As the second winter storm this month approaches the Triangle, Team RDU is bundling up and preparing the airfield and roadways for whatever the storm may bring. Our snowplows, brooms and brushes have been cleaned and serviced since last weekend’s storm and are ready to roll when they are needed over the next fewRead 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
RDU Served 8.8 Million Travelers in 2021, an 80% Increase over 2020
Reduced Impact of COVID-19 Boosts Passenger Traffic: RDU served 8,795,128 passengers in 2021 compared to 4.9 million in 2020. The 80% increase in traffic is attributed to the declining impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. “RDU finished the year strong thanks to a busy winter holiday season, with more than 943,000 passengers travelingRead More
RDU Prepares for Blast of Winter Weather
With a blast of bitter cold temperatures and a chance of a wintry mix on the way, RDU is taking steps to avoid disruptions to airport operations. Team RDU is mobilizing airport and contract employees for winter weather duty, including clearing runways, taxiways, roads and sidewalks throughout the storm and responding to slick spots. Read More
2021: A Year of Recovery at RDU
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted years of record growth at RDU, but the airport rang in 2021 with a new sense of optimism as it prepared for a prolonged but steady recovery. Passenger traffic increased at a robust pace, allowing RDU to direct its efforts toward recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming back travelers, recovering nonstopRead More
RDU Expects Bustling Crowds Over the Winter Holidays
New Parking and Traffic Management Measures are in Place RDU anticipates welcoming nearly 494,000 passengers between Dec. 18 and Jan. 2 – more than the total for the entire month of December 2020. Thursday, Dec. 23 is projected to be the busiest day, with an estimated 37,600 travelers flying through the airport. “RDU expects to finishRead More