[Rail Claimore]

It says here that "The new 12-gate facility will connect via the Automated People Mover System to the existing 28-gate international concourse E, creating a 40-gate international air travel complex at Hartsfield-Jackson."

http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Airport/Construction/Construction_Maynard.aspx

So why would any other ground transportation be needed? :shrug:

The idea behind the new international terminal is to eliminate the baggage re-check process within concourse E. The underground people-mover is inside security, so having to use it means having to re-check bags anyway. My guess is that immigration and customs will be moved exclusively to the new international terminal, or the existing facilities within concourse E will be connected seamlessly with those in concourse F in a way that will eliminate the need for re-check.

That all said, I think the best solution to this issue is to allow arriving international passengers the option of rechecking their bags even if their final destination is ATL, so they can get to the west side of the airport. Shuttle buses could also complement this for those who don't want to re-check.

Departing international passengers who use MARTA to get to the airport or those that need to return rental cars should be given the option of international check-in at the existing west-side terminal complex.

[dante2308]

Who calls ATL airport HJAIA? Only those who maybe try to make some sort of political statement.

The acronym/code for Atlanta's airport is ATL. It is also known as Hartsfield-Jackson as it is described in the slide show that you cited.

The full name is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. But only a little research would show that one of the airports (actually the first I googled from the list you cited) has a full name of Minneapolis-St.Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Is that name more "awkward"? Will that make its acronym MSPIWCA?

I really didn't googled anything more to illustrate my point until I goodled the one that you thought was cool and it's full name is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport....isn't Sky Harbor and Airport kinda redundant?

Thanks for the list though. You could have (probably should have) just left it at that.

Did not expect that. So I guess Atlanta can't even claim the awkwardness honor?

Lets do a full statistical analysis on the level of awkwardness of airport names. Thats the only way this very important matter can be solved.

[Harry Cane]

My guess is that immigration and customs will be moved exclusively to the new international terminal, or the existing facilities within concourse E will be connected seamlessly with those in concourse F in a way that will eliminate the need for re-check.



You know, I hadn't thought much about that, but my guess would be that they'll keep the current immigration and customs facilities and add another at the new terminal. Otherwise, a passenger arriving at an existing E gate would have to schlepp on foot through a tunnel to a new immigration/customs area, since they wouldn't have been cleared for using the people mover. Alternatively, if the facilities are only kept in the new location, they do it in reverse, then backtrack to the terminal.

I agree, though, that for international passengers ending in Atlanta, it's a huge improvement. I just had to write a detailed instruction sheet for a group of folks coming from Europe next month that don't speak any English.

[smArTaLlone]

That all said, I think the best solution to this issue is to allow arriving international passengers the option of rechecking their bags even if their final destination is ATL, so they can get to the west side of the airport. Shuttle buses could also complement this for those who don't want to re-check.


I thought about this as a solution but I don't think it would be more convenient to recheck, take to people mover, and claim luggage again than to just take a shuttle.

[cybele]

Well, if anybody was planning on needing their weapon at the airport right away at least the legislature passed the dang bill, but I still don't see where Perdue has signed it yet.

Bill allowing guns in airports passes state Legislature (http://www.macon.com/2010/04/28/1109607/bill-allowing-guns-in-airports.html)

[STrek777]

Hey this is cool!

http://www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/FINAL+Investor+Presentation%5b1%5d.pdf

[smArTaLlone]

isxfYBSh2q4

[Fiorenza]

http://www.ajc.com/business/mayor-names-finalists-for-597648.html

All these guys are being investigated by legal authorities for various reasons. Not to say they're guilty of any wrongdoing.

[cybele]

Well, why in tarnation would you get three of them who is already up on charges.

[Fiorenza]

Another rip-off to line the pockets of the Atlanta political class at the expense of everyone else

http://www.ajc.com/business/airport-hiking-fees-to-597725.html

[micropundit]

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2010/08/30/daily9.html

[smArTaLlone]

Louis Miller, former executive director and CEO of Tampa International Airport, on Monday was named general manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced Miller’s appointment at a press conference Monday afternoon.

