Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has resumed flights after a deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
There were 64 people on board American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, and three aboard the Sikorsky chopper when the aircraft collided and then plummeted into the Potomac River. Officials believe there are no survivors. The plane was coming from Wichita, Kansas. The U.S. Army said the helicopter was out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Reagan National (DCA), located just across the river from Washington, D.C., shut down flight operations following the incident.  
Its runway reopened at 11 a.m. ET Thursday, but the airport’s website notes, “Some flights have been delayed or cancelled, so passengers are encouraged to check with their airline for specific flight information.”
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More than half of Thursday’s flights in and out of Reagan National have been canceled, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. More than a third of PSA Airlines flights and 5% of American Airlines flights have been canceled overall. PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American. 
Travelers whose flights have been canceled are entitled to a full refund if they choose not to fly, according to Transportation Department rules. American, Delta, United and Southwest are among airlines offering travel waivers to Reagan National passengers who want to rebook their flights. Customers should reach out to their respective airlines for rebooking options.
Nearby airports, which include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), will likely be busier than usual, accommodating travelers from DCA. Richmond International Airport (RIC) could be another option for travelers looking for alternatives.  
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Reagan National is the closest airport to the nation’s capital and is popular with locals, lawmakers, and tourists alike.
It’s a short drive across a bridge or a Metro ride away in neighboring Arlington, Virginia.
IAD is located about 28 miles away from Washington, in Dulles, Virginia.
(This story is being updated as new information becomes available.)

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