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Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump criticized Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Virginia, at a Cabinet meeting and made an early October unplanned stop to assess projects while the Department of Transportation invited proposals for new terminal design and construction.
Last month a mobile lounge crashed into a concourse, injuring 18 people and spotlighting Dulles International Airport's hydraulically elevated buses that hold about 100 passengers.
Officials point to longstanding modernization efforts; Bob van der Linden said adding new facilities shouldn’t be technically challenging, and Dulles has faced operational complaints, including a jet fuel smell.
Trump is vowing big changes, saying Dulles International Airport could soon be among the country's best if he follows through; built for expansion with large runways, it saw a 1999 midfield concourse expansion and serves as the primary portal for overseas travelers.
Eero Saarinen designed the original terminal and despite praise, modernization stalled for decades, leaving Dulles with a reputation as a `white elephant` and taxpayer `waste`.

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Why Trump and many passengers complain about Dulles airport is also what made it so original

President Trump vowed this week to change Dulles International Airport, the Washington, DC airport known for its interesting design and unique way of transporting travelers in mobile lounges.

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