https://simplecast.com The Capital Runway Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us! Team: VPs/ Executive Producer(s)​: Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis ​ - Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson Producers: Ryan Burdick​, Brian McCoy​, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson, Editor: Ryan Burdick ​ Graphics​: Bong Lee ​ Marketing: Kimberly Barnes​, Sagia Depty​ Web Producer: Adam Lawrence, Brian McCoy ​ Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi ​ 2023 en Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:20:11 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:20:22 +0000 https://podcast.mwaa.com The Capital Runway https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ec58cc33-5e14-44f2-a307-88b98dd788ba/39cb1db7-6347-4e4b-9994-dbc0d598d873/3000x3000/23-basic-art-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://podcast.mwaa.com episodic Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a glimpse into the world of airports, "The Capital Runway" is the perfect listen. Tune in now and take off with us! Team: VPs/ Executive Producer(s)​: Jaimini Erskine, Tanisha Lewis ​ - Hosts: Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson Producers: Ryan Burdick​, Brian McCoy​, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson, Editor: Ryan Burdick ​ Graphics​: Bong Lee ​ Marketing: Kimberly Barnes​, Sagia Depty​ Web Producer: Adam Lawrence, Brian McCoy ​ Social Media Producer: Amanda Ohbayashi ​ Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority false https://feeds.simplecast.com/DduxfHfQ air travel, airports, airlines, aviation, iad, washington, dca, washington dc, usa travel, airport concessions, travel, airplanes, avgeek Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority digitalstrategy@mwaa.com 580653bb-b6d0-41bf-a8e6-1de9868fc342 2025 Recap! Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:20:11 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/2025-recap-u6sozOU_ Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> 2025 Recap! Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:09:00 That's a wrap on 2025!!! We recap our year and talk about our favorite moments from this year's episodes! That's a wrap on 2025!!! We recap our year and talk about our favorite moments from this year's episodes! false full 25 e4072eee-75aa-4a85-b28b-b72316bddb62 From Resumes to Runways - Chatting with HR Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:27:22 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/from-resumes-to-runways-chatting-with-hr-mzwr0Ia_ Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> From Resumes to Runways - Chatting with HR Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:13:53 What goes in to filling jobs at the airport? We talked to Joseph Souza from HR to find out! What goes in to filling jobs at the airport? We talked to Joseph Souza from HR to find out! false full 24 4ca6feab-480b-4cba-9365-316aad429b49 Concessions Update! Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/concessions-update-hoNDv1On Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Concessions Update! Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:24:40 We have a big update on what's coming to our concessions program at BOTH airports!! We have a big update on what's coming to our concessions program at BOTH airports!! false full 23 b62b1baf-1061-42e8-b269-af6a4e9729c7 A Conversation with Chryssa Westerlund - Chief Revenue Officer nterested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-chryssa-westerlund-chief-revenue-officer-UNQ9AEC7 nterested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community Engagement

