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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta airport expects near-record turnout before Memorial Day Weekend
The Brief Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects over 100,000 passengers on Sunday, advising travelers to arrive three hours early for security. Travelers should plan ahead for parking. No anticipated cancellations or delays have been mentioned by airport officials. ATLANTA - If you're flying out of the Atlanta airport on Sunday, don't forget to pack your patience. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is anticipating over 100,000 passengers to come through security. What we know Airport officials recommend arriving at least three hours before you're supposed to board to give yourself enough time to get through security. Check TSA wait times here. They also recommend planning ahead if you need to park your car. If it's been a minute since the last time you flew, you may be unaware that rates went up at the end of April. RELATED: Atlanta airport raises parking rates, but car thefts continue to be a problem Airport officials did not mention anything about anticipated cancellations or delays. We'll bring you the latest live on FOX LOCAL. Hartsfield-Jackson is known as the world's busiest airport. This time last year, the airport saw a record-setting flight surge during Memorial Day Weekend. However, this weekend in particular may draw huge crowds due to the numerous graduations around the metro Atlanta area. Here are some of the institutions holding festivities this week: Clark Atlanta University Emory University Georgia State University Georgia Tech Morehouse College Morris Brown College Spelman College University of West Georgia Various alumni events Moving up ceremonies for local elementary/middle schools, etc. The Source The Atlanta Airport sent out a warning to passengers on the matter via social media.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Airport Rotary Club celebrates courage: First responders honored across five cities
The Brief The Airport Rotary Club honored first responders in College Park, East Point, Forest Park, Hapeville, and the Atlanta Airport. May is First Responders Month; one individual from the fire and police departments in the five cities was honored. The Rotary Club motto is "Service Above Self," and each of the 10 honorees exhibited courage, commitment, and compassion. ATLANTA - First responders work around-the-clock shifts and sacrifice a lot of time with their families. Hartsfield-Jackson Executive General Manager Jan Lennon was the keynote speaker during a reception to honor them on Tuesday. Big picture view They are the men and women who head toward a crisis, rather than away from one. They are firefighters and police officers who protect and serve. On Tuesday, the Airport Rotary Club, under the leadership of President Kathy Ware, paused to say thank you to those first responders who exhibit courage and bravery every day. Many of the recipients were very humble and said they had no idea that anyone cared about the daily sacrifices they make to keep us safe. First responders always rush to the scene, whether it is a SWAT situation, a chemical spill, or a blazing fire. Many of these police officers, firefighters, and civilian personnel say they just want to help people. The Airport Rotary Club honored their dedication by recognizing exceptional first responders from East Point, College Park, Hapeville, Forest Park, and the City of Atlanta. What they're saying Hapeville Corporal Shada Canzater interceded to save a child from an abusive sexual situation. "She was 11 years old, and we found out her mom was selling her sexually, so we got her the proper help. I feel like I saved a life that day," Corporal Shada Canzater of Hapeville Police revealed. Millennial Lt. Gerrell Lilly of the West Point Fire Department once used CPR to save a dog's life. He has delivered six babies during his career. "It's something different every day; I get to help people. Anybody who knows me knows I'm always smiling. I'm always laughing, so to be able to bring that to other people when they're having bad days and the worst days of their lives sometimes makes me feel good," Lt. Lilly said with a smile on his face. Airport Executive General Manager Jan Lennon was the keynote speaker and thanked the police and firefighters for their supreme sacrifice. "While you were saving lives and helping to reshape our country, you were missing your son's game, your daughter's recital, the 6 p.m. dinner with your family, and the family vacation. Even if you went on vacation sometimes, it had to end abruptly because you had to return to work," Executive GM Lennon of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport emphasized. Many of these honorees said they never expected Tuesday's recognition. They left the luncheon at the Sonesta Airport South Hotel truly grateful. The Source FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor attended the luncheon for first responders for this article.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
FAA says another ground stop is possible at Atlanta airport on Monday
Travelers who are heading to the Atlanta airport on Monday will want to pay extra attention to their flight schedules. A ground stop on Sunday led to hundreds of flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after the FAA reported runway equipment issues. The delays have lingered into Monday morning. The message from stranded passengers, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Flight Aware, which tracks delays and cancelations across the country, shows on its website that at least 26 flights have been delayed on Monday. The FAA's website also shows that another ground stop is possible after 7 a.m. but did not list a reason. For real-time flight delay information, click here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Associated Press
11-05-2025
- Associated Press
Hundreds of flights delayed by runway equipment issue at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Hundreds of flights have been delayed at Atlanta's airport — one of the world's busiest — on Sunday because of a runway equipment issue. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that it has temporarily slowed arrivals into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, while technicians work to address the problem. As of 1 p.m. EDT, more than 200 departure flights were delayed, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. More than 250 incoming flights were also delayed.
