15 New Concessions Coming to Washington’s Airports

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday 15 new concessions will begin the construction process at Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport in 2024. These 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.” 

Coming to 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 DC’s iconic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill. 

·    Solid State Books - Bookstore offering expanded selection. DC-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 national coffeehouse chain.  

·    Mi Vida - Menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico, also located at the D.C. Wharf. 

·    Nalley Fresh - Chef-driven restaurant chain based in Maryland that specializes in salads, wraps, and bowls.  

Coming to Dulles International Airport 

·    Plum Market - Market with all natural, organic, local, and specialty items. 

·    Brighton - Handcrafted accessories, jewelry, and leather goods designed by talented 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. 

Recently Opened Concessions 

The Airports Authority also announced a number of recently opened concessions at Dulles International, including Ink by Hudson (bookstore), Freshii, Potbelly, Hudson (news and gifts), Brookstone and Market 1962, a Hudson grab and go market concept branded for the year Dulles International opened. At Reagan National, a new Starbucks and Inside the Beltway opened within the last few months. Both airports have also installed 24/7 automated vending with fresh salads, bowls and wraps. 

DCA Reimagined is currently underway at Reagan National to upgrade Terminal 2 restroom facilities, enhance shopping and dining options and create innovative spaces to relax at the gates and throughout the terminals. These concessions updates will occur at the same time to further improve the passenger experience.