The old saying goes something like this: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. For the past two years, we’ve been sharing about Terminal 1. But, for all of our sharing about the new terminal, nothing could take the place of hearing your reactions when experiencing Terminal 1 for the firstRead More
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Saying Goodbye To The Old Terminal 1
This Saturday, immediately after the last Southwest Airlines 737 pushes back from the gate, a crew will begin dismantling the security checkpoint in Terminal 1, signaling the end of an era for Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Terminal 1 to Open This Sunday
RDU Airport, NC – Crews at Raleigh-Durham International Airport are putting the final touches on the new Terminal 1, which has undergone a major renovation. When it opens this Sunday, April 13, passengers flying in and out of the terminal will experience more natural lighting, three works of art and 11 new shops and restaurants.Read More
Local Influences Abound In Terminal 1
Just a few days out from the opening of Terminal 1 and the building looks ready for passengers. On the concourse, all of the shops are fully stocked and the restaurants are practicing preparing their menus. All that is missing are the passengers.
The Fives: Terminal 1 Then and Now
Today’s offering of The Fives is a special double feature. With the opening of Terminal 1 set for just 10 days from now, I thought it would be a great time to take a look at several places in the building and see just how much they’ve changed over the course of the modernization project. Read More



