I usually fly in/out of Reagan Airport because man...

I usually fly in/out of Reagan Airport because many major airlines use Reagan, so fares are competitive. Traffic to and from the airport is routinely bad; it doesn t matter the day of the week or the time of day. Plan for accidents and road maintenance; leave early. I park in economy parking. If you can, buy your parking ahead of time. Economy parking sometimes fills up and then you have to pay more in the garage. Take a photo of your car in the parking lot, so you remember where you parked. Take a photo of the closest bus shelter so you get off close to your car after you return from your trip. The shuttle service is five stars. I never have to wait long and the drivers are very patient when loading and unloading. Remember that you are dropped off and picked up on the third floor (as of Jan 2020) of the terminal. TSA lines at Reagan back up. Plan for that. Make sure you take your snacks out of your carry-on. The airport is always crowded and someone is always coughing near you while you re waiting to use the bathroom and board the plane. I get a sick 50% of the time. Take airborne with you to reduce your likelihood of catching a cold. There are many options for food and snacks, but they are pricey. Supposedly there may be viruses on the charging stations. On line articles recommend you charge your computer and phone in a wall outlet, not a charging station. Safe travels!