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> A Conversation with Chryssa Westerlund - Chief Revenue Officer Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:14:33 We're back! On this episode, we got to know MWAA Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund! She told us all about her role, what goes into "airport revenue", and gave us an update on what's happening at both airports! We're back! On this episode, we got to know MWAA Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund! She told us all about her role, what goes into "airport revenue", and gave us an update on what's happening at both airports! false full 22 703e8272-29d9-4104-99a8-06305890d919 Reagan National's New Airport Manager Terry Liercke Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:19:49 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/reagan-nationals-new-airport-manager-terry-liercke-YkQMoJ6h Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Reagan National's New Airport Manager Terry Liercke Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:19:25 Meet DCA's new Airport Manager, Terry Liercke! Terry has been with the Authority for close to three decades and has spent time at both Dulles International and Reagan National. We also talk about LEGO DCA and he gives us an update on DCA Reimagined! This is a great conversation you don't want to miss! Meet DCA's new Airport Manager, Terry Liercke! Terry has been with the Authority for close to three decades and has spent time at both Dulles International and Reagan National. We also talk about LEGO DCA and he gives us an update on DCA Reimagined! This is a great conversation you don't want to miss! false full 21 2b65d660-c2b7-4600-bc6b-4f2e8647bec0 Airport Experience Conference Recap Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 22:33:47 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/airport-experience-conference-recap-uTJjuQfU Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Airport Experience Conference Recap Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:22:08 Ever walk through the airport and wonder how the restaurants and shops came to be there? Well the answer is through conferences like the Airport Experience Conference! This annual conference is a three-day event where brands and airports can meet, learn about each other, and network with industry leaders. The 2025 AX Conference just so happened to be in National Harbor and hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority! (That's us!) We sat down with Airport Experience Network VP Melissa Montes as well as our own Concessions Dream Team Peggy Garcia and Carol Gabriel to learn all about what goes down at AXC! Ever walk through the airport and wonder how the restaurants and shops came to be there? Well the answer is through conferences like the Airport Experience Conference! This annual conference is a three-day event where brands and airports can meet, learn about each other, and network with industry leaders. The 2025 AX Conference just so happened to be in National Harbor and hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority! (That's us!) We sat down with Airport Experience Network VP Melissa Montes as well as our own Concessions Dream Team Peggy Garcia and Carol Gabriel to learn all about what goes down at AXC! false full 20 72c2c374-21f7-4a18-bfc5-6373cd34888e Snow Fighters of our Runways Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/snow-fighters-of-our-runways-ko1hMaYP Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Snow Fighters of our Runways Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:22:47 Meet the snow fighters of Washington Dulles Airport and Reagan National Airport! A lot goes into snow removal and each airport has to approach it differently. We sat down with Jonathan Zimmerman and Doug Helms to talk about how they lead the snow removal teams and how things differ between DCA and IAD. Meet the snow fighters of Washington Dulles Airport and Reagan National Airport! A lot goes into snow removal and each airport has to approach it differently. We sat down with Jonathan Zimmerman and Doug Helms to talk about how they lead the snow removal teams and how things differ between DCA and IAD. false full 19 9c242893-6b13-4ca4-8d31-469abfca1a6d 2024 Wrapped Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:24:58 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/2024-wrapped-gQaLVdYK Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> 2024 Wrapped Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:22:05 Join us for a lookback on 2024 and a sneak peek at what's to come in 2025! Plus our favorite bloopers from the year. Join us for a lookback on 2024 and a sneak peek at what's to come in 2025! Plus our favorite bloopers from the year. false full 18 07bcbdef-6a01-4bf7-9700-0b97c155e271 Holiday Travel Tips with Dennis Hazell Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/holiday-travel-tips-with-dennis-hazel-btYMmYxX Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Holiday Travel Tips with Dennis Hazell Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:07:46 Bonus holiday mini episode!! We managed to track down the one and only Dennis Hazell, DCA Airport Customer Service Manager, for a quick chat on ways to make your holiday travel just a bit easier! Bonus holiday mini episode!! We managed to track down the one and only Dennis Hazell, DCA Airport Customer Service Manager, for a quick chat on ways to make your holiday travel just a bit easier! false full 17 2dd2577e-b1b4-444f-8f0c-c968b32093ea Getting Through Customs Faster Learn more about Mobile Passport Control (MPC) here: https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/customs-immigrations/mobile-passport-control-mpc

Learn more about Global Entry and Enrollment on Departure here: https://www.flydulles.com/GlobalEntry

Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:39:57 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/getting-through-customs-faster-9dT_OOiX Learn more about Mobile Passport Control (MPC) here: https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/customs-immigrations/mobile-passport-control-mpc

Learn more about Global Entry and Enrollment on Departure here: https://www.flydulles.com/GlobalEntry

Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Getting Through Customs Faster Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:20:08 In this episode, we sat down with Rob Diaz, Assistant Area Port Director for Passenger Operations at the Area Port of Washington DC area with US Customs and Border Patrol to talk about tips and tricks to avoid the Customs lines when re-entering the country, including the newest feature at Dulles International: Global Entry Enrollment on Departure! In this episode, we sat down with Rob Diaz, Assistant Area Port Director for Passenger Operations at the Area Port of Washington DC area with US Customs and Border Patrol to talk about tips and tricks to avoid the Customs lines when re-entering the country, including the newest feature at Dulles International: Global Entry Enrollment on Departure! false full 16 530b3b51-00ee-4766-bb35-7b2aaf918a61 International Podcast Day Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:21:26 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (amanda ohbayashi, charles wilson, ryan burdick) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/international-podcast-day-Cm4KJrPD Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> International Podcast Day amanda ohbayashi, charles wilson, ryan burdick 00:26:03 In this episode, we're celebrating International Podcast Day with a LIVE recording in Concourse B at Washington Dulles Airport! We talked to employees across the spectrum at Dulles including a Ramp Tower Controller and a Mobile Lounge Operator and Trainer with 27 years of experience!! We kicked things off with Airport Manager and VP, Richard Golinowski. Don't miss this episode! In this episode, we're celebrating International Podcast Day with a LIVE recording in Concourse B at Washington Dulles Airport! We talked to employees across the spectrum at Dulles including a Ramp Tower Controller and a Mobile Lounge Operator and Trainer with 27 years of experience!! We kicked things off with Airport Manager and VP, Richard Golinowski. Don't miss this episode! dulles, aviation, american airports, airports, air travel false full 15 04441c02-f052-4d4b-af85-6b216a403726 Getting to Know Chris Paolino Read our 2023 ESG report here: https://www.mwaa.com/esg

Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:13:40 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/getting-to-know-chris-paolino-j0NfeB71 Read our 2023 ESG report here: https://www.mwaa.com/esg

Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Getting to Know Chris Paolino Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:25:40 This episode of The Capital Runway we talked Chris Paolino, the interim Vice President and Airport Manager at DCA. He talks to us about his career and some of the important lessons he's learned along the way. Also in this episode, we talk to Courtnie Gore about the publication of our Environmental, Social, and Governance report. This episode of The Capital Runway we talked Chris Paolino, the interim Vice President and Airport Manager at DCA. He talks to us about his career and some of the important lessons he's learned along the way. Also in this episode, we talk to Courtnie Gore about the publication of our Environmental, Social, and Governance report. false full 14 e535a137-935b-42a8-bbaa-7b7fe69522d4 Summer Travel Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:04:37 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/summer-travel-J04exbGm Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Summer Travel Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:18:51 It's been a busy year for us! In this episode, Amanda and Charles review some of the great things that have been happening in our airports, including new airlines and destinations, new shopping and dining options, lounges and more. They also cover what's coming up for both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International in the near future, including an update on the DCA Reimagined project, and a new concourse at IAD! It's been a busy year for us! In this episode, Amanda and Charles review some of the great things that have been happening in our airports, including new airlines and destinations, new shopping and dining options, lounges and more. They also cover what's coming up for both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International in the near future, including an update on the DCA Reimagined project, and a new concourse at IAD! false full 13 b02bcf88-6008-44d4-b3e6-63478a5043ea 2024 Jumpstart Conference Washington, DC Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/2024-jumpstart-conference-washington-dc-gpiD_kmV Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> 2024 Jumpstart Conference Washington, DC Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:32:56 How do airlines and airports connect? Conferences like the ACI Jumpstart Conference! Think of it like speed-dating for airlines and airports. In this episode, we attended the 2024 Jumpstart Conference hosted here in Washington, DC, and sat down with several airports, airlines, and other key figures in the travel industry to hear their thoughts on this important step of the process! How do airlines and airports connect? Conferences like the ACI Jumpstart Conference! Think of it like speed-dating for airlines and airports. In this episode, we attended the 2024 Jumpstart Conference hosted here in Washington, DC, and sat down with several airports, airlines, and other key figures in the travel industry to hear their thoughts on this important step of the process! false full 12 a5529366-477a-4a13-aac3-bc204b4dc965 Managing DCA is All in the Details Learn more about Wings for All here: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/

Find details about this year's upcoming Honor Flight schedule here: 

