US Dept. of Homeland Security announced yesterday that it is ending the so-called "30 minute rule" for flights operating into and out of Reagan Washington National Airport. Under the rule, which was imposed when DCA reopened after 9/11, all passengers and cabin staff were required to remain seated for the first 30 min. of any flight out of DCA and the last 30 min. of any flight into the airport.
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