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Charlotte Douglas International Airport Ranks Seventh Busiest Globally for Arrivals and Departures, Expects Full Pandemic Recovery by 2023

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official. CLT ranks the seventh busiest airport worldwide and nationwide for arrivals and departures, according to Airports Council International (ACI) 2022 final rankings, which were released this month. Preliminary rankings were made public in early spring. For passenger traffic the Airport lands at 10th nationwide and 19th globally. Charlotte… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Receives $32 Million for Concourse E Renovations Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Charlotte, NC, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT is receiving $32 million for Concourse E renovations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The concourse modernization will include new carpet in gate areas, terrazzo flooring in main passenger circulation areas, new LED lighting, seating with integrated power, fresh paint,… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Contributes $32 Billion to North Carolina’s Economy in 2021

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‘North Carolina: The State of Aviation:’ Airport Remains Top Economic Driver Among N.C. Airports Charlotte, NC, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport contributed $32 billion to the state’s economy in 2021, according to a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation report released earlier today. That’s a jump from… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport to host Airport Job Fair on Saturday, April 30

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Full-and Part-time Positions Are Available Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its tenants will host an Airport Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd. American Airlines, TSA, HMSHost, Paradies Lagardère, City of Charlotte Aviation Department,… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport opens $50 million Concourse E Expansion project

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The 34,000-square-foot Concourse E Expansion (Gates E 36-45) opened today (Apr 13, 2022) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The $50 million construction project adds one gate to the north end of the concourse and relocates nine existing gates to the new space for operational efficiency and… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport announces commissioning of new air traffic control tower by the Federal Aviation Administration

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Second-tallest tower in the nation opens for business Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today (Apr 5, 2022) dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “Aviation is an invaluable part of our American life and… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport implements biometric facial comparison technology

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today (May 14, 2021) the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as part of CBP’s efforts to secure and streamline international travel. “CBP is expanding the use of facial biometrics at Charlotte… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion – Phase I achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification, recognizing sustainability efforts during the design and construction. The certification affirms the Airport’s commitment to current and future building operations best practices, occupant health and wellness, and reducing carbon… Read the full press release

Convenient touch-free parking experience launched at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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New Features Enhance Parking Experience for Passengers Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport is launching its new parking revenue control system on Monday, Nov. 9 that will bring enhanced customer services and improved operational capability to CLT’s parking program. “We’ve installed the latest parking technology to take the… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport adds five electric buses to its vehicle fleet

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Moving CLT Toward a Sustainable Future Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport is adding five electric buses to its vehicle fleet as part of CLT’s sustainability commitment to pursue fiscally responsible practices that minimize environmental impacts. The buses will begin transporting passengers to and from the terminal on… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will receive $135 million federal funds under the CARES Act

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport will receive $135 million in federal funds from the CARES Act to help offset revenue declines caused by drastic reductions in air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With CLT’s enplanements at just 5 percent of our 2019 level, a months-long recovery… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings NoDa Brewing in Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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HMSHost adds the first airport taproom for this local, award-winning brewery CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning local beer from the Queen City’s NoDa Brewing has landed in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion. The new full-service restaurant and bar, in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, offers travelers all-day dining options to complement the… Read the full press release

HMSHost announces new food and beverage options set to open in Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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HMSHost announces new food and beverage options set to open in Charlotte Douglas International Airport   HMSHost brings local breweries, a variety of quick-service locations, and more CHARLOTTE, NC, 2018-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost announced some of the new food and beverage options set to greet Charlotte Douglas International Airport travelers in the… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Chick-fil-A to Main Atrium food court at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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HMSHost brings Chick-fil-A to Main Atrium food court at Charlotte Douglas International Airport   CHARLOTTE, 2017-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Taken a flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport lately? If so, you may have noticed one of Chick-fil-A’s “Eat Mor Chickin®” Cows giving a warm welcome to throngs of travelers coming to visit the… Read the full press release

HMSHost announces the opening of Whisky River at Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s E-Concourse

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HMSHost opens Whisky River restaurant on E-Concourse Charlotte, NC, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Whisky River now has a new airside rendition of the original uptown Charlotte location, in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s E-Concourse. Today representatives of global restaurateur HMSHost, the airport, and 12-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated with a grand… Read the full press release