  • https://honorflightdca.com/ 
  • https://heroeswelcomeiad.com/

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:48:20 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Danielle Morgan, Charles Wilson, Amanda Ohbayashi) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/managing-dca-is-all-in-the-details-3DHTxJxh Learn more about Wings for All here: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/

Find details about this year's upcoming Honor Flight schedule here: 

  • https://honorflightdca.com/ 
  • https://heroeswelcomeiad.com/

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

]]> Managing DCA is All in the Details Danielle Morgan, Charles Wilson, Amanda Ohbayashi 00:22:30 In this episode, we talk about Women's History Month, recap the kickoff to the Authority's speaker series with Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund, and we talked to Danielle Morgan, the Executive Staff Coordinator at DCA about her career at MWAA and what it's like managing an airport like DCA. In this episode, we talk about Women's History Month, recap the kickoff to the Authority's speaker series with Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund, and we talked to Danielle Morgan, the Executive Staff Coordinator at DCA about her career at MWAA and what it's like managing an airport like DCA. dca, aviation, women's history month, air travel, spring break false full 11 26ab67a6-7b2c-41e1-b124-be4dfab490c1 Building LEGO Dulles In this episode we get to know DC local, and LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules. He tells all about his interest in LEGO from a young age, and what inspired him to start building large pieces like the White House and our very own Dulles Airport. 

Follow Richard on Instagram at @dclegoman

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:06:53 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/building-lego-dulles-rbcPkhOp In this episode we get to know DC local, and LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules. He tells all about his interest in LEGO from a young age, and what inspired him to start building large pieces like the White House and our very own Dulles Airport. 

Follow Richard on Instagram at @dclegoman

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Building LEGO Dulles Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:18:32 In our first episode of 2024 we sat down with LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules, to get an in-depth look at the process behind the building of LEGO Dulles! In our first episode of 2024 we sat down with LEGO Master Builder, Richard Paules, to get an in-depth look at the process behind the building of LEGO Dulles! false full 10 8f51daf2-e7a4-481f-8de1-4d33dcede3b8 2023 Wrapped Welcome to the final episode of The Capital Runway podcast for the year! Join your hosts Amanda and Charles as they take a nostalgic journey through the top highlights of 2023 at both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Thank you for making us a part of your journey across the sky in 2023.

*IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

*DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

*Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all
 

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com
 

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:46:44 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/2023-wrapped-gOQ_o6im Welcome to the final episode of The Capital Runway podcast for the year! Join your hosts Amanda and Charles as they take a nostalgic journey through the top highlights of 2023 at both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Thank you for making us a part of your journey across the sky in 2023.

*IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

*DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

*Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all
 

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com
 

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> 2023 Wrapped Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson 00:20:51 In this holiday special edition of The Capital Runway podcast, Amanda and Charles discusses the top highlights and milestones from 2023 at both DCA and IAD airports. We had a big year - tune in for our year in review! If you missed any of the other episodes, this one is a must-listen. Don't miss the bloopers at the end! In this holiday special edition of The Capital Runway podcast, Amanda and Charles discusses the top highlights and milestones from 2023 at both DCA and IAD airports. We had a big year - tune in for our year in review! If you missed any of the other episodes, this one is a must-listen. Don't miss the bloopers at the end! false full 9 f2cf829c-0a26-4131-9271-9325c1e806bd Holiday Travel Tips with TSA's Lisa Farbstein In this episode of The Capital Runway, Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, shares her 12-year career at TSA, discusses how TSA uses humor as a strategy in their industry-revered social media content, and provides tips for the 2023 holiday season, which is expected to see a record number of people flying, including information about prohibited items and much more. One of the biggest tips is to get to the airport early (at least two hours prior to domestic flights, three hours for international flights). Tune in!

You can follow Lisa on X/Twitter at @TSA_Northeast

Send TSA your questions on X/Twitter at @AskTSA

*IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

*DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

*Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:11:31 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/holiday-travel-tips-with-tsas-lisa-farbstein-7nDuaWe7 In this episode of The Capital Runway, Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, shares her 12-year career at TSA, discusses how TSA uses humor as a strategy in their industry-revered social media content, and provides tips for the 2023 holiday season, which is expected to see a record number of people flying, including information about prohibited items and much more. One of the biggest tips is to get to the airport early (at least two hours prior to domestic flights, three hours for international flights). Tune in!

