RDU Airport, N.C. — Southwest Airlines today added nonstop service to Dallas-Love Field Airport from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The daily flight will begin on August 9. “We are thrilled that Southwest Airlines is adding nonstop service to Love Field,” said Teresa Damiano, RDU vice president of communications and community affairs. “Dallas is an extremely popular destinationRead More
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11:30 a.m Update: RDU Winter Weather
RDU AIRPORT, N.C. – Crews at Raleigh-Durham International Airport worked all night to ensure the airport was ready for flight operations this morning. After many cancellations earlier today, flight schedules are expected to begin getting back to normal this afternoon. In all, approximately 100 arrivals and departures were canceled today, most of these this morningRead More
9:45 a.m. Update: RDU Responds To Winter Weather
RDU Airport, N.C. — More than 100 flights have been cancelled through noon today at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. One runway is currently open and flights are able to take off and land. Crews have worked throughout the night to keep the airfield open, clear airport roadways and treat parking lots and sidewalks. Passengers are strongly encouragedRead More
RDU Prepares for Winter Storm as Airlines Begin Canceling Flights
RDU AIRPORT, N.C. – In anticipation of the approaching winter storm, more than 115 arrivals and departures to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport have been canceled for this evening and tomorrow morning. While some airlines with cancellations are currently planning on resuming flights mid- morning tomorrow, passengers with travel plans over the next two daysRead More
Winter Weather: Myth vs. Fact
Whenever winter weather threatens RDU, I receive a lot of questions via social media on how airport operations are impacted. Our guest services team in the terminals and others who answer the phones at RDU receive plenty of questions as well.