RDU recorded two of the busiest days in airport history in May as Mother’s Day and college graduations brought a total of over 220,000 passengers to the region. More than 32,000 travelers passed through security checkpoints on both Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11 – making them the second and fourth single busiest days on record.  

“The strong spring travel numbers reflect how many people are choosing RDU for their journeys,” said Tammie Hall‑Roberts, Chair of the Raleigh‑Durham Airport Authority Board. “We are grateful for the travelers who continue to make RDU part of their plans, and we remain focused on ensuring a welcoming experience for all.”

New Breeze routes: Breeze Airways continues to offer new options for travelers in the Triangle, with seven new routes launching in May and June. The new destinations are Bangor, Maine; Stewart-Newburgh, New York; Vero Beach, Florida; Madison, Wisconsin; San Antonio, Texas; Orange County, California; and Atlantic City, New Jersey. Breeze now serves 40 destinations at RDU — more than any other airline.

Park Economy 3: One of the Airport Authority’s most visible Transform RDU projects — the expansion of the Park Economy 3 lot — is well underway. Almost half of the nearly 11,000 planned spaces are now open and available to customers. More spaces will come online this spring and fall. A brand-new Customer Amenity Building featuring restrooms and vending options is nearing completion and is expected to open in late summer. Park Economy 3 is also getting greener, with solar panels being installed across the lot. You can stay in-the-know about the Park Economy 3 expansion and other capital projects at TransformRDU.com.