Airlines issue travel waivers for Washington National Airport closure tomorrow, Saturday, June 14 2025 due to a special event that is scheduled to occur both on the 250th anniversary of the Army of the United States and on the 79th birthday of Donald J. Trump, who is the current president of the United States.
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers For Washington National Airport Closure: June 2025 Travel Alert
According to the official Internet web site of Washington National Airport as copied verbatim:
A military parade in Washington, D.C., may significantly impact vehicle and airline traffic on the evening of Saturday, June 14.
Airline Flight Impacts
To accommodate aircraft flyovers along the parade route, followed by a fireworks display, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to suspend airline operations at DCA — affecting scheduled flights. Customers with flight reservations for the evening of June 14 should check the status of their flights directly with their airline.
Expect Traffic Delays
Consider using Metrorail to reach the airport, and expect roadway closures off-airport that could increase travel times from Friday, June 13, through Monday, June 16.
Highway Closure Notice
From Friday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 15 at 6:00 a.m., the George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed in both directions between U.S. 50 and I-395.
No Fireworks Viewing
With limited garage parking capacity at DCA due to construction, event parking and fireworks viewing at the airport are strongly discouraged. Expect delays from road closures and increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area.
Event Websites – for more information
Public safety information, road closures, event restrictions
U.S. Army’s Birthday Festival site
Metrorail announces expanded train service
Flight Waivers, Delays and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from Washington National Airport over the next couple of days or so, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this special event which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip — or even using a different mode of travel altogether — might be better options.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary.
Here are six airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this special event:
- American Airlines has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025; and Monday, June 16, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Delta Air Lines has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025; and Monday, June 16, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- United Airlines has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025 through Sunday, June 15, 2025; and Sunday, June 15, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Alaska Airlines has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025; and Monday, June 16, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Southwest Airlines has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025; and Saturday, June 28, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- JetBlue Airways has issued a travel alert for Washington National Airport for Saturday, June 14, 2025; and Monday, June 16, 2025 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
Final Boarding Call
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected and if they offer other airports as alternatives…
…and as always: please travel safely.
Photograph ©2018 by Brian Cohen.
