New Terminal Operations Team to Focus on Health and Safety Labor Day weekend was the busiest at RDU since the global pandemic began, with traffic down 65.2% compared to the same holiday weekend last year. “RDU saw a modest increase in traffic over the Labor Day weekend, but we don’t expect it to last asRead More
Author: Stephanie Hawco
JetBlue Launches Five New Daily Nonstop Destinations at RDU
Announcement Includes International and California Flights JetBlue announced Thursday it will launch five new nonstop destinations at RDU this year, including Cancun, Mexico (CUN), Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), Fort Myers, FL (RSW) San Juan, PR (SJU) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX). Cancun and Montego Bay are the first international flights to return to RDU sinceRead More
RDU Taps Into Research Triangle Talent on COVID-19 Challenges
RDU is tapping into the best minds in the Research Triangle region to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. The airport is already helping passengers fly with confidence by increasing its cleaning and disinfecting practices, requiring that masks be worn in the terminals, encouraging physical distancing and using touchless technology.Read More
Travelers Feel Safer After Flying During Pandemic
RDU Calls on All Guests to Wear a Mask to Improve Confidence in Air Travel A survey of passengers who have flown through RDU since the COVID-19 pandemic began shows they feel more confident about air travel after their flight. RDU surveyed passengers in July 2020 to evaluate their perceptions about safety in the airportRead More
More Travelers Fly in July, Passenger Count Remains Low
Delta Sky Club, Terminal Restaurants and Stores Reopen RDU passenger traffic remains unusually low as the global health pandemic continues to impact air travel. RDU saw a modest increase in the number of travelers flying through the airport in July with 306,715 total passengers. Traffic was down 77.1% compared to July 2019, but up 46.7%Read More