Dulles Airport Authority
Description
The Dulles Airport Authority oversees operations at Washington Dulles International Airport, a key hub for air travel near the nation's capital. Leo reports its closure alongside other airports and churches, halting flights and disrupting transportation infrastructure. This action pulls President Bartlet from his therapy session with Dr. Stanley Keyworth, where he discusses education failures, and thrusts the White House into crisis response mode, linking routine aviation management to national security urgency.
Event Involvements
Events with structured involvement data
S4E11
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Holy Night
From Rankings to Lives: Bartlet Frames an Education Emergency
The Dulles Airport Authority is implicated when Dulles is reported closed; its operational decision amplifies the sense of immobilization and creates logistical constraints for the administration.
Active Representation
Implicitly represented by the announcement of Dulles's closure via staff communication.
Power Dynamics
Exercises operational authority over air travel that can constrain presidential movement and complicate crisis response.
Institutional Impact
Its closure exposes the fragility of national transportation systems and forces the White House to prioritize contingency logistics.
Internal Dynamics
Not detailed in scene; closure implies emergency protocols were activated.
Organizational Goals
Ensure public safety and airport security (implied by closure).
Coordinate with federal authorities to manage airspace and passenger safety.
Influence Mechanisms
Control over airport operations and gate/runway access
Communication and coordination with federal agencies (FAA, security)