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Airlines may adjust schedules due to parade's impact on

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FAA plans flight suspension at Reagan National during

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Army to deploy 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft for

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Historic aircraft to feature in parade flyover

By David Shepardson

WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The weather is being

closely monitored and taken into consideration ahead of the U.S.

Army anniversary parade planned for Saturday in Washington, but

at this point nothing has changed, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Some airlines say the parade could be moved to earlier Saturday

or potentially Sunday, which could have a significant impact on

flights.

A White House spokeswoman said the Army would announce any

changes if made. "No matter what, a historic celebration of our

military servicemembers will take place," the White House said.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it plans to

suspend flights at Reagan Washington National Airport from 6

p.m. ET to 9:30 p.m. during the anniversary parade on Saturday.

The event is also blocking off a significant section of

Washington to vehicle traffic.

Major airlines are offering flexibility to travelers.

United Airlines said it is offering a travel waiver for

Reagan National, as well as adding two additional departures

from and two additional arrivals at nearby Washington Dulles

International Airport on Saturday.

American Airlines ( AAL ) said it has "adjusted our

schedule during this timeframe, temporarily added larger

aircraft at DCA to accommodate more customers at alternative

times and issued a travel alert that includes flexibility to

travel on a different day or through Washington Dulles and

Baltimore Washington at no extra cost."

The airport is located less than two miles from the National

Mall.

The U.S. Army is bringing 6,500 troops into Washington,

along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft for the celebration. The

flyover will include Apache and Black Hawk helicopters along

with Chinooks. Older aircraft like the World War Two-era B-25

bomber and P-51 Mustang will also take part.

The Washington area is the most heavily restricted airspace

in the United States. No drones are permitted in Washington

without special FAA approval.