You can follow Lisa on X/Twitter at @TSA_Northeast

Send TSA your questions on X/Twitter at @AskTSA

*IAD 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flydulles.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-

*DCA 2023 holiday guide: https://www.flyreagan.com/2023-holiday-travel-guide-dca

*Learn what items can be packed in your carry-on or checked baggage: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Holiday Travel Tips with TSA's Lisa Farbstein Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:25:59 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, to provide travel tips for the upcoming 2023 holiday season. Lisa is the TSA spokesperson for the following U.S. states: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Lisa Farbstein, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Spokesperson for the Northeast Region, to provide travel tips for the upcoming 2023 holiday season. Lisa is the TSA spokesperson for the following U.S. states: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV. false full 8 84b5f6c8-e776-4ac0-a6e9-515d7a00a216 Advocating for the Hispanic Community at the Airports In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board Director Walter Tejada joined us for a  aconversation centered around the Latin American community in the DC Metro Area, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Director Tejada's many contributions to the Airports Authority since beginning his term in 2016.

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

 
]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:27:51 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/advocating-for-the-hispanic-community-at-the-airports-uOPW6lgV In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board Director Walter Tejada joined us for a  aconversation centered around the Latin American community in the DC Metro Area, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Director Tejada's many contributions to the Airports Authority since beginning his term in 2016.

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

 
]]> Advocating for the Hispanic Community at the Airports Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:20:21 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Board Director Walter Tejada to discuss his role on the Authority's Board of Directors, the local Latin American Community, and Hispanic Heritage Month. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Board Director Walter Tejada to discuss his role on the Authority's Board of Directors, the local Latin American Community, and Hispanic Heritage Month. false full 7 4dc0c73f-6417-4091-8d6c-3909ea86f3cf Taking Flight with Trades  

In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Labor Relations Manager, Robin Wade, joins us with Greg Halstead and Jonathan Viera, both Trades Apprentices for the Authority. Our conversation covers how they came to be part of the program, who is eligible, and some of their insights about the program. 


Learn more about the Trades Apprentice Program here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers/skilled-trades-apprentice-program
 

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/taking-flight-with-trades-x6cq7YIM  

In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Labor Relations Manager, Robin Wade, joins us with Greg Halstead and Jonathan Viera, both Trades Apprentices for the Authority. Our conversation covers how they came to be part of the program, who is eligible, and some of their insights about the program. 


Learn more about the Trades Apprentice Program here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers/skilled-trades-apprentice-program
 

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For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Taking Flight with Trades Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:22:20 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we're wrapping up summer and we welcome guests Robin Wade, and Apprentices Greg Halstead, and Jonathan VIera to give us some insights about the Trades Apprentice Program here at the Airports Authority. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we're wrapping up summer and we welcome guests Robin Wade, and Apprentices Greg Halstead, and Jonathan VIera to give us some insights about the Trades Apprentice Program here at the Airports Authority. false full 6 2bd51c63-6f9e-4722-bb9f-3a24e902dd9c Planning a Reimagined DCA In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Jaimini Erskine (Vice President for Marketing and Concessions) and Diego Cuadros (Professional Development Associate, Architect/Engineer) discuss all the work behind the scenes that is underway for the DCA Reimagined project in Terminal 2. They manage all phases of the multi-year project and the behind-the-scenes work, including new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms, and new amenities coming to DCA - with the goal of making our passengers' journey enjoyable, enhancing customer experience, and keeping DCA competitive in the market. You don't want to miss this episode!

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.
 

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 20:14:30 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Jaimini Erskine, Diego Cuadros, Amanda Ohbayashi, Sagia Depty, Charles Wilson, Ryan Burdick) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/planning-a-reimagined-dca-FUUU5mT7 In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, Jaimini Erskine (Vice President for Marketing and Concessions) and Diego Cuadros (Professional Development Associate, Architect/Engineer) discuss all the work behind the scenes that is underway for the DCA Reimagined project in Terminal 2. They manage all phases of the multi-year project and the behind-the-scenes work, including new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms, and new amenities coming to DCA - with the goal of making our passengers' journey enjoyable, enhancing customer experience, and keeping DCA competitive in the market. You don't want to miss this episode!

