Airline Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries on Employer's 'Extended Premises'

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an airline employee for her injuries from a fall as she was using a covered walkway to travel from her parked car to her workstation. Molly Sullivan worked as a customer service representative for United Airlines at Dulles Airport. During the COVID-19 pandemic, employees were allowed to park in an area known as Garage 2, which was typically used by airport customers and the public due to its proximity to the terminal. To access the terminal from Garage 2, employees could either walk along a covered walkway that extended from t...