Avelo Airlines will launch two international routes from RDU in February with nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Montego Bay and Punta Cana will be new destinations for RDU, increasing the number of international destinations the airport serves to 14.  “We are thrilled to add new island getaways to JamaicaRead More

Nearly 1.4 million passengers traveled through RDU in October, an increase of more than nine percent compared to September. The airport capped off the peak summer travel season in September by setting a new record for Labor Day weekend traffic. More than 188,000 travelers chose RDU for their travels from Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday,Read More

WestJet will begin nonstop service between the Research Triangle region and Calgary International Airport (YYC) in June 2025.   “We’re excited to welcome RDU’s first nonstop route to Calgary on Canadian airline WestJet,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “This new seasonal service offers Triangle travelers convenient opportunities to visit theRead More

RDU expects nearly 200,000 travelers to fly through the airport from Friday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 2. Based on TSA projections, that would be a 13.5% increase in passenger traffic compared to the Labor Day weekend record set last year.  “As our record growth streak continues, we appreciate all the travelers who choose toRead More

RDU set new passenger traffic records in June and July and welcomed more travelers than ever before during a July 4th holiday. Traffic hit a monthly high June with more than 1.4 million passengers and broke that record in July, with nearly 1.5 million passengers flying through the airport. Traffic got a boost in JulyRead More