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.
 

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Planning a Reimagined DCA Jaimini Erskine, Diego Cuadros, Amanda Ohbayashi, Sagia Depty, Charles Wilson, Ryan Burdick 00:19:54 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we welcome Jaimini Erskine and Diego Cuadros. We delve into the exciting new "DCA Reimagined" project in Terminal 2, featuring new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms, and enhanced amenities coming soon to DCA. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we welcome Jaimini Erskine and Diego Cuadros. We delve into the exciting new "DCA Reimagined" project in Terminal 2, featuring new concessions, redevelopments, upgraded restrooms, and enhanced amenities coming soon to DCA. false full 5 f12d9475-f4c4-4fad-a5e3-cdd9c4be6f0f Airport Operations with Janene Shaw In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor at Dulles International Airport. Janene has dedicated over 25 years to Dulles. Tune in and learn how her sister's Air Force career exposed her to airfields and instilled a deep understanding of aviation. Join us as Janene takes us through her various roles over the years that led her to becoming the airport's first female Duty Manager. Don't miss it this one!

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Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:03:44 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/airport-operations-with-janene-shaw-_UOVBgm4 In This Episode:

In this episode of The Capital Runway, we sat down with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor at Dulles International Airport. Janene has dedicated over 25 years to Dulles. Tune in and learn how her sister's Air Force career exposed her to airfields and instilled a deep understanding of aviation. Join us as Janene takes us through her various roles over the years that led her to becoming the airport's first female Duty Manager. Don't miss it this one!

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Airport Operations with Janene Shaw Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:23:44 In this episode of The Capital Runway, join us as we delve into our conversation with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor and the first female duty manager at Dulles International Airport. In this episode of The Capital Runway, join us as we delve into our conversation with Janene Shaw, the Terminal Operations Supervisor and the first female duty manager at Dulles International Airport. airport operations, washington dc, airport, aviation, avgeek false full 4 73e00c3c-3e0b-4c27-abb5-156e0d3e41ec The World of Concessions In This Episode:

Stephen Baldi, Concessionaire & Operator at Reagan National & Washington Dulles airports, takes us through his 18 year career of being in the business of airport concessions, the importance of seeking mentorship, and much more. Take a listen!

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:26:33 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/the-world-of-concessions-RGm8GDjH In This Episode:

Stephen Baldi, Concessionaire & Operator at Reagan National & Washington Dulles airports, takes us through his 18 year career of being in the business of airport concessions, the importance of seeking mentorship, and much more. Take a listen!

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.com

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:

Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI

Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions

Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer

Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer

Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer

Bong Lee, Graphics

Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer

Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> The World of Concessions Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 00:17:07 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Stephen Baldi, concessionaire & operator at Reagan National & Washington Dulles airports. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Stephen Baldi, concessionaire & operator at Reagan National & Washington Dulles airports. false full 3 e62bdbbc-189a-40e6-82c4-9fd0c17ddd6f Bringing Airlines To Airports In This Episode:

Scott Cooper, one of the directors of Airline Business Development at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, shares his insights with us about the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring new airlines and nonstop destinations to the Washington DC region.

To stay up to date with MWAA Airline Business Development, follow their LinkedIn Showcase Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dcasd

On a lighter note, Amanda shares her favorite birthday meal, Penne a la Betsy, which can be found on The Pioneer Woman's website: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11085/penne-a-la-betsy/

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@mwaa.com.

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:30:00 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Scott Cooper, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/bringing-airlines-to-airports-gD6XrEBy In This Episode:

Scott Cooper, one of the directors of Airline Business Development at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, shares his insights with us about the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring new airlines and nonstop destinations to the Washington DC region.

