Atlanta's new international terminal is named for Maynard H. Jackson Jr., the city's first black mayor. The terminal opens May 16 and is accessed via Interstate 75, rather than via I-85, which is how domestic travelers reach the rest of the airport.
A gateway to the world —
Atlanta's new international terminal is named for Maynard H. Jackson Jr., the city's first black mayor. The terminal opens May 16 and is accessed via Interstate 75, rather than via I-85, which is how domestic travelers reach the rest of the airport.
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The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse facility has 12 new gates and connects to Concourse E to create a 40-gate international complex. Volunteers visited the new terminal on May 2 to help airport officials test security and departure and arrival procedures.
Connecting to more than 45 countries —
The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse facility has 12 new gates and connects to Concourse E to create a 40-gate international complex. Volunteers visited the new terminal on May 2 to help airport officials test security and departure and arrival procedures.
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Travelers can rest at restaurants, business service centers, spas, sleeping areas and seating provided throughout the terminal.
Glass and light —
Travelers can rest at restaurants, business service centers, spas, sleeping areas and seating provided throughout the terminal.
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Passengers check in for all international flights at the new terminal. There's a free shuttle at the west end of the domestic terminal to take travelers to the international terminal. Atlanta's MARTA rail service does not extend to the new terminal.
Get that boarding pass —
Passengers check in for all international flights at the new terminal. There's a free shuttle at the west end of the domestic terminal to take travelers to the international terminal. Atlanta's MARTA rail service does not extend to the new terminal.
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The international terminal will connect travelers to nearly 70 destinations in more than 45 countries.
Connecting to the world —
The international terminal will connect travelers to nearly 70 destinations in more than 45 countries.
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There are eight security checkpoint lanes for international departing passengers.
Passing through security —
There are eight security checkpoint lanes for international departing passengers.
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Electronic directories map out the location of restaurants, retail, restrooms, business centers and other services throughout the concourse.
Where do I go? —
Electronic directories map out the location of restaurants, retail, restrooms, business centers and other services throughout the concourse.
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Wi-Fi will be available for a fee when the terminal opens May 16. Electronic charging stations are conveniently located in seating areas.
Getting connected —
Wi-Fi will be available for a fee when the terminal opens May 16. Electronic charging stations are conveniently located in seating areas.
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While there aren't any official viewing areas to watch planes take off and land, floor-to-ceiling windows allow for viewing all over the concourse.
Watching planes take off —
While there aren't any official viewing areas to watch planes take off and land, floor-to-ceiling windows allow for viewing all over the concourse.
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The new terminal eliminates the need for travelers staying in Atlanta to re-check their bags in order to exit the terminal.
Baggage claim, simplified —
The new terminal eliminates the need for travelers staying in Atlanta to re-check their bags in order to exit the terminal.
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The new terminal is responsible for the direct and indirect employment of thousands of workers.
A jobs creator —
The new terminal is responsible for the direct and indirect employment of thousands of workers.
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