By Rachel Deloach Office of Public Affairs Intern A dozen vendors showcased their environmentally friendly wares last week to a receptive audience: ATL concessionaires, who will be required to transition from Styrofoam to sustainable products by Oct. 1. Vendors pitched everything from biopolymers to plant-based plastic made with sugarcane at the third annual Sustainable Food Court […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Caribbean American Heritage Month got into full swing June 9, as ATL celebrated the region’s rich heritage and significant contributions with a feast for the senses. The event at the International Terminal featured stilt dancing, flag waving and food sampling, and it drew ATL leaders as […]
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By Rachel Deloach Office of Public Affairs Intern Representatives from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta Air Lines and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation gathered Wednesday, June 7 to launch Change the Course, an initiative that aims to restore 30 million gallons water to Georgia’s ecosystem over the next year. The campaign, which kicked off as part of […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager With millions of people expected to fly this Memorial Day weekend, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport is prepared for the start of the busy summer travel season. “March 31 of this year saw a record 85,470 passengers screened, and we expect to break […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Style was found at every turn this week during Global Runway, the Airport’s first-ever fashion event. The May 18 presentation showcased luxury brands at every price point, from jewelry and accessories to T-shirts and blazers. These retail offerings were just a few represented by ATL Skypointe, […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The sight of passengers darting across ATL’s roadways to enter and exit the Domestic Terminal will soon be a thing of the past. One of the major projects underway is construction of two giant canopies that will extend from the North and South sides of the […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager More than 100 Department of Aviation employees brought more than their work bags and lunches to the offices one morning last week. April 27 marked Bring Your Child to Work Day, coinciding with the annual U.S. observance of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager It was easy being green at the third annual GreeningATL Excellence Awards on April 21. Department of Aviation leaders and ATL stakeholders gathered at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway to celebrate the sustainability successes of the past year and honor individuals and companies that have advanced […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Dozens of children and adults took their first “flight” April 12 with Wings for Autism, a dress rehearsal designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and aviation professionals at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). ATL hosted the second annual event in partnership with Delta […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Seeing blue? The hue was part of a lively scene March 30 at the International Terminal, as ATL officials welcomed JetBlue Airways’ inaugural flight from Boston with cheers and applause. “Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a customer-centric airport,” said Airport Deputy General Manager Balram Bheodari. “And air […]
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