Breeze Airways will bring more than 200 jobs to the Research Triangle region when it opens a new crew base at RDU in 2026. Breeze anticipates hiring pilots and flight attendants to support the base. “Breeze Airways is steadily growing its presence at RDU, demonstrating a strong commitment to the Raleigh-Durham region,” said Michael Landguth,Read More
For the fourth time in five years, RDU has been named a Top Five Large Airport in North America in a J.D. Power passenger satisfaction study. The 2025 rankings reflect overall traveler satisfaction based on seven factors: ease of travel; terminal facilities; airport staff; level of trust in the airport; food, beverage and retail; andRead More
First Aer Lingus Flight to Ireland Launches in April Triangle-area travelers headed to Ireland are in luck! Nonstop flights on Aer Lingus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) will take off in April 2026, opening the first direct gateway from RDU to Ireland. “Dublin is a high-demand international destination for travelers fromRead More
RDU celebrated the openings of three new restaurants on Aug. 21 with ribbon cuttings for local Italian deli Bongiorno & Son, Dunkin’ and Guy’s Pizza Joint from celebrity chef Guy Fieri. “We are thrilled to celebrate our restaurant partners and introduce travelers to the latest additions to RDU’s dining experience,” said Tammie Hall-Roberts, chair ofRead More
We’re pleased to share that Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board Chair Tammie Hall-Roberts has earned the Triangle Business Journal’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award as part of its Community Champion Awards program! Hall-Roberts, who began serving on the Authority board in 2021, is the first-ever female to serve as RDU’s board chair. She currently serves as assistantRead More
