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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Parking deck construction to impact traffic at Atlanta airport
The Brief Work has begun on a new parking deck at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's South Terminal. The construction will cause changes to the traffic patterns, which could lead to delays for travelers during the busy Memorial Day season. The construction work is expected to take the rest of the year. ATLANTA - Get ready for a new traffic flow at the world's busiest airport. Construction on a new parking deck will begin to impact traffic around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's South Terminal through the rest of the year. The changes come just as the summer travel season begins to heat up. SEE MORE: Atlanta airport unveils major upgrade to plane train system What we know Starting this week, traffic heading to the South Terminal will be merging into two lanes near the construction of the new parking deck. The airport says that access to the South daily and hourly parking decks will not be impacted by the work. The construction of new parking decks is needed, officials argue, because more and more travelers are heading through the Atlanta airport. By 2020, Hartsfield-Jackson estimates 125 million people will fly in and out of Atlanta every year. The new deck is expected to open in late 2026 and will have nearly 7,000 spaces and smart technology. MORE:Parking rate increases go into effect at Atlanta airport Dig deeper The project comes ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel period, which ramps up this Wednesday. Airport leaders are expecting about 2.6 million passengers will travel through the transit hub over the holiday period. What you can do 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. For travelers driving to the airport, officials say you should plan ahead for potential delays or slower-moving traffic. You can also use the ATL West Deck, ATL Select, or the Domestic Park-Ride Lot. The Source FOX 5's Brooke Zauner reported on this story from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internaional Airport. Additional information came from previous FOX 5 reporting.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
America's Busiest Airport Experiences Major Price Increase
Arriving to an airport is never easy, resulting in all kinds of logistical challenges related to what time to leave, where to be dropped off, and -- in the case of those driving themselves -- where exactly to park. In an unfortunate development for anyone who plans on flying into or out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, it's the latter issue that might put some additional strain on your wallet this coming summer. Starting May 1, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport will raise the prices of their parking lots, spelling out massive change for the busiest airport in the US. In some cases, the parking rates will increase up to 300%, with almost every lot attached to the airport experiencing a steep hike in their pricing. The new change in policy was recently announced at a press conference this past Monday, with Hartsfield-Jackson's assistant general manager Tyronia Smith confirming the shift in pricing. Smith also said that the new pricing policy will immediately go into effect at midnight on the first of the month, although anyone who parks in the airport before then will be subject to the older pricing plan. 'As long as you enter the garage prior to midnight on May 1, you'll be under our existing parking rate structure," Smith said. "After midnight on May 1, you'll be [affected by] the new parking rate structure and there will be signage that will be posted at the entrance of each of the gates and also online." The change comes as Atlanta experiences an increased surge in travelers visiting the airport. Depending on the specific lot you park in, the new rise in prices can be anywhere from $6 (South/North Economy lots) to $26 (International Park Ride). However, Smith has said that she's confident the new price policy won't inconvenience travelers looking to find a parking spot in their airport. "We think that competitive pricing won't affect the capacity," Smith said. "We think our garages will still be full, and the demand is still there for additional capacity, which is why we're still building the south deck phase 1 and other parking facilities as well."
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New general manager takes the reins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has a new general manager taking the reins. Ricky Smith brings decades of experience as a 'transformative aviation executive,' with more than 30 years of experience. According to the announcement from Hartsfield-Jackson, Smith previously served as the executive director and CEO of the MAryland Aviation Administration, overseeing Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Woman charged for making a false 911 call before rapper Young Scooter's death, police say 3 charged in connection to 13,000-acre wildfire at state park Muslim women say they were told to 'go back to their country' in Alpharetta parking deck Now coming to Atlanta, Smith will take the lead in running the world's busiest airport. 'Leading the world's busiest and most efficient airport is both a tremendous responsibility and an incredible honor. ATL is a powerhouse in global aviation, and I look forward to building upon its legacy of excellence with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and world-class service,' Smith said about coming to Atlanta. Interim airport general manager Jan Lennon will serve alongside Smith as the executive deputy general manager. 'Hartsfield-Jackson is a force in global transportation, and our success is built on strong leadership, bold innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I look forward to working alongside Ricky to ensure that ATL remains the world's busiest, most efficient, and most forward-thinking airport, while continually setting the standard of distinction in customer experience, operational readiness, and global connectivity,' Lennon said in a statement. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
