United grows Dulles footprint with new terminal, huge lounge
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United's new Concourse E at Dulles. Rendering: Courtesy of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
A new United terminal will take off at Dulles International Airport in late 2026, fueled by more than a half-billion dollars.
Why it matters: The project is a first-class upgrade for the region's largest jetliner and airport, with new travelers' amenities and expanded services.
The big picture: Concourse E — a joint project between United and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority — funded through federal and local contributions, is part of a $9 billion innovation plan for Dulles and Reagan national airports.
- United has been in growth mode: expanding and upgrading its presence at airports nationwide, including in Denver, Houston and Newark, N.J.
Zoom in: The new wing will boast 14 United gates, providing additional space for the airline's fresh, roomier fleet of planes. It will have direct access to the Aerotrain station (no people movers!) for smooth traveling.
- Other amenities include upgraded concessions and retail, and more gate seating.
- Of course, there's a luxe lounge — the airport trend du jour. The new 40,000-square-foot United Club will be the largest in its network.
The intrigue: United is adding more flight destinations as part of its growth plan — it added 13 domestic routes from Dulles this year alone — including inaugural nonstop service to Dakar, Senegal, this spring.
- Plus, it'll be the first in the region to offer nonstop flights to Nice, France, and Venice, Italy, this summer.
Between the lines: The airline also recently announced that construction is underway for a state-of-the-art inflight training center near Dulles, opening next year.