The Authorities did not want to reopen DCA to airline ops. We pleaded with them to reconsider. The FAA came up with a plan to make the Authorities somewhat comfortable with the idea. Now we have limited, yet absolutely vital operations at DCA. Yes, no pax may stand within 30 minutes of DCA. This is FAA law. This is thoroughly briefed to the pax...they will not be surprised.
The Air Transportation System is not back to normal. Manpower is not available to address every item on the list. You have to work with the system through these difficult times until the less important items can be addressed.