To stay up to date with MWAA Airline Business Development, follow their LinkedIn Showcase Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dcasd

On a lighter note, Amanda shares her favorite birthday meal, Penne a la Betsy, which can be found on The Pioneer Woman's website: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11085/penne-a-la-betsy/

Have questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@mwaa.com.

For more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Bringing Airlines To Airports Scott Cooper, Amanda Ohbayashi, Charles Wilson 00:20:35 In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Scott Cooper, the Director of Airline Business Development at MWAA, to gain insight into how airports attract new airlines. In this episode of The Capital Runway, we speak with Scott Cooper, the Director of Airline Business Development at MWAA, to gain insight into how airports attract new airlines. dca, mwaa, washington dc, airline business development, aviation, iad, airports, air travel, metropolitan washington airports authority false full 2 b422a534-768c-40b1-a7e9-bc2c332595ac Get to Know Airports Authority CEO Jack Potter In This Episode:

Get ready for an exciting episode of "The Capital Runway" podcast! In the first episode, CEO Jack Potter of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority shares insights on the aviation industry's challenges, the achievements he is most proud of, and the type of talent the organization is looking for in potential candidates. He also reveals what goes through his mind when walking through the airport terminals at Dulles International and Reagan National airports.

Discover some of the most interesting things that happen behind the scenes at airports that you never knew about! In addition, he debunks a common myth and misconception about the industry, giving listeners an inside scoop on what really goes on.

But that's not all - he also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry and how the airport is approaching these challenges. Listeners will also learn what it takes to succeed and grow at MWAA, the construction of a new concourse, and the plans to add more gates and improve parking facilities at both Dulles and Reagan National airports.

Don't miss out on this must-listen episode that offers an exclusive look at the inner workings of the aviation industry.

What Do You Want to Hear? - Send Us a Request! on TheCapitalRunway.com

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:30:21 +0000 digitalstrategy@mwaa.com (Jack Potter) https://podcast.mwaa.com/episodes/get-to-know-airports-authority-ceo-jack-potter-vAF1JUbh In This Episode:

Get ready for an exciting episode of "The Capital Runway" podcast! In the first episode, CEO Jack Potter of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority shares insights on the aviation industry's challenges, the achievements he is most proud of, and the type of talent the organization is looking for in potential candidates. He also reveals what goes through his mind when walking through the airport terminals at Dulles International and Reagan National airports.

Discover some of the most interesting things that happen behind the scenes at airports that you never knew about! In addition, he debunks a common myth and misconception about the industry, giving listeners an inside scoop on what really goes on.

But that's not all - he also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry and how the airport is approaching these challenges. Listeners will also learn what it takes to succeed and grow at MWAA, the construction of a new concourse, and the plans to add more gates and improve parking facilities at both Dulles and Reagan National airports.

Don't miss out on this must-listen episode that offers an exclusive look at the inner workings of the aviation industry.

What Do You Want to Hear? - Send Us a Request! on TheCapitalRunway.com

Staff:
Tanisha Lewis, VP of DISI
Jaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & Concessions
Charles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producer
Amanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producer
Ryan Burdick, Editor/Co-producer
Bong Lee, Graphics
Brian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producer
Sagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer
Adam Lawrence, Web producer

]]> Get to Know Airports Authority CEO Jack Potter Jack Potter 00:23:20 "Welcome to ""The Capital Runway"" podcast from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority! In the first episode, our CEO, Jack Potter, shares insights on the aviation industry's challenges, the achievements he is most proud of, and the type of talent the organization is looking for in potential candidates. He also reveals what goes through his mind when walking through the airport terminals at Dulles International and Reagan National airports. "Welcome to ""The Capital Runway"" podcast from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority! In the first episode, our CEO, Jack Potter, shares insights on the aviation industry's challenges, the achievements he is most proud of, and the type of talent the organization is looking for in potential candidates. He also reveals what goes through his mind when walking through the airport terminals at Dulles International and Reagan National airports. jack potter, dca, mwaa, washington dc, american airports, iad, airports, air travel, metropolitan washington airports authority false full 1