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Innovation Forum envisions airports of tomorrow

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Emerging technology expert Ian Khan urges change at the fourth annual AAAE Airport Innovation Forum July 17 at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. © 2018 Decisive Moment Events By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Airport leaders preparing for self-driving cars, virtual reality and artificial intelligence gathered to share what’s in store for passengers in the not-so-distant […]

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ATL honors military veterans for pre-Independence Day celebration

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By Blakeley Bartee  Public Affairs Intern In the shade of a colossal U.S. flag hung from the Domestic Terminal atrium, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport kicked off its fourth annual “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Flying” campaign June 28. The pre-Independence Day celebration, which ran simultaneously with a press conference at the International Terminal, saluted […]

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ATL honors Caribbean countries, heritage at annual celebration

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  By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Hartsfield-Jackson hosted a festive tribute with food and fanfare June 22 to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The rich heritage and significant contributions of Caribbean people runs the gamut, with noteworthy achievements in the arts, music, education, commerce, science, sports and food, Director of International Affairs […]

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ATL ramps up for busy summer travel season

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   The world’s busiest and most efficient airport is prepared for the 1.7 million travelers expected to navigate through ATL over the Memorial Day weekend, the official kickoff to the busy summer season. “As you know, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is the prelude to what is […]

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ATL honors employees in annual art program

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   For the fourth consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson honored talented employees who submitted artwork to the National Arts Program exhibit. Interim Deputy General Manager and Chief Financial Officer Greg Richardson expressed awe for the level of quality and range of artistic expression from staff and their family members […]

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ATL’s Global Runway hits stride in 2nd year

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Fresh off Met Gala fever, Atlanta tastemakers gathered at the world’s busiest airport to view, shop and share curated looks at the second annual Global Runway. Drawing hundreds, the fashion event May 16 showcased ATL Skypointe, a program designed for guests to shop, dine and explore more […]

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ATL’s Bring Your Child to Work Day blends education, fun

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Nearly 150 children skipped school for a day of hands-on education at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. It was all part of ATL’s Bring Your Child to Work Day, an initiative that encourages youngsters to learn about their parents’ jobs and other careers throughout […]

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ATL’s Good Neighbor program aids in fight against flu

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By Shane Blatt Senior Public Relations Manager Wash your hands frequently. Cover your mouth when you sneeze. Those simple messages, presented as life-size cartoon cutouts, fan out across the world’s busiest airport. There are 200 in all, representing travelers young and old, business and leisure, and foreign and domestic. They’re part of ATL’s health-focused Good […]

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Wings for Autism opens new horizons in 3rd year at ATL

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By Shane Blatt Senior Public Relations Manager Some 150 autistic individuals and their family members experienced the hustle and bustle of air travel – without being 30,000 feet up – at the third annual Wings for Autism at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Wings for Autism, a national initiative of The Arc, is an airport […]

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ATL celebrates Atlanta Hawks’ five-decade run with art exhibit

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager ATL and Atlanta Hawks leaders cut a ribbon April 9 to officially open an art exhibit at the Airport commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic NBA franchise. This exhibit features photographs and artifacts that trace the Atlanta Hawk’s evolution and honor its “profound impact,” Airport Senior […]

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