[BlindFatSnake]

Another rip-off to line the pockets of the Atlanta political class at the expense of everyone else

http://www.ajc.com/business/airport-hiking-fees-to-597725.html

Fiorenza, there's a white man running the airport now. I'm waiting to read another one of your asinine remarks about: "Atlanta's political class" lining their pockets with cash? :jester: :yes: :jester:

[cybele]

Fiorenza, there's a white man running the airport now. I'm waiting to read another one of your asinine remarks about: "Atlanta's political class" lining their pockets with cash? :jester: :yes: :jester:

Well, what if he comes back and says, well, who hired the man and who is his boss.

[Fiorenza]

BFS, the way we see it Mayor Reed is a pragmatic guy, and who knows what he had to deal with in considering the three candidates?

Based on his past commonsense consensus-making behavior at the statehouse, I'm optimistic he will mainly try to stay clear of the aforementioned corrupt "political class", which if he can do so would keep him out of trouble with the reform elements of both races and parties. Time will tell.

[Fiorenza]

Give the white man a chance. We're all God's children.

[smArTaLlone]

Southwest Airlines is buying AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion, giving Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport passengers more options for low-cost tickets without the fees other airlines have adopted.

AirTran has about 202 departures daily out of Atlanta, which would be the third-largest operation in Southwest’s network, behind Las Vegas and Chicago Midway, according to AirTran.



http://www.ajc.com/business/southwest-buying-airtran-for-639413.html

[micropundit]

http://www.ajc.com/business/hartsfield-jackson-closes-bond-743650.html

[micropundit]

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/01/27/hartsfield-jackson-stays-worlds.html

[micropundit]

http://www.ajc.com/business/hartsfield-jackson-plans-lounge-903442.html

[ThrashATL]

The world’s busiest airport is spending $30 million to make itself accessible to the world’s biggest airliner.

Hartsfield-Jackson International plans to widen taxiways and runway shoulders and make terminal improvements that will enable it to handle the Airbus A380 -- a double-decker widebody that can carry 400 to 525 passengers in typical configurations.

Korean Air is considering a handful of U.S. cities including Atlanta for service with the A380, a spokeswoman said.

Any airport that can handle a Boeing 747 already can handle an A380, according to Airbus spokeswoman Mary Anne Greczyn.

http://archives.californiaaviation.org/airport/msg47429.html

[jacksonart55]

This is good news. Why shouldn't the world's busiest airport (who is also building a new terminal) not be able to handle regular flights from an A380? I could definitely see Korean Air and possibly even Air France flying it here someday.

[ThrashATL]

Also with runway 9L-27 (first runway south of the terminals) getting lengthened to 13,000+ feet as well, fully loaded (fuel/pax) 380/747/777's will be accommodated in hot weather for take-off.

[SteveD]

Also with runway 9L-27 (first runway south of the terminals) getting lengthened to 13,000+ feet as well, fully loaded (fuel/pax) 380/747/777's will be accommodated in hot weather for take-off.

My house in East Atlanta is directly under an approach pattern for westerly landings. Can't wait to see an A380 floating by overhead.

[micropundit]

New elevators, expanded restaurant and retail operations highlight project expected to be completed by 2014.
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/06/06/hartsfields-concourse-d-gets-expansion.html

[atl2phx]

cool aerials of hartsfield-jackson-intl.

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/03/scenes-above-atlantas-massive-international-airport/1465/

[smArTaLlone]

The new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will open May 16, Mayor Kasim Reed announced Tuesday.

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/03/13/hartsfields-new-international.html (http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/03/13/hartsfields-new-international.html)

[202_Cyclist]

FAA Unveils Shorter Flight Routes for Atlanta

By Alan Levin
Feb 29, 2012

"U.S. aviation regulators are streamlining flight routes around Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of an effort to save fuel and reduce delays at major airports across the country.

The new routes will cut miles flown each year by 3.7 million, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement today. That equates to a savings of 6.6 million gallons of fuel, or $17.9 million, according to FAA estimates.

“We’re creating satellite-based procedures that will transform our national airspace system, making it more flexible and decreasing our carbon footprint on the environment,” Michael Huerta, the agency’s acting administrator, said at a press conference in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport..."

