Weekly Travel Update DULLES AIRPORT EXPANSION $UAL Washington Dulles International Airport unveiled a $20+ billion modernization plan, featuring over 5 million square feet of new and renovated facilities, expanded AeroTrain service, and new concourses. The decade-long project strengthens United Airlines' hub, increases gate capacity, and aims to enhance international travel while supporting long-term regional economic growth. B&P TUNNEL PROJECT ADVANCES Amtrak announced major construction progress on its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, including tunnel boring machine production and key infrastructure work, while identifying design optimizations to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The project, targeted for completion in 2036, will replace the 153-year-old rail bottleneck, improving safety, reliability, and capacity along the Northeast Corridor. TAP PRIVATIZATION BIDS Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submitted binding offers for a minority stake of up to 49.9% in Portugal's state-owned TAP, advancing the airline's privatization process. The acquisition would strengthen each carrier's transatlantic network, particularly to Brazil, Africa, and North America, with the Portuguese government expected to select a preferred bidder by early September.