New Updates to a System That Dates Back a Dozen Years Bags are moving more efficiently and reliably in Terminal 2 thanks to a recent upgrade of the baggage handling control system. The system underwent final testing, received TSA approval and went live in January. The $3 million project began in late 2017, with constructionRead More
Month: January 2020
Airport Authority Presents Terminal 1 Expansion Concept
Additional Gates to Accommodate More Flights, Passengers Airport Authority staff presented the Board of Directors information on a concept to add more gates at Terminal 1 to help RDU manage record growth and support more flight options. Staff also presented information on the construction of two additional security checkpoint lanes in Terminal 2. “Airports haveRead More
Update: CDC Confirms Passenger Tested Negative for Coronavirus
Jan. 25: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms the passenger tested negative for coronavirus. For more information, visit the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services news release: Test Results Negative for Possible Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in North Carolina Jan. 24: RDU Passenger Under Investigation for Coronavirus The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority was notifiedRead More
Forging Ahead On Vision 2040
The number of people flying through RDU continues to soar with 14.2 million passengers served in 2019, 11% more than the previous year. The airport’s Vision 2040 master plan outlines the new facilities and infrastructure needed to accommodate more people and additional flights. We’re already hard at work on several capital projects and have madeRead More
RDU and Local Chefs: Welcoming the World to the Triangle
At RDU, we connect you to the people and places that matter most. Sometimes, that means introducing our guests to all the Triangle region has to offer. RDU recently introduced six new restaurant concepts, announced today that La Farm Bakery and Café will join the Terminal 2 dining community, and we drew renowned ChefRead More