Spring Break Travel Gives RDU a 23% Boost in Traffic 

Ten New Dining Options Coming to RDU: More than 1.1. million people flew through RDU in March as travelers took to the skies for spring break getaways, an increase of 23% over March 2022.  “Spring break travel will continue to boost passenger traffic through April,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham AirportRead More

Avelo Adds New Destination at RDU

Nonstop Route to the Philadelphia Region Starts This Summer: RDU’s fastest-growing airline will add a new nonstop destination this summer in time for the airport’s busiest travel season. Avelo Airlines will begin service to Wilmington, Delaware in June – their 12th route at RDU. Wilmington Airport is conveniently located a short drive south of Philadelphia. “We areRead More

Airport Authority Approves First Sustainability Management Plan

RDU Builds on Commitment to Growing Sustainably: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is starting to implement the airport’s first Sustainability Management Plan (SMP). The SMP was developed with input from the public and business community and provides guidance for integrating sustainability into planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and business practices. “RDU is committed to building onRead More

RDU Opens Aircraft Parking Ramp to Support Continued Airline Growth 

Capital Project Fulfills Vision 2040 Milestone: RDU leaders and state and local officials marked the official opening Monday of the new West Remain Overnight (West RON) aircraft parking ramp that will accommodate more aircraft overnight. The parking area allows planes that arrive late at night and depart early the next day to park overnight closerRead More

Avelo Adds New Flights to Florida

Avelo Airlines will launch direct flights to Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast this summer. Melbourne will be the 11th route for the fast-growing airline and a new nonstop destination for RDU. “Avelo continues to build momentum at RDU as they grow along with our community and add new nonstop destinations,” said Michael Landguth, president andRead More