September Passenger Volume Spikes by 24% Year Over Year Passenger volume at RDU spiked nearly 24 percent in September 2019 compared to the same month last year. The increase is due to travel disruptions caused by Hurricane Florence in September 2018. More than 570,000 passengers boarded flights at RDU last month, contrasted with 459,000 lastRead More
Author: Stephanie Hawco
Airport Authority Presents Options for Managing Record Growth
Board Receives Runway Update, Options for T1 Expansion and Roadway Congestion Relief Amid record-setting growth at RDU, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority presented three potential projects to the Board of Directors that could shape the airport’s future. Tuesday’s strategic meeting of the Board of Directors was for informational purposes only and no action was taken. AirportRead More
RDU Ranked a Top Five Large Airport in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study
Passenger Growth Elevates RDU from Medium to Large Airport Category Record-setting passenger growth elevated Raleigh-Durham International Airport from a medium to large airport in a 2019 J.D. Power study of North American airports. RDU ranked fifth in passenger satisfaction in its new category. “We are thrilled that passengers consider RDU one of the top fiveRead More
RDU sets a record for passenger volume for August
Moody’s reaffirms bond rating, cites strong performance More than 648,000 passengers boarded flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in August, an 11.2 percent increase over August 2018 and a new record for the month. Passenger volume traditionally declines after Labor Day but RDU’s projections indicate the growth trend will continue into the fall, with monthly enplanementsRead More
Parking Garage Improvements Close Spaces in RDU Deck
Travelers are Encouraged to Book Parking in Advance Online The number of available spaces in RDU’s parking garage will be reduced by an average of 1,150 a week as crews work to remove and repair paint on levels two through six. The repairs began just after Labor Day and will continue through mid-May. The garageRead More