Hartsfield-Jackson in the news

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Hartsfield-Jackson in the news

Hartsfield-Jackson’s introduction of quick response (QR) codes to offer discounts and deals to passengers attracted attention from several media outlets.

After a news conference to introduce the new technology and its Airport application on April 19, the story was reported by WGCL Channel 46 (story not available online), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Aviation Week, Cheapflights.com and AviationNews.net.

In other news:

The Atlanta Magazine April issue ran a feature on Abra Lee, the Airport’s landscape manager, in which she offered tips on using “tough love” to get good results with plants.
On April 10, the SaportaReport blog explored the economic boon that is expected to result from the Airport’s new concessions contracts.
Creative Loafing on April 10 tipped readers to the Airport’s YouTube channel, especially highlighting a video showing progress on construction of the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal.
The overseas journey of a Putzmeister concrete truck, which began at Hartsfield-Jackson with its loading onto an Antonov AN-124 cargo transport aircraft on April 8, was covered by WAGA Channel 5, WSB-TV Channel 2 (story not available online) and the Associated Press.
Plans for a non-airline-specific passenger lounge and additional sleep units as part of the new concessions packages were reported on April 8 by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WSB-TV Channel 2 (story not available online).
The Airport’s new “Recycle Runway” exhibit, which showcases clothing made from recycled and reclaimed materials, was featured in USA Today on April 12 and the TERMINAL U blog on April 14.
Cheapflights.com on April 13 reported on Hartsfield-Jackson’s new shuttle buses that are powered by compressed natural gas.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Biz Beat blog on April 14 discussed the Airport’s role in attracting new businesses to the metro area and boosting the economy.
USA Today on April 20 explored the trend toward building aerotropolises (airport-centered cities); the developments around Hartsfield-Jackson featured prominently in the article.
Aviation Week on April 26 ran a story about the Airport’s reinvigorated relationship with its largest tenant, Delta Air Lines.
The American Association of Airport Executives’ April/May issue of Airport Magazine included an in-depth story about the progress on the international terminal and the activation team behind the scenes.
The international terminal also got coverage from the Green Building Chronicle, which ran an article on May 1 about the facility’s quest for LEED Silver status.