Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares For Busy Memorial Day Travel (May 18, 2022)

For Immediate Release
May 18, 2022

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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares For Busy Memorial Day Travel
Over 2 million passengers are expected to travel through ATL during Memorial Day holiday period

ATLANTA- In preparation for Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer travel season, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are providing tips to passengers to better navigate the Airport during their travels.

More than 2 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through ATL beginning Thursday, May 26 until Wednesday, June 1. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays are traditionally considered the busiest days for leisure travelers. Airport projections point to Friday, May 27 as the busiest day with 311,000 passengers expected in ATL.

"We are excited to kick off the start of the summer travel season," said Airport General Manager Balram "B" Bheodari. "The ATL team is ready to provide our visitors a best-in-class travel experience that continues to make our Airport the busiest and most efficient in the world."

Passengers should arrive in the Airport at least two hours prior to their scheduled departure times for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. The Airport's website (ATL.com) provides real-time updates on parking availability, security wait times and current concessionaire offerings. The Airport's social media channels (@ATLAirport) also offer helpful, immediate operational information.

Airport officials encourage all passengers to thoroughly inspect their luggage and belongings prior to arriving at the Airport to ensure they are not bringing any prohibited items through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. As a reminder, all firearms and ammunition must be properly packaged and placed in checked bags. To comply with TSA regulations, visit the "What Can I Bring?" page on TSA's website (TSA.gov) for more detailed information.

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.

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