RDU Announces Nine New Dining Options: In a signal of the ongoing rebound in air travel, passenger traffic at RDU increased by 112% in Jan. 2022 compared to Jan. 2021. More than 637,000 passengers flew through the airport last month. “The recovery continued in January at RDU, although at a slower pace during the month that typically has the lowest passenger traffic of theRead More
Team RDU is preparing for yet another blast of winter, with the possibility of snow in the forecast overnight. RDU crews will begin working 12-hour shifts today, our winter weather equipment is tuned up and ready to roll and contractors are available to help plow or sweep surfaces. The airport is stocking up on theRead More
Airport Restocks After Winter Storms: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board approved a $241,770 purchase Tuesday of solid and liquid deicing materials to help RDU get through winter safely. RDU overstocked on both products prior to the winter season due to concerns about nationwide trucking delays. The Authority is securing additional supplies to keep the roadwaysRead More
How to Listen and Subscribe: Listen here or find The Fly Angle on your favorite podcast app. In This Episode: RDU Airport Police Chief Steele Myers talks to co-hosts Jake Potter and Stephanie Hawco about the unique nature of policing at an international airport and shares what RDU is doing to recruit new law enforcement officers. As the hustle and bustle of the holidays brought more than a million travelers throughRead More
Winter weather preparations start well before the temperature drops at RDU. We work closely with our airline partners to ensure the weather doesn’t freeze your travel plans. Freezing temperatures require airlines to take extra steps to make sure snow, slush and ice don’t accumulate on aircraft. You might have heard the term “deicing” fromRead More
