Airline Has Expanded from One Route to 10 Since 2022 Avelo Airlines is growing again at RDU, adding more destinations, a second aircraft and creating about 35 more local jobs. Avelo will add nonstop flights to Memphis, TN; Manchester, NH; and Rochester, NY in June. “The partnership between RDU and Avelo continues to expand asRead More
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The Fly Angle, Episode 20: CLEAR’s Identity Service Is Changing Airport Screening
How to Listen and Subscribe: Listen here or find The Fly Angle on your favorite podcast app. In This Episode: It was one of the most-requested service additions at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and now, CLEAR’s popular identity verification lanes and kiosks are open in both of RDU’s terminals. Co-hosts Jake Potter and Stephanie HawcoRead More
Breeze Airways Lands its First Flight at RDU
New Airline Will Fly to Eight Destinations Breeze Airways became the latest airline on Thursday to launch service at RDU, with nonstop flights to New Orleans, Hartford and Providence beginning in February, followed by Columbus, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Louisville and Pittsburgh in May. “Breeze has already shown it is fully invested in serving the ResearchRead More
Avelo Opens Base at RDU, Launches New Flights
Airline Launches Six New Direct Flights, Creates at Least 50 Jobs Avelo Airlines is launching six direct flights from RDU this month and creating at least 50 jobs in the Research Triangle region. The new routes will connect travelers with destinations across Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach, Sarasota and Tampa. AveloRead More
RDU Outpaces 2022 by Nearly 39% in January Despite Seasonal Slowdown
Board Approves Policy on RDU’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future RDU continues to outpace 2022 passenger traffic despite the expected seasonal slowdown in January. The airport served 884,984 passengers last month, down 13.7% from December and up 38.8% from January of last year. “This has been a great start to the year at RDU asRead More