United Airlines navigates dual operations at Washington's airports

United Airlines, with its eight hubs across the United States, including Washington-Dulles International Airport, holds a significant market share in the nation's capital. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), United controls 58% of the market at Dulles. However, the airline also operates out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, despite its proximity to Dulles and restrictions on long-distance flights due to a perimeter rule.

Data from Cirium reveals that United has scheduled 1,695 flights from Reagan National in June. The airline's operations at this airport focus on connecting other United hubs, excluding Los Angeles and Dulles itself. Routes to Denver and San Francisco are exceptions to the perimeter rule.

United maintains a 5% market share at Reagan National as per DOT data. The airline uses various aircraft models for these flights, averaging 119.5 seats per flight. The majority of flights from Reagan National go to Chicago O'Hare and Newark.