Coalition Launches “Carry On” Campaign Featuring Prominent Triangle Companies, Personalities Some of the Research Triangle’s most high-profile companies announced the formation of the Triangle Takeoff Coalition today to help facilitate regional economic recovery and restore nonstop destinations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The coalition is comprised of seventeen area companies and organizations that understandRead More
Spirit Airlines has announced it is canceling all flights and winding down operations. Spirit guests should not come to the airport. More info: spiritrestructuring.com
Category: Press Release
Travelers Encouraged to Book Parking Online Ahead of Busy Holiday Weekend
RDU Offers Lowest Rates Online and Three Parking Options for Added Convenience As officials anticipate the busiest week for air travel at RDU in more than a year, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is taking steps to ensure all guests have parking options throughout the busy Memorial Day travel weekend. The airport forecasts more than 221,000Read More
Memorial Day Traffic Expected to Set a Pandemic Record
Park Economy 3 Opening to Accommodate Passenger Increase RDU estimates that more than 221,000 travelers will fly through the airport over the week ending with Memorial Day, potentially setting a new pandemic record for passenger traffic. The Authority is preparing to open Economy 3 as soon as this week, to ensure the airport has enoughRead More
With Travelers Returning, RDU Board Focuses on Long-Term Planning
Airport Authority Considers Strategic Projects to Prepare For Future Growth As business and leisure travelers resume air travel from RDU, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is renewing its focus on establishing the long-term strategic direction of the airport. The Authority Board of Directors kicked off Friday a series of strategic planning meetings to consider revisions toRead More
Passenger Traffic Increases 1,415% in April
RDU Adjusts Parking Rates to Account for Growth RDU set a pandemic record in April with a 1,415 percent increase in passenger traffic over April 2020. More than 606,000 passengers flew through RDU during the month. “We are excited to see passengers returning to air travel in large numbers as traffic rebounds at RDU,” saidRead More



