Airlines Expand Service and Provide More Options More than 772,000 passengers flew through RDU in May, setting another pandemic record. The jump in travelers reflects a 688% increase over the same month last year, but 41% below May 2019. “We are excited to see passengers returning to air travel in large numbers as traffic reboundsRead More
Spirit Airlines has announced it is canceling all flights and winding down operations. Spirit guests should not come to the airport. More info: spiritrestructuring.com
Author: Jake Potter
Area Companies Form Triangle Takeoff Coalition to Encourage Air Travel
Coalition Launches “Carry On” Campaign Featuring Prominent Triangle Companies, Personalities Some of the Research Triangle’s most high-profile companies announced the formation of the Triangle Takeoff Coalition today to help facilitate regional economic recovery and restore nonstop destinations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The coalition is comprised of seventeen area companies and organizations that understandRead More
American Adds RDU-Tampa Service, As Travelers Celebrate More Flight Additions
American Airlines has stayed busy at RDU in recent months, adding new service as more flyers return to safe air travel. On Thursday, the airline announced its newest route: nonstop service between RDU and Tampa, Fla. The twice-daily service to Tampa International Airport begins Nov. 2. Tickets go on sale next week through American Airlines. American willRead More
Travelers Encouraged to Book Parking Online Ahead of Busy Holiday Weekend
RDU Offers Lowest Rates Online and Three Parking Options for Added Convenience As officials anticipate the busiest week for air travel at RDU in more than a year, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is taking steps to ensure all guests have parking options throughout the busy Memorial Day travel weekend. The airport forecasts more than 221,000Read More
Memorial Day Traffic Expected to Set a Pandemic Record
Park Economy 3 Opening to Accommodate Passenger Increase RDU estimates that more than 221,000 travelers will fly through the airport over the week ending with Memorial Day, potentially setting a new pandemic record for passenger traffic. The Authority is preparing to open Economy 3 as soon as this week, to ensure the airport has enoughRead More