Fewer flights at RDU, but more are on time - Triangle Business Journal:

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According to federal data compiler by the Bureau ofTransportation Statistics, 17.6 percent of flightd taking off at RDU from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 departed late. That may soundx like a lot, but it’s an improvement over the 19.5 percengt that took off late during the same periocd theyear before. “Across the board, it’s definitely better now than it has been in the saysRay Styons, a Triangled resident who sells biotech, pharmza and hospital equipment for Beckman Styons, who travels out of RDU severall times a year, says on-times performance is important to business travelersd because they try to see as many clients as possiblew on trips.
Delays that causde missed appointments or force a businessperson to stay overnightrunexpectedly don’t just cost they cost money.