For Immediate Release
November 8, 2021
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson to Hold Media Briefing Announcing Rideshare Pickup Relocation
Airport officials will discuss new rideshare location on North Lower Level
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will hold a media briefing to announce the new pickup location for approved transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, beginning Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Airport officials will be available to discuss the relocation and answer questions. Media will also be able to shoot B-roll and conduct a passenger walkthrough from baggage claim to the new pickup location.
WHO: Tom Nissalke, Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development
Todd McClendon, Director, CPTC Projects
WHAT: Media Briefing – New Rideshare Pickup Location
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
10:30 a.m. – North Lower Level
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
North Lower Level (media to meet at door LN 1)
6000 N. Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320
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. 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.
