Spring Break Travel Season Kicks Off at RDU

RDU Airport, NC – As the area's college students head off for spring break this year, Raleigh-Durham International Airport reminds those flying to their destination to arrive at the airport two hours before their flight departs.

Tips to keep in mind during this year's spring travel season include:

Follow signs to RDU's new parking entrance for all parking within walking distance of the terminals. RDU recently opened an additional 6,100 parking spaces between the terminals. Remote parking is also available in Park and Ride lots 3 and 4. Electronic signs will guide motorists.
Use airlines' automated kiosks to speed up the check-in process. Most airlines at RDU feature kiosks at their ticket counters. Passengers will need a credit card to use the kiosks. No charges are made. The credit card is used only to identify the passenger.
Obtain boarding pass before proceeding to security checkpoint. All passengers must have a boarding pass to enter the checkpoint area. Boarding passes can be obtained on many airline web sites or at the ticketing counter.
Bring a government-issued photo ID. If traveling overseas, don't forget your passport.
Limit carry-on items to one bag and one personal item.
Leave bags unlocked. The federal government is now screening all checked luggage and asks passengers to leave their bags unlocked.
Place undeveloped film in carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.
Remove all sharp objects from carry-on bags before arriving at the airport. Items most commonly left behind at security checkpoint are scissors and pocketknives.
Place cell phones, pagers, keys and other metal objects in carry-on bags before proceeding through security checkpoint.
Passengers are reminded that the terminal curb is reserved for active loading and unloading only. The airport's hourly lots are available for drivers picking up or dropping off travelers. Electronic signs will guide motorists to the hourly parking areas.

###