For Immediate Release
December 20, 2021
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Holiday Travel Period
More than 3.7 million passengers expected to travel through the world’s busiest airport
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and its partners are preparing to host more than 3.7 million passengers during the holiday period from Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 to Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
Officials from ATL, the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are taking steps to ensure that passengers have a safe, efficient, and enjoyable experience as they travel with their families and loved ones through the Airport.
As ATL works to ease congestion and facilitate passenger travel during this busy holiday travel period, officials offer passengers the following travel tips:
Arrive inside the Airport two hours before domestic departure flight times, three hours for international flights Utilize mass transit like MARTA, rideshare options like Lyft and Uber, and taxis Follow Airport and airline social media accounts for timely updates Check the Airport’s website (www.atl.com) for the most up-to-date parking information and security wait times
Travelers who haven’t been to the Airport since before the COVID-19 pandemic will observe enhanced safety measures and guidelines, new TSA requirements, as well as a new rideshare pickup location – all of which will impact travel.
A reminder: Rideshare pickup locations for all approved transportation network companies – such as Uber and Lyft – recently were consolidated and moved to the North lower level.
The move is expected to increase efficiency and allow rideshare drivers to enter and exit uninterrupted with a ticketless system. This dedicated pickup area is for rideshares only, removing the element of personal vehicles, commercial vehicles, and buses competing for parking in the same place. Because of this change, the Airport moved the entrance to the North Economy parking lot. Passengers using the North Economy lot will travel the same path but will turn left into the lot approximately 100 yards before the former entrance. Dynamic signage is displayed to inform the public about the new entrance.
As passengers travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, they are encouraged to shop, dine, and explore over 300 restaurants, shops, and services easily accessible from any gate. For a timely and complete list of open concessionaires available on each concourse, visit atl.com/skypointe.
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.
