detailed search through my bag, clothes, and a residue wipe to detect explosive was performed on me. After 10 minutes, I was given the green light but noticed the dog was not the one responsible for placing people into additional screenings. It was the handler who arbitrarily selected people in line and would claim the dog signaled for possible illegal contraband. I realize this is Washington DC but what a major abuse of power and a waste of valuable resources. Next time, I am avoiding DCA and driving in from PIT...a 3 hour drive but without the humility or embarrassment of being accused of having drugs on you and going through additional screenings to keep TSA employees busy instead of playing with their phones all day.

Just used them a 2nd time for family visit to Arlington National Cemetery family member gravesite…read more area. Had my Moms with me who are seniors and disabled and they were great with Mom and Mom in law both... Thanks for all the help in a challenged mobility situation for both Moms and striking the right vibe to deal with an emotionally challenging situation well... Things flowed really well... They are my go to folks whenever I'm in DC area... Evelyn

The driver came in a timely fashion and was very Courteous to my entire family. The vehicle was…read moreclean and our driver (Mostafa) kept us entertained by highlighting all the monuments around DC.

No air conditioning at terminal 6. Feels like 90 degrees. It's awful. Everyone is miserable. How…read morecan this be?

This review is not about the airport itself but about the Budget Car Rental department which is the…read moreworst car rental carrier in that state!!! They wouldn't refund my money because I didn't have my ID , WHICH PPL do make mistakes EVERYDAY! The customer service department SUCKS AND IS VERY RUDE!!! I stood in line for an hour and a half just to be told that I couldn't even change the reservation in my man's name! STRAIGHT BULL! I'm going to complain to corporate about their customer service and business practices!!!

I have been through BWI airport several times now and I will say that I am very impressed with the…read morelayout of the airport. Back in the old days, BWI airport was very difficult to get around and if you had a short timeframe between connection flights, chances are you will not make your next flight. The airport has been through several renovations, and it is much more adaptive to get around the airport. The selection of restaurants are much better depending on which terminal your flight comes into. BWI has a beautiful ambiance and everything is easily accessible in the airport. It is a great airport and would choose to connect through BWI anytime if I go to visit family in NC.

Spent some time in Concourse D at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport after a flight delay. Easy to get…read morearound, decent food options, and a comfortable spot to grab a quick bite and relax before boarding. Overall, a smooth experience

The village idiot has found employment! I'm kinda in my feelings as I type this but how do you…read moresleep at night telling a passenger that I can transition through the TSA prescreen but my minor son cannot? Chile please! Who in their right mind intentionally separates themselves from their kids all in the name of one of you getting past the security checkpoint faster? Sorry boo, wasn't raised that way. As for my family and me; we'll remain civilized and stand in the line with the rest of the general population. It's too much going on in the world to purposely introduce chance into a well planned trip. No reason to debate with the TSA agent as I'm not trying to make the evening news. however it is annoying when your coworkers who are watching tell me how to bypass you. Alas, the power of a dollar tree badge has reninded me of my place in the food chain.

I see all the bad reviews but I guess I was lucky this go around. Since the lines weren't so long…read moretoday that was one check off the list to make me so happy!! I had my dogs with me so I love when everything can go as smooth as possible. The guy that was checking the IDs and boarding passes was nice and was trying to keep the line moving!! He did a great job. Then once we get into the next line to strip down....kidding...just the normal routine shoes, any pocket items, metals items, laptops..etc. Since I have my dogs I have to place everything on the belt and wait for it to go by and then go through the walking metal detector rather than the standing arms up your under arrest stance detector. Any who as soon as I walked through the walking detector I was greeted by a smiling TSA worker that adored my dogs. As many may not know they will wipe both your hands down so they can see what chemicals you may be carrying. So after that they put it in a machine and I have to wait. Once I was cleared, on to getting my stuff. All in all I received a great experience and appreciated all the smiles!!!

No lines at 11am on a Friday... they were friendly and the lines move pretty fast. IYDK but you…read morecan keep your shoes on now! Yay!! Just be sure to keep an eye on your stuff as it can get backed up when they are screening your bags. I do recommend getting here at least 2 hours before your flight boards ... for domestic flights..

As usual we got conflicting information, some officers said we could leave stuff in the packs. The…read morebags were sidetracked for this and we waited as they told us it wasn't their fault. Their officer told us to do this! They took 2 of 5 Tillamook Cream Cheese containers, what the?

Five stars to the lovely and hardworking TSA staff who kept a happy atmosphere and the line moving…read moreduring a significant government shutdown. We were in and out in less than ten minutes, even during a busy spring break season. I truly cannot be more thankful and appreciative.

tl;dr: Don't fly Southwest at this airport…read more The Southwest Terminal (Terminal 1) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is one of the worst airport terminals I've experienced. The biggest problem is the layout. Once you pass through TSA in Terminal 1, you're essentially stuck there. Unlike many airports where you can walk between concourses after security, Terminal 1 is separated from the newer terminals. If you want access to other dining or amenities, you have to leave the secure area and go through TSA all over again. The food options are also disappointing. There are a couple of sit-down restaurants, such as Reservoir and Page, but most of the terminal consists of food court-style vendors with very limited seating. Finding a place to comfortably sit and eat can be a challenge, especially during busy travel periods. What really makes the experience frustrating is how crowded the terminal becomes when flights are delayed. Since Southwest operates heavily from Terminal 1, delays can quickly turn the gate areas into standing-room-only spaces. The terminal feels undersized for the number of passengers using it, and at times the congestion borders on uncomfortable. It's definitely a fire hazard and panic attack inducing. Part of the issue is that Terminal 1 is the airport's oldest terminal, dating back to the 1940s. While it has some historic character, it was not designed for modern passenger volumes and it shows. The only major advantage of Reagan National is its location. Being just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and Arlington is incredibly convenient. If proximity to the city is your top priority, it's hard to beat. But if you're flying Southwest through Terminal 1, be prepared for limited amenities, crowding, and a less-than-ideal airport experience. By the way, if there is any kind of event in D.C. expect the traffic here to be horrendous and good luck getting a Lyft. What a clusterf*ck.