Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports.
Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us!
Team:
VPs/ Executive Producer(s): Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis -
Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson
Producers: Ryan Burdick, Brian McCoy, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson,
Editor: Ryan Burdick
Graphics: Bong Lee
Marketing: Kimberly Barnes, Sagia Depty
Web Producer: Adam Lawrence, Brian McCoy
Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi
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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports.
Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us!
Team:
VPs/ Executive Producer(s): Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis -
Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson
Producers: Ryan Burdick, Brian McCoy, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson,
Editor: Ryan Burdick
Graphics: Bong Lee
Marketing: Kimberly Barnes, Sagia Depty
Web Producer: Adam Lawrence, Brian McCoy
Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi
We're back! On this episode, we got to know MWAA Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund! She told us all about her role, what goes into "airport revenue", and gave us an update on what's happening at both airports!
Meet DCA's new Airport Manager, Terry Liercke! Terry has been with the Authority for close to three decades and has spent time at both Dulles International and Reagan National. We also talk about LEGO DCA and he gives us an update on DCA Reimagined! This is a great conversation you don't want to miss!
Ever walk through the airport and wonder how the restaurants and shops came to be there? Well the answer is through conferences like the Airport Experience Conference! This annual conference is a three-day event where brands and airports can meet, learn about each other, and network with industry leaders. The 2025 AX Conference just so happened to be in National Harbor and hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority! (That's us!) We sat down with Airport Experience Network VP Melissa Montes as well as our own Concessions Dream Team Peggy Garcia and Carol Gabriel to learn all about what goes down at AXC!
Meet the snow fighters of Washington Dulles Airport and Reagan National Airport! A lot goes into snow removal and each airport has to approach it differently. We sat down with Jonathan Zimmerman and Doug Helms to talk about how they lead the snow removal teams and how things differ between DCA and IAD.
Bonus holiday mini episode!! We managed to track down the one and only Dennis Hazell, DCA Airport Customer Service Manager, for a quick chat on ways to make your holiday travel just a bit easier!
In this episode, we sat down with Rob Diaz, Assistant Area Port Director for Passenger Operations at the Area Port of Washington DC area with US Customs and Border Patrol to talk about tips and tricks to avoid the Customs lines when re-entering the country, including the newest feature at Dulles International: Global Entry Enrollment on Departure!
In this episode, we're celebrating International Podcast Day with a LIVE recording in Concourse B at Washington Dulles Airport! We talked to employees across the spectrum at Dulles including a Ramp Tower Controller and a Mobile Lounge Operator and Trainer with 27 years of experience!! We kicked things off with Airport Manager and VP, Richard Golinowski. Don't miss this episode!
This episode of The Capital Runway we talked Chris Paolino, the interim Vice President and Airport Manager at DCA. He talks to us about his career and some of the important lessons he's learned along the way. Also in this episode, we talk to Courtnie Gore about the publication of our Environmental, Social, and Governance report.
It's been a busy year for us! In this episode, Amanda and Charles review some of the great things that have been happening in our airports, including new airlines and destinations, new shopping and dining options, lounges and more. They also cover what's coming up for both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International in the near future, including an update on the DCA Reimagined project, and a new concourse at IAD!
How do airlines and airports connect? Conferences like the ACI Jumpstart Conference! Think of it like speed-dating for airlines and airports. In this episode, we attended the 2024 Jumpstart Conference hosted here in Washington, DC, and sat down with several airports, airlines, and other key figures in the travel industry to hear their thoughts on this important step of the process!
In this episode, we talk about Women's History Month, recap the kickoff to the Authority's speaker series with Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund, and we talked to Danielle Morgan, the Executive Staff Coordinator at DCA about her career at MWAA and what it's like managing an airport like DCA.
In our first episode of 2024 we sat down with LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules, to get an in-depth look at the process behind the building of LEGO Dulles!
In this holiday special edition of The Capital Runway podcast, Amanda and Charles discusses the top highlights and milestones from 2023 at both DCA and IAD airports. We had a big year - tune in for our year in review!
If you missed any of the other episodes, this one is a must-listen. Don't miss the bloopers at the end!
In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, to provide travel tips for the upcoming 2023 holiday season.
Lisa is the TSA spokesperson for the following U.S. states: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV.
In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Board Director Walter Tejada to discuss his role on the Authority's Board of Directors, the local Latin American Community, and Hispanic Heritage Month.
In this episode of The Capital Runway, we're wrapping up summer and we welcome guests Robin Wade, and Apprentices Greg Halstead, and Jonathan VIera to give us some insights about the Trades Apprentice Program here at the Airports Authority.
In this episode of The Capital Runway, we welcome Jaimini Erskine and Diego Cuadros. We delve into the exciting new "DCA Reimagined" project in Terminal 2, featuring new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms, and enhanced amenities coming soon to DCA.
In this episode of The Capital Runway, join us as we delve into our conversation with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor and the first female duty manager at Dulles International Airport.
Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports.
Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us!
Team:
VPs/ Executive Producer(s): Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis -
Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson
Producers: Ryan Burdick, Brian McCoy, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson,
Editor: Ryan Burdick
Graphics: Bong Lee
Marketing: Kimberly Barnes, Sagia Depty
Web Producer: Adam Lawrence, Brian McCoy
Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi
