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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offers tips for a smooth Labor Day weekend travel

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1.6 million passengers are expected to travel through ATL during the Labor Day travel period ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for Labor Day weekend travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are providing tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend. More than 1.6 million passengers… 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

Spirit Airlines operates automated self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) today (March 30, 2022) unveiled the “Best Airport Innovation” of 2021 is now in operation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and is already streamlining the check-in experience. Spirit’s Guests at ATL are seeing shorter check-in times thanks to Spirit’s automated self-bag drop with biometric… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes Delta Air Lines’ nonstop service to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport this summer

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Nonstop from OAK this summer… connecting to the world Oakland, Calif., 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces today (March 5, 2019) that beginning June 9, 2019, Delta Air Lines will resume nonstop service between Oakland and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Passengers will appreciate the early morning arrival in ATL and connections… Read the full press release

Brand USA launches its “Market the Welcome” program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States – in partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Georgia Tourism – has launched its “Market the Welcome” program to welcome travelers through the international arrival process at the world’s busiest airport. The… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to host Airport Community Job Fair on October 19

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ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a job in accounting or engineering? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is hosting an Airport Community Job Fair in October. Like its spring counterpart, the fall fair will feature more than 40 Airport community employers, with 500-plus jobs up for grabs. But unlike the spring fair, this… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport the first airport in the U.S. to participate in the Smart Security project

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MoU signed at the ACI-NA/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition  Montréal, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at the Airports Council International (ACI) North America/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition by and between ACI World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the City… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announces passenger numbers for first half of 2016 exceeded passenger numbers for the same period in 2015

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World’s most traveled airport may exceed passenger record set in 2015 ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — One year after becoming the first airport ever to serve 100 million passengers in a single year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials announced today that passenger numbers for the first half of 2016 exceeded passenger numbers for… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport energy-management program honored as an Environmental Leader Project of the Year

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ATL receives multiple awards for energy and conservation efforts ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A comprehensive energy-management program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was recently honored as an Environmental Leader Project of the Year. In addition, ATL’s efforts at energy conservation in three of the Airport’s facilities garnered the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge… Read the full press release

Air Transport Research Society again names Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport world’s most efficient airport

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Academic researchers say ATL tops 200 other airports in efficiency ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was honored over the weekend when it was named the world’s most efficient airport for the 13th straight year. In its annual benchmarking study of commercial airports in Europe, Asia, Oceania and North America,… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to share industry expertise and experience with Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport

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Agreement aims to increase travel, trade with Israel’s largest airport ATLANTA, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their counterparts from Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV) on Tuesday, May 24. The agreement will allow both airports to share their expertise and experience… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines to keep its corporate headquarters in Atlanta for next twenty years

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ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport brings ease and convenience to its guests with new interactive mobile software app iFlyAT

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Software application is designed to assist travelers at ATL ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials today launched iFlyATL, an interactive mobile software application designed to aid guests at the world’s most traveled airport. “iFlyATL will bring ease and convenience to our guests at Hartsfield-Jackson,” Aviation General Manager Miguel… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport unveils its first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum

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ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will join Delta Air Lines, Wings for Autism, The Arc Georgia and The Arc Midlands on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Airport’s first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum. The new room provides a soothing, supportive environment and contains… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announces two projects as part of their sustainability efforts

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Partners needed for two major projects ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of their ongoing efforts to create the most sustainable airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials today publicized two projects currently out to bid. “We plan to augment our sustainability program and incorporate it into everything we do… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to host airport Community Job Fair on March 1

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Dozens of area employers looking to fill hundreds of jobs ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 40 local employers looking to fill 500-plus jobs will participate in a March 1 job fair sponsored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Positions as varied as aviation maintenance technicians to security officers to construction workers to… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge at Concourse D

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Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Georgia brewery-based Airport lounge ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with concessionaire Delaware North, will mark the opening of a new lounge Wednesday, Feb. 24. Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge will offer a large selection of craft beers from the Terrapin Brewery, based in… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport becomes the first airport ever to serve 100 million passengers in a single year

