In terms of airports, there are few that have a na...

In terms of airports, there are few that have a name like that which is Reagan National Airport. With the great Communicator greeting all passengers from the local surrounds, there is a sense of dignity, history and classic nostalgia when you walk in.

Some say it's dated, but I have never felt as comfortable outside my own home airport, as I do this one. There are a lot of windows here, a view to the outside, something amiss in many American airports. There is plenty of signage, but there is a lack of detail in the maps and diagrams. The check-in area is dated, with visible baggage scanning machines, blocking the view of the various airlines stations.

Security looks pretty good also; the lines seem to move pretty fast, even if there are a lot of people there. There are elite flyer lines at each security gate, so if you have decent status, you basically cut to the front; and this is also a PRE-CHECK airport, so that might help those with the most frequent flyer. Fortunately, there are plenty of eating and airport shopping options. In the main terminal, you get the mall like shops; in the terminal sections, you find the airport restaurants, and fast foods.

Look, if you want a nice airport, which has all the basics, and a few amenities; and you don't want to deal with the pain of Dulles, I recommend Reagan for your traveling needs.