For Immediate Release
May 16, 2022
Contact:
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Memorial Holiday Weekend
Over 2 million passengers expected to travel through ATL
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will host a press conference on Wednesday, May 18 to discuss the upcoming Memorial Day travel period. Officials from ATL, the Atlanta Police Department (APD), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will address holiday-related topics such as safety and security and the Memorial Day weekend passenger forecast. They will also provide time-saving tips for passengers traveling through ATL.
WHO: Jan Lennon, Deputy General Manager, Operations, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Mark Howell, Regional Spokesperson, Transportation Security
Administration
Major Kelley Collier, Airport Precinct Commander, Atlanta Police Department
WHAT: Media Briefing — Memorial Holiday Weekend Preparedness Information
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Domestic Terminal Atrium
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
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 boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the region. 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.
