New changes at Atlanta’s airport that you need to know before you go

ATLANTA, Ga. — When you’ll be preventing via the crowds at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport this vacation season, there have been some adjustments that will help you get via safety and the airport extra shortly.

Channel 2’s Dave Huddleston has recommendations on how one can save time on the world’s busiest airport.

Traveler Laura Marie discovered getting via the airport on the Friday earlier than Thanksgiving wasn’t too dangerous.

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“It’s fairly straightforward,” she stated. She made certain to get there three hours earlier than her flight.

“There may be delays, site visitors, safety may be backed up. You recognize you need them to take their time, so we simply give ourselves time and we don’t rush,” Marie stated.

Huddleston realized why getting there early is extra vital than ever.

The airport goes via a renovation and highway building and site visitors lanes coming to the airport have shifted.

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The cellular phone pickup lot has been moved to a brand new location. It’s now centrally positioned between the North and South terminals.

Airport executives say they are going to be prepared for the greater than two million passengers they count on between now and the Monday after Thanksgiving.

“Relaxation assured, this airport is ready for our friends,” stated Jan Lemmon, deputy normal supervisor of the airport.

TSA staff stated a technique you could be ready is by leaving your gun at residence.

As soon as once more, Atlanta is on monitor to guide the nation with the variety of loaded weapons they confiscate at safety checkpoints.

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“Take a breath earlier than you permit for the airport and ensure you don’t have something prohibited in your bag,” stated TSA spokesperson Mark Howell. “Do a fast sweep earlier than you permit. We’ve confiscated 402 weapons up to now this yr. Final yr we took 455 handguns.”

Passenger Lisa Jones stated in the event you’re dashing, you may’t examine for weapons, not to mention discover a place to park.

“You have to go away at the very least three hours earlier than your scheduled flight to ensure you can get parking, as a result of parking is filling up shortly,” Jones stated.

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