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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charlotte Douglas was sixth busiest airport in the world in 2024: Rankings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte now has the sixth busiest airport in the world in the latest Airports Council International rankings. The ACI's 2024 preliminary ranking lists Charlotte Douglas International as sixth for aircraft operations, up from seventh a year ago, and seventh in North America for total passenger volume, a two-spot jump. The ranking has the airport at 23rd globally for passenger traffic, with final rankings to be released later this year. Charlotte Douglas leaders explain why they're expecting drop in spring break travel 'This ranking reflects CLT's operational strength, the power of the American Airlines hub, and the dedication of our employees, airlines and terminal partners,' said CLT Chief Executive Officer Haley Gentry. 'Record-breaking traffic in 2024 made it an 'all in' year, and our team rose to the challenge. We're proud to be among the world's top airports and remain focused on building for the future.' CLT says its sixth-place position for takeoffs and landings reflects an 11% increase in aircraft operations, rising from 539,066 in 2023 to 596,583 in 2024. The total exceeded global hubs Los Angeles International (LAX), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Istanbul (IST) and Guangzhou (CAN). Maintaining its record-breaking momentum, CLT set its all-time passenger record for the fifth time in eight years, welcoming 58.8 million travelers in 2024 — a 10% uptick from the previous record of 53.4 million in 2023. International travel experienced a 13% surge, rising from 2.1 million passengers in 2023 to 2.4 million in 2024. Charlotte currently serves 42 international destinations and is home to three foreign flag carriers. In 2025, CLT continues work on its Destination CLT terminal projects. Construction on the Terminal Lobby Expansion is slated for completion later this year. The project added 175,000 square feet of new space and renovates 191,000 square feet of existing space. Transportation Security Administration Checkpoint 2 opened March 24, completing the Airport's transition from five lettered checkpoints to three numbered ones. A fourth parallel runway also is under construction at the airport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
21-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Airport opening renovated checkpoint in time for CMS spring break
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open its newly renovated security Checkpoint 2 on Monday with limited passenger screening, and officials say it will be fully up and running on Wednesday. Why it matters: Nothing makes people testy like waiting in line, especially at the airport. The TSA anticipates being able to screen 600 more passengers per hour, according to a CLT press release, which means less time standing in line. Plus Checkpoint 2 will open in time for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' spring break, which is April 14-21. State of play: You'll find Checkpoint 2 in the center of the airport's terminal lobby. Checkpoint A will permanently close later that week, and you'll use Checkpoint 2 for TSA PreCheck and flight crew screening. Airport employee lanes will be able to use all three of CLT's checkpoints. You can get to any gate from any of CLT's security checkpoints. Find security wait times and checkpoint hours here. Context: Opening Checkpoint 2 will be the final step in CLT's plan to consolidate its checkpoints from A-E to 1-3. Checkpoints 1-3 have upgraded technology and more screening lanes. Checkpoint E became Checkpoint 3 and Checkpoint 1 opened in fall 2023. This is also part of CLT's massive Terminal Lobby Expansion project. What they're saying:"The opening of Checkpoint 2 is a major milestone in the Terminal Lobby Expansion (TLE) project, as streamlining security checkpoints from five to three while increasing capacity will provide passengers with a faster, more efficient screening experience," CLT chief infrastructure officer Jack Christine said in a statement. What next: CLT will add three more automated exit lanes near ticketing, plus two new baggage carousels. The exact timeline for these additions has not been announced. The big picture: Charlotte is one of the busiest airports in the world, with a record 58.8 million travelers using the airport in 2024. The airport may be a traveler's only impression of a city if they're just passing through, and that's the case at CLT. Eighteen million people used the airport's terminal lobby for arrivals and departures last year. That's still a significant number of people experiencing everything from security to baggage claim and ticketing to the airport's new skybridges and bus shuttle lanes.
