As the summer travel season approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is prepared to welcome a projected 2.1 million passengers over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
On Monday, May 22, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Airport Deputy General Manager Jan Lennon hosted Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske and participating executives from Airlines for America, Airports Council International – North America, American Association of Airport Executives, National Air Carrier Association, and Regional Airline Association for a summer travel press conference. Officials offered useful travel tips and recommendations for passengers to better navigate the Airport during their travels.
“Here in Atlanta, many of us are still trying to make up for the time we lost during the pandemic,” Mayor Dickens said, “But here at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, we are ready. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport knows how to move people and their cargo, swiftly and safely, from one place to another.”
Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari is thrilled to kick off the summer travel season and welcome passengers to ATL. “Our team is dedicated to prioritizing passenger safety and comfort, and we encourage all travelers to plan ahead, arrive early and utilize the resources available to ensure a smooth journey,” he said.
Memorial Day marks the beginning of a significant surge in domestic and international air travel as families and individuals embark on well-deserved vacations or reunite with loved ones. More than 2.1 million passengers are expected to travel through ATL beginning Thursday, May 25, until Wednesday, May 31. Airport projections point to Friday, May 26, as the busiest day with more than 352,000 passengers expected in ATL.
“TSA is ready to handle this summer’s anticipated increase in travel,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Our staffing levels are better…
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