Crash could spark airline lobbying

Jan. 31, 2025, 11:38 AM UTC

Lawmakers could reprise one of the biggest and costliest lobbying fights of the last Congress after this week’s crash at Capitol Hill’s closest airport.

The nation’s airlines — and their lobbyists — are sticking to carefully scripted messaging after the deadly midair collision of an American Airlines flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people. The crash renewed debate about overcrowding at the airport that lawmakers rely on most — a 15-minute sprint by car from the Capitol.

Some industry lobbyists said they anticipate lawmakers will consider possible changes, though proposals will likely depend on the ...

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