Avelo Airlines will launch new nonstop flights in May from RDU to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut, providing business and leisure travelers with affordable and convenient options for visiting the New England and New York regions. “We are excited to partner with Avelo as they become RDU’s 13th airline and add a new destinationRead More
Spirit Airlines has announced it is canceling all flights and winding down operations. Spirit guests should not come to the airport. More info: spiritrestructuring.com
Author: Stephanie Hawco
Passenger Traffic Up 112% in January
RDU Announces Nine New Dining Options: In a signal of the ongoing rebound in air travel, passenger traffic at RDU increased by 112% in Jan. 2022 compared to Jan. 2021. More than 637,000 passengers flew through the airport last month. “The recovery continued in January at RDU, although at a slower pace during the month that typically has the lowest passenger traffic of theRead More
RDU Gets Ready for Round Three of Winter Weather
Team RDU is preparing for yet another blast of winter, with the possibility of snow in the forecast overnight. RDU crews will begin working 12-hour shifts today, our winter weather equipment is tuned up and ready to roll and contractors are available to help plow or sweep surfaces. The airport is stocking up on theRead More
Airport Authority Board Approves Purchase of Deicing Materials
Airport Restocks After Winter Storms: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board approved a $241,770 purchase Tuesday of solid and liquid deicing materials to help RDU get through winter safely. RDU overstocked on both products prior to the winter season due to concerns about nationwide trucking delays. The Authority is securing additional supplies to keep the roadwaysRead More
Deicing Won’t Freeze Your Travel Plans
Winter weather preparations start well before the temperature drops at RDU. We work closely with our airline partners to ensure the weather doesn’t freeze your travel plans. Freezing temperatures require airlines to take extra steps to make sure snow, slush and ice don’t accumulate on aircraft. You might have heard the term “deicing” fromRead More