Will Become RDU’s 17th Airline and 9th International Route Aeromexico will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) in July 2024, becoming RDU’s 17th airline and the first to serve Mexico’s capital city. “RDU continues to attract new airlines and international destinations because of the Triangle’sRead More
Author: Jake Potter
RDU Expects Record Travel Over Labor Day Weekend
More than 225,000 Passengers Expected to Fly Over 225,200 passengers are expected to fly through RDU from Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, exceeding record passenger traffic set in 2019. The projections would mark an increase of 31% over 2022 and 24% over 2019. The number of airline seats already booked by travelers is up 36%Read More
The Fly Angle, Episode 21: Breeze Airways’ David Neeleman Talks Airline Trends
How to Listen and Subscribe: Listen here or find The Fly Angle on your favorite podcast app. In This Episode: David Neeleman — founder of jetBlue and other airlines — has made a splash this year at Raleigh-Durham International Airport with his newest venture, Breeze Airways. Neeleman joins the podcast to share the experience, andRead More
Avelo Adds New Flights to Florida
Avelo Airlines will launch direct flights to Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast this summer. Melbourne will be the 11th route for the fast-growing airline and a new nonstop destination for RDU. “Avelo continues to build momentum at RDU as they grow along with our community and add new nonstop destinations,” said Michael Landguth, president andRead More
The Fly Angle, Episode 20: CLEAR’s Identity Service Is Changing Airport Screening
How to Listen and Subscribe: Listen here or find The Fly Angle on your favorite podcast app. In This Episode: It was one of the most-requested service additions at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and now, CLEAR’s popular identity verification lanes and kiosks are open in both of RDU’s terminals. Co-hosts Jake Potter and Stephanie HawcoRead More