Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson offers tips for stress-free holiday travel
Prearing for takeoff with these simple steps saves passengers time and energy

ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is advising passengers to follow some simple tips — such as leaving gifts unwrapped inside luggage and removing coats before going through the security checkpoints — to take the stress out of holiday travel and save time.

“We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season this winter,” said Aviation General Manager Ben DeCosta. “As passengers prepare to travel to their destinations, following these simple steps will reduce hassles and create a more pleasurable airport travel experience.”

Tips for stress-free travel:

Arrive 90 minutes before domestic flights and two hours before international flights.


Trak-a-Flight, the Airport’s free service that delivers updated flight information to e-mail accounts, PDAs or mobile devices. Check security wait times online at www.atlanta-airport.com.


Take your pet to Hartsfield-Jackson’s new dog park for a last-minute pit stop. It’s a fully fenced, 1,000-square-foot area on the south end of the Ground Transportation center. The area contains rock as well as grass, benches, artwork and Mutt Mitts, biodegradable bags for pet waste.


Remember that the process for renting cars at the Airport is new, following the opening this month of the state-of-the-art rental car center and ATL SkyTrain, the elevated train that connects the main passenger terminal to the new facility.


Call 1-877-ATL-PARK or visit the Airport’s Web site (www.atlanta-airport.com) for information about parking availability. Take advantage of the Airport’s more than 8,000 spaces in the convenient Park-Ride lots, which cost only $9 per day and offer shuttle service to the terminal.


Use the Airport’s hourly parking lots when picking up or dropping off passengers. Parking in these lots is free for the first 15 minutes and costs just $1 an hour for the first two hours. Unattended vehicles parked at the curb will be ticketed and towed.


Carry-on baggage is limited to one bag plus one personal item per passenger. Personal items include purses, briefcases, laptop computers and backpacks. Contact your airline for additional details.


Remove coats and take laptop computers out of their cases before going through security.


Wait until you reach your destination to wrap presents. Wrapped gifts may be opened and inspected in some cases.



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