RDU Ends Random Vehicle Searches

Airport to reopen parking spaces closest to the terminals RDU Airport, NC – The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority today closed its vehicle inspection checkpoint and began reopening parking spaces within 300 feet of the terminals. The changes are in response to the Department of Homeland Security lowering the national terror threat level to yellow. Early thisRead More

RDU Receives Approval to Implement a Passenger Facility Charge To Fund Airport Development Projects

RDU Airport, NC – The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority today announced the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its application to collect a $3 passenger facility charge to fund major capital improvement projects. The PFC will be charged to the airline ticket of passengers departing RDU beginning April 1, 2003. The PFC will generate $70 million overRead More

RDU Begins Random Vehicle Searches

RDU Airport, NC – The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority will begin conducting random searches of vehicles approaching the airport terminals late this afternoon. The security measure is in accordance with new federal requirements mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. The random searches will be in effect while the nation’s alert status remains at level orange. SignsRead More

New Taxi Service Begins at RDU

RDU Airport, NC – Raleigh-Durham International Airport, through an agreement with Dulles Airport Taxi, recently launched RDU Airport Taxi Service. The new program features on-demand service for passengers seeking transportation to and from the airport. “Ground transportation is one of the most important services airports offer travelers,” said Gina Odom, RDU ground transportation manager. “OurRead More

RDU Advises Passengers to Call Airlines Before Arriving at the Airport

RDU Airport, NC – Due to winter weather, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority officials advise passengers with travel plans this evening and tomorrow morning to contact their airline reservation number for flight information before leaving for the airport. The expected storm has resulted in airline cancellations and delays. Airline reservation numbers can be found on the airport’sRead More