How Congress Flies: Secret Rooms, VIP Perks, and Trump's Dulles Dreams

How Congress Flies: Secret Rooms, VIP Perks, and Trump's Dulles Dreams

From City Cast DC by City Cast

April 27, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The episode explores the special perks and amenities available to members of Congress at National airport, featuring insights from travel blogger Gary Leff.

You probably had a sense that members of Congress got some special goodies at National airport. But what are they? We asked Gary Leff, the legendary travel blogger who lived in the DMV for years. Gary spilled some beans, but also talked through how us regular folks could get the same VIP treatment, the Dulles renovation, and the secret luxury room hidden inside DCA. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 27th episode: Capitol Hill Restoration Society Nace Law Group LIV Golf St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

People in this episode

Guest: Gary Leff

Topics covered

  • Congress
  • travel perks
  • airport amenities
  • Dulles renovation
  • VIP treatment
  • DC news

Keywords

  • Congress
  • travel
  • Dulles
  • airport
  • VIP
  • DC news
  • Gary Leff

Sponsors

Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Nace Law Group, LIV Golf, St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families

Mentioned in this episode

Places: National airport, DCA, Dulles

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