For Immediate Release
September 2, 2021
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Office of Policy and Communications
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Hartsfield-Jackson Readies For Labor Day Travel
Tips, updates as travelers prepare for final holiday weekend of the summer
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are readying for the upcoming Labor Day holiday with tips for travelers and reminders that passengers should arrive in the Airport at least two hours prior to their departure time. While not as busy as other holiday weekends, Labor Day 2021 travel projections are higher than typical weekend figures. Passengers should plan accordingly.
“We’ve had a productive summer season and, as we celebrate this last holiday weekend of the summer, we expect to see travel figures increase,” said ATL General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari. “We encourage our passengers to visit our website and monitor our social media for the latest travel tips and information.”
The Airport’s website (www.ATL.com) provides real-time updates on parking availability, security wait times, and current concessionaire offerings. Social media channels operated by the Airport (@ATLAirport) also offer immediate operational information to the Airport community.
Some 1.3 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through Hartsfield-Jackson during the holiday weekend stretching from Thursday, Sept. 2 to Tuesday, Sept. 7. Friday and Saturday of the weekend are expected to be the busiest days, with more than 230,000 passengers expected each day.
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.
