Tag Archives: air service

From Flurry to Fruition: New Routes Are In Place

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

RDU began 2013 with a flurry of new service announcements including increased service to Los Angeles and Denver, more options to reach Florida and the Newark area and, in June, to St. Louis. Here’s a recap of all the new … Continue reading →

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The Fives: Launching RDU-LAX Non-Stop Daily Service

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

On April 2, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority and Regional Transportation Alliance along with American Airlines celebrated the launch of non-stop daily service from RDU to Los Angeles International Airport.  Here are five views from the events as well as a … Continue reading →

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Speed Dating The Airlines: Our Recent Trip To San Antonio

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Recently, Teresa Damiano and I traveled to San Antonio, Texas to talk to representatives from various airlines about improving air service to RDU and our region. (Did your ears just perk up? Well, be forewarned that I’m not sharing specifics.) … Continue reading →

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Crunching Numbers, Setting Priorities

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Whew! We completed the budget. For months, Airport Authority staff have worked collaboratively to crunch numbers for our new fiscal year, which begins April 1.  Yesterday, Airport Director Mike Landguth and Finance Director Tom Barritt presented the budget to the … Continue reading →

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Keys To A Strong Airport Future

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Airports are facing a new normal as high fuel costs, airline mergers and the world economy shape the aviation industry. RDU, which has an $8 billion annual impact on our region, is adapting to these changes as we continue to … Continue reading →

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