In This Episode: RDU recently broke ground on the replacement of its primary runway — but it’s not as simple as just building a new road. RDU’s runway engineer Ron Jewett sits down with co-hosts Jake and Stephanie to talk about “the most important two miles of pavement in North Carolina.” Meanwhile, find out where the airport’s two newest international airlines are set to start flying in 2024.   Episode Guest: Ron Jewett is vice president of facilities asset management at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. With more than two decades of aviation construction engineering experience, Jewe ..read more

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, and what he sees next for aviation. Meanwhile, co-hosts Jake and Stephanie cover route planning, Air France’s new flight in North Carolina and more. Episode Guest: David Neeleman is an entrepreneur who has founded several airlines, including jetBlue, WestJet, Azul and more. His latest airline, Breeze Airways, began operating in 2021. Send Us Airmail! We want to h ..read more

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 Hawco sit down with Kyle McLaughlin, senior vice president of operations at CLEAR, to learn about how the service works and why flyers are so eager to sign up. Meanwhile, Jake and Stephanie tackle all the new airlines and routes coming to RDU this spring, and do a little international trip planning. Episode Guest: Kyle McLaughlin is senior vice preside ..read more

In This Episode: You’ve asked to hear from other airports on the podcast – and this episode, you get to hear about three! First, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter welcome Amanda Ohbayashi, who handles digital marketing for Washington Reagan (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) airports, to learn about aviation in the nation’s capital. Then, Stephanie Kitts joins to recap her tenure leading social media for Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) – and share things to check out while in New Mexico. Meanwhile, Jake and Mary answer questions about CLEAR and new international service at RDU. Episode Guests: Amanda Ohbay ..read more

In This Episode: There’s no shortage of work to do each day at a busy international airport. RDU’s new head of recruiting Kirsten Nicholas stops by the studio to talk about the Airport Authority’s plans to hire operations staff, firefighters and other roles, and how people interested in aviation can plan their next career move. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter talk seat assignment etiquette, and share upcoming construction projects around campus. Episode Guest: Kirsten Nicholas is director of recruiting at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. With more than 20 years of experi ..read more

In This Episode: During Mike Schoenfeld’s 14 years as Duke’s top communicator, RDU helped the university connect students with learning opportunities in 75 countries. He stops by to tell us how our world-class airport supports the Research Triangle’s world-class colleges and universities. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Stephanie Hawco talk about jet-setting to Paris, cooking up new dining options in a first-of-its-kind ghost kitchen and how RDU is making air travel more inclusive for guests with disabilities that might not be obvious. Episode Guest: Mike Schoenfeld is signing off as the ..read more

In This Episode: Architecture and design fans, this episode’s for you. Our resident architect guru Jaymes Carter stops by the podcast studio to talk about what goes into planning, designing and constructing airport terminals, customs stations and other aviation facilities. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter dive into an RDU history lesson, and cover the newly-relaxed testing requirements for re-entering the U.S. from international flights. Episode Guest: Jaymes Carter is vice president of buildings and building systems at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where he leads RDU ..read more

In This Episode: With Icelandair’s new nonstop service to the Land of Fire and Ice, RDU added back its first transatlantic flight in more than two years. Co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter go behind-the-scenes with Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason to learn about how the airline chose North Carolina for its newest destination. Later, Visit NC’s Heidi Walters drops in to talk about how the tourism group is getting Icelanders excited to visit the Tar Heel State. Episode Guests: Bogi Nils Bogason was named President and CEO Icelandair Group in December 2018 after having served as the Chief Fin ..read more

In This Episode: There’s no shortage of geospatial innovation at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. RDU’s GIS guru Kristin Johnston sits down with The Fly Angle to talk geography, technology and how large airports use maps every day. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter get ready for two new airlines arriving soon. Episode Guests: Kristin Johnston, GISP is GIS Administrator for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. An aviation enthusiast with more than a decade in the aviation industry, she enjoys teaching others how to better use geospatial data. Send Us Airmail! We want to he ..read more

In This Episode: Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal writer Scott McCartney recently wrapped up his popular longtime “The Middle Seat” column — and now he’s sitting down with The Fly Angle to talk about what’s in store for airlines, flyers and the future of aviation. Meanwhile, co-hosts Mary Griffith and Jake Potter trade their favorite airport foods and explore the popular Global Entry program. Episode Guests: Scott McCartney is a Wall Street Journal senior writer and author of a weekly column on airlines and travel called “The Middle Seat,’’ which is one of the Journal’s most-read fix ..read more