FROM WASHINGTON, DC · IAD + DCA
CAPITAL
DEPARTURES

YOUR AIRPORTS. YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE.

Good fares.
From here.

A big trip shouldn’t need a big airfare. We’re building a local flight deal newsletter for people who call the DC area home.

Explore the launch list

Dulles + Reagan National. Newsletter opening soon.

A yellow tram winding between sunlit buildings in Lisbon
A LITTLE INSPIRATIONSomewhere new.
Starting here.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon · Photo: Vitalijs Barilo / Unsplash

THE IDEA IS SIMPLE

Less time searching.
More time somewhere else.

A thoughtful shortlist, starting close to home. Here’s what we’re preparing for launch.

Start with your airports.

Choose Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA), or both when the list opens.

See the details that matter.

We’ll review dates, stops, baggage and fare restrictions so you can weigh the whole trip.

Make the trip your own.

Use the itinerary details to search and book directly. Always check the final fare before paying.

A LITTLE MORE SELECTIVE

A low price is only
part of a good trip.

A cheaper seat can come with a long layover or extra bag fees. We’re building our picks around the complete itinerary, with clear cabin labels and the conditions you’ll want to know before you book.

When we cite savings, we’ll explain the comparison. When Google Flights labels a price historically low, we’ll attribute that context. A promising price without a supported comparison is a spotlight, without a savings claim.

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THE LAUNCH LIST

Your next departure.
A little closer.

Newsletter signup is opening soon. We’re getting the details ready before we welcome your inbox.

Coming soon

We aren’t collecting email addresses yet. Check back here for the launch.

Planned at launch: free to join, at most two deal emails a week, and an unsubscribe link in every deal email.

Make it your kind of trip.

A preview of the preferences you’ll be able to choose.

Newsletter signup details
Your departure airports
Your kind of trip

Signup is not open yet. No email address is needed.

BEFORE YOU PACK

A few good questions.

Is the newsletter live yet?

Not yet. This is a preview of Capital Departures. Signup will open here after the email service is ready.

Which airports will you cover?

Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA). You’ll be able to choose either airport or both.

Can I book flights here?

Capital Departures is an independent newsletter, with no airline affiliation. We don’t sell tickets or take bookings. You’ll check prices and book with the airline or your chosen booking provider.

Are any fares guaranteed?

No. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check the exact dates, cabin, stops, baggage rules and final total before booking. The Lisbon photograph is destination inspiration, not an advertised fare.