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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Airport General Manager available for satellite tour to discuss record-setting event and announce date of passenger arrival ATLANTA, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will soon become the first airport ever to serve 100 million passengers in a single year. On Tuesday, December 22nd, Atlanta Mayor… Read the full press release

Carrabba’s Italian Grill opens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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HMSHost brings traditional Italian family dining to the center of Concourse C ATLANTA, GA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion for food, heritage, love of family, and genuine Italian hospitality from Carrabba’s Italian Grill can now be found in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Concourse C, as global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with Bloomin’ Brands and the… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Georgia Power celebrate the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport

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Airport adds 16,000 new LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have all LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials and Georgia Power leadership celebrated the completion of the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. At a… Read the full press release

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts

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Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have a total LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials will receive a $45,901 rebate check from Georgia Power for energy efficiency efforts as part of the utility company’s Commercial Energy… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport seeks bids for two transformational projects

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Hotel/Travel Plaza and Green Acres Energy Park to Transform Airport ATLANTA, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport officials are seeking bids for two transformational projects that will change the face of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the years ahead. Airport leaders will be available to discuss the plans Tuesday, July 28. Pre-proposal conferences will then be… Read the full press release

The newly refurbished 3,200 square-foot USO Center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens

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Mayor Reed, Airport officials honor U.S. Armed Forces and USO with new facility ATLANTA, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed helped cut the ribbon for the reopening of the newly refurbished 3,200 square-foot USO Center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday. The center moves back into its permanent location on the third floor… Read the full press release

New art exhibit on human trafficking Freedom Expressions ATL launches at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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ATLANTA, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Freedom Expressions ATL, an exhibit on human trafficking, will showcase professional artwork in the Atrium May 22 through July 22; student exhibit on Concourse E starts June 5. WHO: Miguel Southwell, Aviation General Manager George Turner, Chief, Atlanta Police Department Deborah Richardson, Executive Vice President of The National… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches new nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) starting November 1, 2015

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AIRLINE’S SIXTH NEW OAK FLIGHT THIS YEAR 3RD DAILY DALLAS LOVE FLIGHT ALSO ADDED Oakland, CA, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin new nonstop service linking Atlanta with the San Francisco Bay Area with new flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) beginning November… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to open new north-bound entrance from Riverdale Road

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Riverdale Road and Airport Boulevard intersection opens Saturday; Roadway construction nearing completion ATLANTA, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will open a new north-bound entrance Saturday in the form of a relocated access point from Riverdale Road that will be marked by a 35-foot-tall monument sign. “We’re excited to open a new entrance… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now allows travelers to book parking space before arrival with the launch of new online parking reservation system

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Up to 50 percent discounts available for online booking ATLANTA, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today introduced an online parking reservation system that allows travelers to reserve a space in selected parking lots before arriving at the world’s busiest airport. The new online reservation program also offers a significant discount to travelers parking… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reached 96.1 million passengers in 2014; Retaining its ‘World’s Busiest Airport’ Title in 2014 for 17th Consecutive Year

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Airport accommodates a record-breaking 96.1 million passengers, highest total for any aviation hub; international passenger traffic grew by 10 percent ATLANTA, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Kasim Reed announced today at his annual State of the City breakfast that for the 17th consecutive year Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was once again the world’s busiest airport…. Read the full press release

Airport Council International names Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport the busiest airport in the world, 16 years in a row

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Airport Council International’s passenger results for 2013 released this week ATLANTA, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 16th year in a row, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been named the busiest airport in the world, according to the 2013 passenger results released this week by Airport Council International (ACI). In 2013, 94.4 million passengers… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast

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Travelers now have the opportunity to apply for expedited screening during transit Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Delta Air Lines opened the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast today. TSA Pre-Check is an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on… Read the full press release