Lufthansa Announces New Nonstop Service from Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt in 2024

Cologne, Germany, 2023-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will begin nonstop service to Frankfurt in 2024, giving Triangle-area travelers easy access to Germany and beyond with streamlined connections to Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and more. “This is an exciting day at RDU as we welcome Lufthansa to the Raleigh-Durham market,” said Michael… Read the full press release

RDU Airport Partners with CLEAR to Bring Frictionless Travel Experience with Biometrics Identity Verification Technology

Passengers Can Confirm Their Identity with their Eyes or Fingers Morrisville, NC, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — RDU and CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6… Read the full press release

RDU Airport’s Impact on North Carolina: $17 Billion to Regional Economy and 85,000 Jobs Supported

NCDOT Report: Airport Generates $887 Million in State, Local Taxes Morrisville, NC, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report published today (January 9, 2023) finds that Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) contributes more than $17 billion to central and eastern North Carolina’s economy and supports more than 85,000 local and regional jobs. The report, “North… Read the full press release

Raleigh-Durham International Airport welcomes Frontier Airlines’ nonstop flights to San Diego

RDU Airport, N.C., 2018-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun and fun in San Diego is finally a nonstop flight away. Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s most sought after nonstop destination will be served by Frontier Airlines beginning on August 15. The airline announced the route during a nationwide release of new destinations throughout their network on June 5…. Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Dale Jr’s Whisky River at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

HMSHost serves up southern hospitality with beloved NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. RDU Airport, N.C., 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Good times and great food have landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) with the grand opening of Dale Jr’s Whisky River in Terminal 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially opened his latest restaurant in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost,… Read the full press release

RDU Airport: Allegiant adds nonstop service from RDU to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Morrisville, NC, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Triangle travelers – pack your bags for a Caribbean holiday! Allegiant is launching nonstop service from RDU to San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 15, 2017 with introductory fares starting at $64 one way. This is RDU’s first nonstop service to Puerto Rico. Allegiant made the announcement today… Read the full press release

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority to start $4.5 million enhancement program of Park Central parking

Morrisville, NC, 2017-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — To ensure that our Park Central parking deck will serve Triangle travelers for decades to come, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority board awarded a $4.5 million contract to perform important asset preservation work beginning this March. The work includes improvements to concrete and steel surfaces as well as drainage… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate new airport dining spaces at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Whisky River and more new dining options coming soon Morrisville, NC, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — More dining options will soon welcome travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JQ Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded a new eleven-year contract valued at $66 million to operate new airport dining spaces in Terminal 2,… Read the full press release