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Limited Waiver of the Slot Usage Requirement at DCA, JFK, and LGA.

This action extends the Staffing-Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, initially published on September 20, 2023, and extended to October 26, 2025, through March 28, 2026 (Winter 2025/2026), and March 29, 2026, through October 24, 2026 (Summer 2026). The limited waiver is effective until October 24, 2026, and does not apply to any slots granted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 505 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.

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