Reduced Impact of COVID-19 Boosts Passenger Traffic: RDU served 8,795,128 passengers in 2021 compared to 4.9 million in 2020. The 80% increase in traffic is attributed to the declining impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. “RDU finished the year strong thanks to a busy winter holiday season, with more than 943,000 passengers travelingRead More
Month: January 2022
RDU Prepares for Blast of Winter Weather
With a blast of bitter cold temperatures and a chance of a wintry mix on the way, RDU is taking steps to avoid disruptions to airport operations. Team RDU is mobilizing airport and contract employees for winter weather duty, including clearing runways, taxiways, roads and sidewalks throughout the storm and responding to slick spots. Read More
Flying From RDU To Iceland? Here Are 4 Must-Try Activities.
As Raleigh-Durham International Airport prepares to celebrate Icelandair’s debut service to Reykjavik, Iceland, RDU flyers already are planning their trips to the Land of Fire and Ice. Icelandair’s nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Reykjavik (KEF) begins May 12. Tickets are on sale now. Not sure what to see when you visit Iceland? Here areRead More