Travelers will begin to see impacts of construction at Terminal 2 in early 2026. In January, crews will install a temporary wall in the north end of the terminal as part of a project to expand the ticketing hall and international arrivals areas, add more security checkpoint lanes and upgrade the bag claim system. TheRead More
Author: Stephanie Hawco
Daily San Diego Service to Launch in April
Travelers at RDU will have more options for flying to San Diego when Alaska Airlines begins daily service to the southern California city next spring. “We are pleased to expand convenient access to the San Diego market for business and leisure travelers in the Research Triangle region,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of theRead More
RDU Seeks Input on Recreation and Wellness Destination
Members of the community are invited to help shape the future of recreation in the Triangle at a public workshop next week. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority and Pacific Elm properties will host the last of three public workshops on Oct. 21 as they consider options for a potential recreation and wellness destination on airport land.Read More
Breeze Airways to Create Jobs, Add International Routes
Breeze Airways will bring more than 200 jobs to the Research Triangle region when it opens a new crew base at RDU in 2026. Breeze anticipates hiring pilots and flight attendants to support the base. “Breeze Airways is steadily growing its presence at RDU, demonstrating a strong commitment to the Raleigh-Durham region,” said Michael Landguth,Read More
RDU Ranked Top Five Airport by J.D. Power
For the fourth time in five years, RDU has been named a Top Five Large Airport in North America in a J.D. Power passenger satisfaction study. The 2025 rankings reflect overall traveler satisfaction based on seven factors: ease of travel; terminal facilities; airport staff; level of trust in the airport; food, beverage and retail; andRead More