Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Page 97

smArTaLlone · #**1921** Posted **Feb 20, 2020, 2:08 PM**

https://www.ajc.com/business/hartsfield-...on-plan-advances/w9pfbOc9o4YpOSLh0oQZPN/

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Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport plans to spend $37.4 million to expand the domestic terminal south checkpoint to help alleviate long lines for security screening.

The project will add five automated “smart lanes” near Delta Air Lines check-in and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

With the expansion of the south checkpoint from four lanes to nine lanes, Hartsfield-Jackson will have a total of 32 lanes at the domestic terminal, in addition to the 14 security lanes at the international terminal.

The new lanes will be built where the old Delta international check-in was before the international terminal opened in 2012.

N830MH · #**1922** Posted **Apr 15, 2020, 5:51 AM**

Is new concourse T extension ongoing construction? Any new construction photos? Can we see it?

smArTaLlone · #**1923** Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 11:24 PM**

https://twitter.com/Halplac/status/1282752317431873536

SteveD · #**1924** Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 11:35 PM**

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https://twitter.com/Halplac/status/1282752317431873536

Wow..looks great! I miss the airport. I've been a Delta medallion level frequent flyer for many years; I'm a million miler, etc. My business travel has completely fallen off a cliff due to the pandemic. I've only had five flights this year and the last one I had was now more than 3 months ago.

Labtec · #**1925** Posted **Jul 14, 2020, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by SteveD

Wow..looks great! I miss the airport. I've been a Delta medallion level frequent flyer for many years; I'm a million miler, etc. My business travel has completely fallen off a cliff due to the pandemic. I've only had five flights this year and the last one I had was now more than 3 months ago.

I usually go to the airport around 8-9 times a year, the last time I went was in January returning from Incheon International. I want to see the domestic terminal and the new upgrades.

SteveD · #**1926** Posted **Jul 14, 2020, 11:16 PM**

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I usually go to the airport around 8-9 times a year, the last time I went was in January returning from Incheon International. I want to see the domestic terminal and the new upgrades.

I hear you, yes. Lots of fun upgrades and changes. Over the last 30 years I've probably averaged 30 or so flights a year; sometimes less, sometimes more. To have only 5 and be more than half way through the year is really weird for me.

smArTaLlone · #**1927** Posted **Aug 1, 2020, 9:34 PM**

https://www.ajc.com/news/business/hartsf...tic-terminal/AVLXM4IG55GI5P5QFHRGPICSIY/

smArTaLlone · #**1928** Posted **Oct 9, 2020, 1:25 PM**

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NYbyWAYofGA · #**1929** Posted **Oct 9, 2020, 6:12 PM**

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So, have they broken ground on this thing yet...?

ATLonthebrain · #**1930** Posted **Oct 13, 2020, 6:40 PM**

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So, have they broken ground on this thing yet...?

I inquired with a senior level Airport rep who said that the hotel is still having difficulty being funded. On one hand, I get it, because of the pandemic and travel being so far down. But, it wouldn't even open until 2023 at this rate. Having a true on-airport, terminal-adjacent hotel debut in 2023 will be a huge benefit to ATL and should do well for the hotel operator. Even now with ATL operating at around 35-40% of year ago local departing passenger levels, a hotel in that location with no shuttle service necessary could do very well for those who get stuck at the airport after missing an evening connection and are looking for a hotel for the night. Also will work well with some airline flight crews, though they negotiate rates which are lower than market so not as lucrative for the hotel. A guaranteed paid for block of rooms is better than empty ones which made no revenue. Those are just two of several segments of clientele which would find this location appealing. Maybe they'll be successful in landing funding by year-end and can get going with physical construction in 2021 for a 2023 opening. Fingers crossed.

ATLotb

NYbyWAYofGA · #**1931** Posted **Oct 13, 2020, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATLonthebrain

I inquired with a senior level Airport rep who said that the hotel is still having difficulty being funded. On one hand, I get it, because of the pandemic and travel being so far down. But, it wouldn't even open until 2023 at this rate. Having a true on-airport, terminal-adjacent hotel debut in 2023 will be a huge benefit to ATL and should do well for the hotel operator. Even now with ATL operating at around 35-40% of year ago local departing passenger levels, a hotel in that location with no shuttle service necessary could do very well for those who get stuck at the airport after missing an evening connection and are looking for a hotel for the night. Also will work well with some airline flight crews, though they negotiate rates which are lower than market so not as lucrative for the hotel. A guaranteed paid for block of rooms is better than empty ones which made no revenue. Those are just two of several segments of clientele which would find this location appealing. Maybe they'll be successful in landing funding by year-end and can get going with physical construction in 2021 for a 2023 opening. Fingers crossed.

ATLotb

Thanks for breaking this down for me.

smArTaLlone · #**1932** Posted **Oct 13, 2020, 10:08 PM**

What is that smaller building?

smArTaLlone · #**1933** Posted **Dec 12, 2020, 11:15 PM**

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Our team at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport recently completed the Signature FBO and Elite VIP facility expansion and renovation. Project components include a terminal, lobby, lounges, private conference rooms, security checkpoints, and suites.

N830MH · #**1934** Posted **Apr 6, 2021, 6:25 AM**

Hi all,

Don't you have any new construction photos the concourse T extension yet? Can we see it, please?

shivtim · #**1935** Posted **Apr 6, 2021, 3:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by N830MH

Hi all,

Don't you have any new construction photos the concourse T extension yet? Can we see it, please?

Sorry, I haven't flown since February 2020!

alco89 · #**1936** Posted **Apr 6, 2021, 4:05 PM**

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Hi all,

Don't you have any new construction photos the concourse T extension yet? Can we see it, please?

I was there early March. There's nothing to see yet. I think some groundwork may have started.

Before they could start construction, they had to move the North Terminal exit road, relocate a fire station, and adjust the North Terminal economy parking lot including building new exit payment booths. That part (which took easily 1.5 years) was just finished. Now they can begin the concourse construction in earnest.

This suggests they may have started with that in January:
https://www.constructionspecifier.com/atlanta-airport-to-get-124-5-m-expansion/

trainiac · #**1937** Posted **May 5, 2021, 3:34 PM**

I found this strange little article from 2001. Anybody ever hear of this?

If I track down any other info, I'll post it here
https://atlantahistory.wordpress.com/2021/05/05/airport-mascot/

N830MH · #**1938** Posted **Sep 5, 2021, 10:45 PM**

The Sheraton hotel that sat on the land to be used for the sixth runway was demolished today (Sunday, 9/5/21):

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport...-be-imploded/5JC7DJTY5RFNLO7VTT4MWGUXRY/

N830MH · #**1939** Posted **Jun 14, 2022, 6:05 PM**

Hi all,

Atlanta plane train construction will completed in May 2024. Here’s a video:

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https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport..._HeXH2Wum6qhYOx8OFOl2TVC2yFBSo&fs=e&s=cl

NYbyWAYofGA · #**1940** Posted **Jun 14, 2022, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by N830MH

Hi all,

Atlanta plane train construction will completed in May 2024. Here’s a video:

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https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport..._HeXH2Wum6qhYOx8OFOl2TVC2yFBSo&fs=e&s=cl

The Atlanta International Airport is by far the most exciting place in Atlanta. I really feel the international buzz and the energy of the city when I am there. It's my favorite airport.