WestJet to Begin Nonstop Service to Calgary, Canada in Summer 2025 

WestJet will begin nonstop service between the Research Triangle region and Calgary International Airport (YYC) in June 2025.   “We’re excited to welcome RDU’s first nonstop route to Calgary on Canadian airline WestJet,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “This new seasonal service offers Triangle travelers convenient opportunities to visit theRead More

RDU Announces Nonstop Flights to Bermuda

BermudAir Will Connect the Research Triangle to the Bermuda Triangle Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) announced a new international route Thursday, with BermudAir scheduled to begin nonstop flights from the Research Triangle region to the vibrant culture, beaches and golf courses of Bermuda. “We are proud to welcome Bermuda to the growing list of international destinationsRead More

New August Passenger Traffic Record at RDU 

Airport Opens Two New Restaurants in Terminal 2 The final month of the summer travel season brought more than 1.4 million travelers through Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), a new record for the month of August.   “RDU thanks the more than four million passengers who chose to make us part of their travel plans this summer,”Read More

RDU Anticipates Busiest Labor Day Weekend on Record 

RDU expects nearly 200,000 travelers to fly through the airport from Friday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 2. Based on TSA projections, that would be a 13.5% increase in passenger traffic compared to the Labor Day weekend record set last year.  “As our record growth streak continues, we appreciate all the travelers who choose toRead More