RDU anticipates more than 280,000 passengers will travel through the airport from May 9 – 13 to celebrate college graduations and Mother’s Day. Monday, May 12 is expected to be the busiest day with an estimated 65,000 passengers – an increase of 10% compared to the same day last year. “The Monday after Mother’s DayRead More
Nonstop flights from RDU to Key West will take off in October, giving Triangle-area travelers convenient access to the Florida Keys for the first time. The route will be offered by Breeze Airways, the fastest-growing airline at RDU based on the number of routes added since they launched service. “In just two years, Breeze hasRead More
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of former Airport Director, Mr. John Brantley. John was first hired in late 1977 to help develop a long-range plan for RDU. In October 1982, he became the Airport Director, a role he held with distinction for 29 years. Under his visionary leadership, RDU underwentRead More
A REAL ID or other federally approved identification document will be required to board flights at RDU and airports across the U.S. starting May 7. On that date, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID, U.S. passport or other federally approved identification to board commercialRead More
A surge in spring break travel brought over 1.2 million passengers through RDU in March, an increase of 31 percent from February 2025. “The spring travel season is underway, and Triangle-area travelers are taking advantage of nearly 80 nonstop destinations they can reach from RDU, said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham AirportRead More
