For Immediate Release
November 9, 2023
Contact:
Office of Policy and Communications
(678) 920-0857
POST SECURITY EVENT – MEDIA MUST RSVP AT ADDRESS BELOW
Hartsfield-Jackson and Partners Prepare for Busy Holiday Season
ATL expects 3.6 million passengers over Thanksgiving holiday travel period
ATLANTA – As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and partners are hosting a press conference on Nov. 17 to share what passengers can expect during the busy holiday travel period Friday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 28. Officials from ATL, the American Automobile Association (AAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Delta Air Lines will address holiday-related topics such as safety and security, passenger forecast and timesaving tips for passengers traveling through ATL.
NOTE TO MEDIA: Security clearance is required to attend this event. Please provide the names and dates of birth of media expected to attend to media@atl.com no later than 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2023.
WHO: Candace Brown, Assistant General Manager, Safety and Security, Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport
Robert Spinden, Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration
Joe Miller, Vice President, Airport Operations, Delta Air Lines
Garrett Townsend, Public Affairs Director, American Automobile Association
WHAT: Media Conference — Holiday travel period preparations
WHEN: Friday, November 17, 2023
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Concourse T
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the 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 $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.
