WASHINGTON — Washington-area airports will start to see construction on a total of 15 new concessions this year.
From well-known brands to local staples, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday the process has begun for the new locations at Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. The food, beverage and retail brands represent the latest awards of a multi-year program to redevelop more than 80 concessions at both airports.
“Having a mix of local and national brands at our airports represents added value for passengers,” said Jaimini Erskine, Airports Authority vice president for marketing and concessions. “We continue to seek out new brands that showcase the Washington region experience.”
Here's what is coming to each airport:
Reagan National Airport
- LEGO: Showcase LEGO activity sets, bricks and licensed gifts including architecture sets depicting numerous monuments and landmarks.
- Eastern Market: Travel essentials, paying homage to D.C.’s iconic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill.
- Solid State Books: Bookstore offering expanded selection. D.C.-based and Black-owned, independent bookstore situated in the heart of historic H Street Corridor.
- Monumental News: Essential travel items highlighting local vendors.
- Starbucks: New location of the coffee chain.
- Mi Vida: Menu rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico. There are also locations in D.C. including The Wharf.
- Nalley Fresh: Chef-driven restaurant chain based in Maryland that specializes in salads, wraps, and bowls.
Dulles International Airport
- Plum Market: Market with all natural, organic, local, and specialty items.
- Brighton: Handcrafted accessories, jewelry, and leather goods designed by artists and artisans.
- The Goods @ IAD: Store combines an array of travel essentials and check-out with convenience of technology.
- IAD Express: Last-minute travel essentials.
- Capital Supply Co.: One-stop-shop travel essential needs.
- Starbucks: New location of the national coffeehouse chain.
- Washington Essentials (Pre-Security): An array of necessities for travelers on the go.
- Relay: Travel essentials featuring gourmet snacks, health and beauty, gifts, books and apparel.
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