Pilots are avoiding holding patterns by taking alternative routes near Washington DC.

Air to Ground Message: KMCO N 37.681, W 78.501, JBU1283, SOM03, ATC SAYS EXPECT HOLDING, AHEAD ON ROUTE. LOOKS LIKE EAST SIDE IS STILL GETTING IN... WHAT DO YOU SEE Area: Washington DC, USA Type: Airbus A321 A: #a710bfe5717 F: #f9f1c6719e2 #acars #vdlm2

Air to Ground Message: WE TOOK THIS ROUTE TO AVOID HOLDING AND I HAVNT HELD Area: Washington DC, USA Type: Airbus A320 A: #afec6432e86 F: #f99af1bbae8 #acars #vdlm2