Raleigh-Durham International Airport is increasingly living up to the “international” part of its name since the pandemic — now servicing a record 15 international locations.
Why it matters: A big influence behind that growth has been the N.C. General Assembly’s decision to provide financial backing for two key international flights, as well as RDU’s own internal incentives.
- Local leaders see an airport with robust international offerings as a powerful tool in recruiting both people and companies to the region.
Driving the news: The recent luring of a direct flight between RDU…..