Raleigh-Durham International Airport Prepares for Winter Storm

Some airlines cancel flights in anticipation of inclement weather RDU Airport, NC – In anticipation of the approaching winter storm, some airlines at RDU have canceled flights scheduled for tomorrow. As of 2 p.m. today, approximately 20 arrivals and departures scheduled for Wed., Feb. 12, have been canceled. Passengers with travel plans over the nextRead More

Terminal 1: A Sneak Peek Video

I thought we’d share an internal video with you on the blog today. A few weeks ago, my colleague, Kelli Clark, crafted a short video to give airport employees a look inside Terminal 1. Even though construction is much farther along than indicated in the video, it’s a great look inside the building and aRead More

Terminal 1 Opening: The Countdown Is On!

The countdown is on! Terminal 1 opens this March. After two years of extensive modernization, the terminal has been transformed into a first-class facility that is going to elevate your experience at RDU.

Drew Groth: RDU’s Employee of the Year

One of my hands-down, favorite parts of working at RDU is getting to work alongside the most talented, skilled and energetic people who work day in and day out here at the airport. Many of them you’ll never see. They work behind the scenes clearing the runways, changing airfield lights, and servicing monitors in theRead More

The Best of 2013

As 2013 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at our favorite blog posts from the past year on RDU Cruising Altitude. From air service news to customer service stories and updates on Terminal 1 to behind-the-scenes glimpses of life at the airport, we’ve had plenty of stories to tell.