For Immediate Release
May 24, 2021
Contact:
Office of Policy and Communications
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson and Airport Partners Prepare for Busy Holiday Weekend
Over 1.5 million passengers expected to travel through ATL
ATLANTA – With air travel taking off and passenger volume steadily increasing, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will host an informational media briefing on Tuesday, May 25, to discuss the upcoming Memorial Day travel period. Officials from ATL, the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Delta Air Lines will address holiday-related topics such as safety and security and the Memorial Day weekend passenger forecast along with time-saving tips for passengers traveling through ATL.
WHO: Balram Bheodari, Interim General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Matt Sparks, VP, Airport Operations ATL, Delta Air Lines
Robert Spinden, Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration
Major Reginald Moorman, Airport Precinct Commander, Atlanta Police Department
WHAT: Media Briefing — Holiday Weekend Preparedness Information
WHEN: Tuesday, May 25
11 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Domestic Terminal Atrium, 4th Floor
Gateway Conference Room
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
NOTES: Masks are required for attendance; media will practice social distancing protocols
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. 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. Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability in response to the current pandemic. The Airport typically 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.
