United Airlines and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) recently celebrated significant advancements in the airline’s growth and the ongoing construction of the highly anticipated Concourse E at Washington Dulles International Airport. Set to transform the customer experience, this impressive 435,000-square-foot, 14-gate concourse is expected to feature a spacious new United ClubSM and an array of state-of-the-art amenities, all slated to open in late 2026.
The development of Concourse E is made possible through collaboration between United, MWAA, and local and federal funding, including grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at airport enhancement projects to support Dulles’ expansion.
As the largest airline in the D.C. area, United employs over 8,000 local staff and offers more flights and destinations than any other airline. Demonstrating its commitment to growth in the region, United plans to open a new flight attendant training center in 2025. Additionally, the airline is actively expanding its network with exciting new destinations and is currently operating 25 percent more flights compared to 2023.
“Washington Dulles has emerged as a global gateway and these new investments will help deliver the world-class facility that our employees and customers deserve,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “Today is one of many milestone celebrations to come in United’s long-term commitment in advancing our Dulles hub.”
United Airlines has poured over $32 billion into its operations since 2021. The expansion and modernization at Dulles Airport builds on similar upgrades made at facilities in Denver, Houston, and Newark. This initiative is part of the airline’s United Next plan, which focuses on enhancing infrastructure, investing in people, and adopting cutting-edge technology.
“Dulles serves as a critical economic development hub for Virginia and helps travelers get where they need to go. I’ve been proud to help secure federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand the concourses, which will make traveling to and from the airport more convenient,” said Senator Tim Kaine. “I’m thrilled to celebrate the construction of this new concourse because it will enhance the experience of every traveler who walks through the airport. I thank United and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for their partnership in this effort.”
“Every day, Dulles Airport serves tens of thousands of passengers coming in and out of the DMV region. I’m glad to see this major expansion build on the historic investments we’ve made through the bipartisan infrastructure law and support the construction of the newest concourse at Dulles,” said Senator Mark Warner. “I look forward to seeing Concourse E come to life with 14 additional gates that will increase flight options and state-of-the-art facilities that will improve the experience of air travelers.”