For Immediate Release
November 15, 2021
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Holiday Travel Season
ATLANTA – As the holiday travel season kicks off and passenger traffic increases, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and its partners will host a press conference to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period to prepare passengers for travel.
Officials from ATL, the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will address holiday-related topics such as safety, security, COVID-19 impacts, and passenger forecasts along with time-saving tips for passengers traveling through ATL.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, passengers will encounter enhanced safety measures and guidelines, new TSA requirements, as well as a new rideshare pickup location – all of which could impact travel.
WHO: Michael Smith, Senior Deputy General Manager, ATL
Robert Spinden, Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration
Paula Rivera, Area Port Director – Atlanta, Customs and Border Protection
Maj. Reginald Moorman, Atlanta Police Department, Airport Precinct
Steve Mayers, Director, Customer Experience, ADA and Title VI Coordinator, ATL
WHAT: Holiday travel guidance
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17
10 a.m. — All media meet at clock tower in Domestic atrium
10:30 a.m. — Briefing begins — Michael Smith speaks
10:35 a.m. — Robert Spinden speaks
10: 40 a.m. — Paula Rivera speaks
10:45 a.m. — Maj. Reginald Moorman speaks
10:50 a.m. — Steve Mayers speaks
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
South pedestrian bridge (connecting baggage claim to South Parking Deck)
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
All media must bring appropriate equipment to support social distancing and wear a face covering while in the Domestic Terminal.
PARKING:
Working press should park in the designated media parking spots located beyond the pay booths in the North Hourly parking deck.
LIVE ACCESS:
This event will be streamed live on Hartsfield-Jackson’s Facebook page @ATLAirport.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL provides nonstop service to 150 U.S. destinations and 70 international locations in more than 50 countries. ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport normally boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
