BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Joins Cargo Airline Association

WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2026) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has joined the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) as an Airport Associate member, strengthening its role in the national air cargo network.

“We are pleased to welcome BWI to CAA,” said CAA President Lauren Beyer. “Its growing cargo operations and strategic position in the National Capital Region make it an important addition to our membership. We look forward to working together on key priorities for a safe, efficient, and competitive air cargo system.”

The partnership with CAA underscores BWI’s continued expansion as a key logistics hub. In 2025, the airport handled 567 million pounds of freight, an annual increase of 8%, making it the busiest cargo airport in the Washington–Baltimore region.

“Freight operations are a critical component of our mission and overall economic impact,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director and CEO for the Maryland Aviation Administration. “Membership with the Cargo Airline Association will advance BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport’s role in the logistics supply chain and support business development and economic growth for our region.”

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Southwest Airlines CEO Eyes Long-Haul International Flights

 May 29, 2026 – Southwest Airlines is eyeing potential long-haul international flights within the next five years as part of an ongoing effort to provide product offerings “our customers want,” CEO Bob Jordan said.

Speaking May 28 at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, Jordan said the changes the airline has made—including implementing assigned seating and tiered fares—have been positively embraced by passengers, evidenced by a strong first-quarter revenue performance. First-quarter revenue per available seat mile increased 11.2% year over year.

Jordan envisions Southwest potentially operating to eight to 12 long-haul international destinations, which would account for “the vast majority of the places that our customers want to go,” he explained. “So, we don’t have to be Delta, American or United in terms of that huge, wide long-haul network, but through the right destinations we can be highly relevant in our customer base in terms of where they want to go.”

While Jordan cautioned it is too early to discuss specific long-haul international routes, he said “Baltimore would be a natural hopping-off point.” Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is Southwest’s largest East Coast airport, where the carrier has a more than 70% market share.

Southwest has traditionally been a point-to-point carrier, and Jordan said offering a high number of nonstop domestic routes continues to be a strength. But he acknowledged the carrier has evolved and connections at airports such as BWI are now an important component of Southwest’s business.

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes JetBlue Airways

New Airline Service Starts July 9, Expanding Travel Options for the Region

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May 2, 2026 – JetBlue Airways announced this morning that it would begin service at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on July 9, 2026. JetBlue will offer three daily flights between BWI Marshall Airport and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition, JetBlue will add service between BWI Marshall and San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 2, 2026. The addition of JetBlue reflects continued demand for air travel and underscores the strength of the market in Maryland and the National Capital region.

“We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue, which means more convenience and more access to key travel destinations,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. “We remain committed to working with airlines to strengthen and expand air service opportunities. At BWI Marshall Airport, we look forward to a successful partnership with JetBlue to benefit our passengers and the region.”

BWI Marshall Airport serves as a vital travel hub for Maryland and the National Capital region, connecting travelers to destinations around the globe. The airport offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion annually. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Welcomes Return of Contour Airlines

Contour to Resume Flights to Macon, Georgia on June 9

April 9, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today welcomed the announcement that Contour Airlines plans to start service on June 9. Contour will operate 10 weekly roundtrip flights between BWI Marshall and Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

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“We are excited to renew our partnership and welcome back Contour,” said Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director/CEO of BWI Marshall Airport. “The airline’s return is a direct response to the travel needs of our shared passengers. The service offers additional efficient travel options for both business and leisure customers.”

According to Contour Airlines, the return to BWI Marshall Airport marks a highly anticipated move for the Macon community, reconnecting travelers with a popular and convenient gateway to the Mid-Atlantic region. Contour previously operated service between BWI Marshall and Macon from August 2017 to April 2025.

The new Contour service will operate daily, with additional frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

“Contour Airlines is committed to growing alongside the communities we serve,” said Ben Munson, President of Contour Airlines. “We’ve heard from travelers across Middle Georgia who have been asking for the return of Baltimore service.”

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is a leading aviation hub serving Maryland and the National Capital Region. The airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2025 and offers approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to about 90 domestic and international destinations. BWI Marshall Airport generates a total economic impact of $11.3 billion. The airport and visitors produce and support more than 107,000 jobs throughout Maryland and the region.

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BWI THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT EXPANDS ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOW-VISION TRAVELERS

Airport to Provide Free Assistive Technology from Towson-Based ReBokeh

April 8, 2026 – Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) is expanding its accessibility efforts through use of services provided by Towson-based ReBokeh® Vision Technologies. The innovative technology provides free, unlimited access to the company’s mobile application to those traveling through the airport. The assistive technology empowers travelers to customize how they see the airport environment in real time. BWI Marshall is the second airport worldwide, and the first in the Mid-Atlantic, to offer ReBokeh’s technology to support safer, more independent air travel.

“Delivering an inclusive transportation system that works for everyone and connects people to opportunities is part of our core mission,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “BWI Marshall continues to find innovative ways to improve accessibility for our travelers and ensure no one is left behind.”

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ReBokeh is designed by and intended for the low-vision community. The technology is built to empower the 90% of blind and low-vision individuals who retain some functional sight. It works by allowing users to leverage the live camera feed from their mobile devices with overlaid, customized filters that adjust aspects like contrast, color hue, zoom and lighting.

“This technology is helping to ensure a confident, independent travel experience for all passengers,” said Shannetta Griffin, the Executive Director/CEO of BWI Marshall Airport. “The innovative technology will help support our travelers with low vision.”

At BWI Marshall, travelers with low vision can use ReBokeh to read gate and wayfinding signs, view arrival and departure boards, and locate restaurants, shops, and lounges. ReBokeh AI also supports multiple languages and automatically aligns with a user’s device settings, enabling real-time translation of signage, on-screen information, and the surrounding environment.

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