RDU now offers an easier way to pay for parking. Airport guests can save time by using a new Parking Mobile Pay option to pay by phone before they leave the parking lot or garage.

“Our goal at RDU is to make every step of the airport experience run smoothly,” said Tammie Hall-Roberts, Chair of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board. “Offering pay-by-phone technology helps provide guests with a seamless journey from arrival to departure.”

No app is required – just scan the QR code on the ticket and use Apple Pay, Google Pay or a credit card to pay. Once payment is made, they’ll have 30 minutes to exit.

When guests approach the exit, the gate will automatically open. There are also options to pay at the exit lane stations or pay-on-foot kiosks.

Terminal 2 Expansion: Travelers may notice something different when they’re flying through Terminal 2. A new Transform RDU construction wall now spans the full north end of the ticketing hall, replacing a temporary barrier that was put in place in January. Behind the wall, crews are working to expand the terminal. This phase of the expansion – one of the major projects in the 10-year, $2.5 billion Transform RDU capital program – will provide space for more ticketing counters, a larger international arrivals area and additional baggage carousels necessary to accommodate growth. The wall will be up for approximately two years during this phase of the project. Learn more about all of the major construction projects that will transform the airport over the next decade at TransformRDU.com.

Adios! Restaurant Opens: RDU welcomed another new dining concept when Adios! by Durham chef Oscar Diaz began serving passengers at Gate C17 in Terminal 2. Adios! is a lively restaurant and bar spotlighting Mexican food with a Southern twist. Guests can also choose from signature cocktails crafted with fresh citrus, as well as extensive beer and curated wine selections. Diaz operates a growing collection of restaurants in the Triangle region, and travelers may recognize him as a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef competition.  

Aer Lingus Launch: The inaugural Aer Lingus flight from Dublin, Ireland, landed at RDU in April, bringing one of the region’s most sought-after international destinations closer to home. The nonstop Aer Lingus service offers a quick and convenient journey and options to connect to destinations across Europe. The new route also offers UNC-Chapel Hill football fans an easy way to fly to Dublin in August for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, where the Tar Heels will take on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs.