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DC Flight Information - We are traveling on Continental Airlines


Here is a LINK to Continental's baggage policy. It looks like they allow one free carry-on, one free personal item carry-on (i.e. Purse), and one free checked bag. There is a $25 fee for MORE THAN ONE checked bag. Ladies: You can take both a carry-on and a purse.

Tuesday, July 1st - Albuquerque, NM - Washington, DC

Group #1 (Majority of Band - 73 Passengers)
Flight 1773, Albuquerque - Houston, Dep: 6:15 am, Arrive:9:24am
Flight 358 , Houston - Ronald Reagan, Washington DC Dep: 10:58am, Arrive: 2:59pm
Group #2 (12 Passengers)
Flight 1404, Albuquerque - Houston, Dep: 7:45am, Arrive: 10:50am
Flight 458, Houston - Ronald Reagan, Washington DC Dep: 1:04pm, Arrive: 5:14pm/dd>

Saturday, July 5th - Washington, DC - Albuquerque, NM

Entire Group on one Flight
Flight 1059, - Ronald Reagan, Washington DC - Houston TX Dep: 1:59pm, Arrive: 4:11pm
Flight 1772, Houston TX - Albuquerque Dep: 5:55pm, Arrive: 7:06pm

Road Travel

Cortez - Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Tuesday, July 1st
12:00 a.m. - Arrive Cortez Middle School
12:30 a.m. - Depart for Albuquerue
4:30 a.m. (approx) - Arrive Albuquerque
Albuquerque - Cortez, Saturday, July 5th/Sunday July 6th
7:00 p.m. - Arrive Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, depart immediately for Cortez
Approx. 1:00 a.m., Sunday, July 6th - Arrive Cortez Middle School Parking Lot

Travel Links - DC


  • Click HERE for information about America’s National Independence Day Parade
  • Click HERE for information the Washington, DC area.
  • Visit the TSA web site for more information on travel safety and regulations.

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