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
Author: Stephanie Hawco
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
RDU Reimagines the Airport Dining Scene with Three New Restaurants
RDU celebrated the openings of three new restaurants on Aug. 21 with ribbon cuttings for local Italian deli Bongiorno & Son, Dunkin’ and Guy’s Pizza Joint from celebrity chef Guy Fieri. “We are thrilled to celebrate our restaurant partners and introduce travelers to the latest additions to RDU’s dining experience,” said Tammie Hall-Roberts, chair ofRead More
RDU Adds Record 80th Nonstop Destination
RDU hit a milestone in July when it reached a record 80 nonstop destinations. Breeze Airways announced flights to Ogdensburg, New York, on July 8. RDU now serves 66 domestic and 14 international cities. The airport set another record in 2025 when WestJet became its 19th airline. “RDU now offers more nonstop choices than everRead More
RDU Enters Discussions to Create Recreation and Wellness Destination
Rendering shown is subject to change and for illustrative purposes only Public invited to provide input on potential development The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has selected a preferred developer to explore options for creating a recreation and wellness destination on 136 acres of airport land near Aviation Parkway and Interstate 40. At its monthly meeting onRead More



