Flight attendants union raises safety concerns over 250‑foot arch near Reagan National

Flight Attendants Association‑CWA President Sara Nelson said the proposed 250‑foot triumphal arch on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport compounds safety concerns from a January 2025 crash that killed 67 people.

The arch has received early approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, while the FAA says it would not pose a hazard to aircraft but should be marked with a non‑standard eternal flame and floodlight projectors; the National Park Service noted the structure could disrupt the historical significance of nearby sites, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced excavation work will begin within weeks. A group of three veterans and an architectural historian have sued, arguing the project requires congressional approval.