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

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