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-29/u-s-faa-unveils-shorter-flight-routes-for-atlanta.html

[(four 0 four)]

For those of you who simply can't wait until the new International Terminal opens on May 16th...
From AJC.com

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is seeking 1,500 volunteers to try out its new international terminal before the grand opening.

The airport plans an operational readiness test of the international terminal on the morning of May 2, two weeks before the terminal is scheduled to open on May 16. Plans are to simulate a day of operation and uncover any potential issues that may come up.

Those interested in participating must complete a questionnaire and return it to the airport by March 30. The airport said it will select volunteers by April 15 and notify them by e-mail. The questionnaire asks about willingness to take MARTA to get to the simulation, or to take a shuttle from the main terminal, rental car center or a hotel.

Those selected will be asked to bring at least two pieces of packed luggage to test out the baggage handling system.

Each volunteer will get an itinerary and script to follow, and afterward will be asked to fill out a survey evaluating the facility and giving comments. Those participating will also get a "small commemorative gift."

Information on participating is on the airport's website here: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/InternationalTerminal/news/events.html

[bigstick]

cool aerials of hartsfield-jackson-intl.

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/03/scenes-above-atlantas-massive-international-airport/1465/


Those are truly amazing, looks like its own city, which in a way it is.....:cheers:

[testarossa50]

Later this year we'll be getting service on the new 787 Dreamliner in the form of an Atlanta - Doha route on Qatar Airways.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-13/qatar-airways-to-serve-atlanta-chicago-as-787-deliveries-begin.html

I know the A380 is BIG, but the 787 is more exciting to me honestly.

- It has fewer passengers and is designed to make direct point-to-point routes across the globe more feasible (A380 has much shorter range).
- It has bigger windows and operates at a higher internal cabin pressure, so it should be more comfortable.
- It is more fuel efficient that just about any commercial planes out there today.

Don't get me wrong--I'm definitely excited to see a gargantuan Korean Air A380 taking off out of ATL too!

[Pompuss]

Damn, I didn't know the 787 had a much larger range. This is great news for Atlanta and correct me if I'm wrong but this would be the first new international passenger airline to Atlanta in twenty years probably. It will be interesting to see how the route performs.

[testarossa50]

Actually I was wrong about range; they are close to one another (depends on specific model of airplane which is longer). I seem to remember someone expressing doubt about the Atlanta - Seoul A380 route due to the range, but it appears to be well within range of the aircraft.

Not that ATL - ICN is a short flight by any means; I think for a while Atlanta was the longest route served by Korean Air or might still be, which is kind of crazy.

But the fact that an airplane that holds ~250 passengers can make those distances is pretty cool (777s hold 300-400 passengers, and A380s and 747s hold 500+); it means global airlines will be able to reach out to more individual destinations from their hubs, such as what Qatar is doing. I agree it's awesome to have foreign-flagged airlines. Atlanta has so few, with just about every route being utterly dominated by Delta. Qatar has a huge route network and will no doubt be a fantastic option for going to India or the Middle East.

I would really love to see Ethiopian send a 787 to Atlanta too.

[ruffles794]

Check out these photos of the new international terminal I took on yesterday 5/5/2012.
Enjoy!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79854693@N03/

[SteveD]

Check out these photos of the new international terminal I took on yesterday 5/5/2012.
Enjoy!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79854693@N03/

Thanks, ruffles794 nice set! I didn't hear about yesterday's new international terminal open house until I read about it in today's paper.

[smArTaLlone]

Nice pics

[testarossa50]

International terminal opening today. Still a ton of unanswered questions surrounding it; I imagine it will become clearer in a few days.

[N830MH]

Hi All,

Because the shuttle bus has only 14-seat but, it was too small. They need to orders new 40-foot buses. Because it was too many passengers who waiting to get on the shuttle bus back to main terminal. They need to bring a larger new shuttle bus from International terminal to domestic terminal.

http://www.ajc.com/news/new-atlanta-terminal-brings-1445764.html

“It just seemed like an overly onerous process,” said Tom Cooney, of Dunwoody, who waited in line for a shuttle for about 25 minutes when he arrived from London on Saturday.

Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International acknowledge some glitches -- including using 14-passenger shuttles that are proving too small -- and say they are adding vehicles and considering bigger ones to shorten lines.

[jpk1292000]

Love this plane in Delta livery!

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/06/08/delta-brings-747-400-back-to-atlanta.html

[smArTaLlone]

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is seeking approval for a multi-million dollar contract for a major overhaul of roadways leading up to the domestic terminal.

The Atlanta airport is seeking Atlanta city council approval for a contract worth up to $48.5 million with a joint venture including Thrasher Contracting and C.W. Matthews. The C.W. Matthews/Thrasher joint venture was the lowest eligible bidder for the project, which will be funded with passenger facility charges.

The goal is to widen roadways, improving weaving conditions, avoid backup, blockage and delays, separate conflicting traffic and improve signs, among other improvements to the road network between Interstate 85 and Camp Creek Parkway on the north and Riverdale Road on the south. The airport has said it expects to begin construction in the summer and to finish within two years. It will include new bridges, pavement, walls, lighting and signs and will relocate the airport entrance at Riverdale Road.

The airport said the work will be phased to maintain the current number of traffic lanes along the entire roadway system so traffic can continue to move to and from the terminal during construction.

http://http://www.ajc.com/business/hartsfield-jackson-plans-48-1457432.html

[kingchef]

certainly, it is exciting and impressive to see and experience, even though i rarely terminate in atlanta. i would not want to have to regularly experience the expanse of the place. my question, however, w/ the money involved, would it have been a better idea to build a second airport on the opposite side of the metro? i think most corporate ideas, businesses, etc., take the position that a particular "thing" maxes out its ideal production, service, etc., somewhat akin to the peter principle. in short, a decent argument for loss of service vs. increased better service, strengthened infrastructure for metro vs. inherent flaws due to size, location, etc. would this last addition/renovation been the right time to plant and grow another great and serviceable airport?

[TarHeelJ]

certainly, it is exciting and impressive to see and experience, even though i rarely terminate in atlanta. i would not want to have to regularly experience the expanse of the place. my question, however, w/ the money involved, would it have been a better idea to build a second airport on the opposite side of the metro? i think most corporate ideas, businesses, etc., take the position that a particular "thing" maxes out its ideal production, service, etc., somewhat akin to the peter principle. in short, a decent argument for loss of service vs. increased better service, strengthened infrastructure for metro vs. inherent flaws due to size, location, etc. would this last addition/renovation been the right time to plant and grow another great and serviceable airport?

I understand what you're saying, but (in my experience) Hartsfield has always run very efficiently - even with it's massive size. I don't feel like it's maxed out because of the systems in place to keep it efficient.

[echinatl]

certainly, it is exciting and impressive to see and experience, even though i rarely terminate in atlanta. i would not want to have to regularly experience the expanse of the place. my question, however, w/ the money involved, would it have been a better idea to build a second airport on the opposite side of the metro? i think most corporate ideas, businesses, etc., take the position that a particular "thing" maxes out its ideal production, service, etc., somewhat akin to the peter principle. in short, a decent argument for loss of service vs. increased better service, strengthened infrastructure for metro vs. inherent flaws due to size, location, etc. would this last addition/renovation been the right time to plant and grow another great and serviceable airport?

Doesn't look like size has affected efficiency yet: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/06/28/atrs-again-praises-hartsfield-jackson.html

[smArTaLlone]

certainly, it is exciting and impressive to see and experience, even though i rarely terminate in atlanta. i would not want to have to regularly experience the expanse of the place. my question, however, w/ the money involved, would it have been a better idea to build a second airport on the opposite side of the metro? i think most corporate ideas, businesses, etc., take the position that a particular "thing" maxes out its ideal production, service, etc., somewhat akin to the peter principle. in short, a decent argument for loss of service vs. increased better service, strengthened infrastructure for metro vs. inherent flaws due to size, location, etc. would this last addition/renovation been the right time to plant and grow another great and serviceable airport?

A new airport would have taken much longer and cost much more than building a new terminal not to mention the difficulty in finding an acceptable location for an airport. A second airport has been considered occasionally for several decades but no suitable location has been identified.

[N830MH]

One more thing for South Gate complex. When is supposed to get an approved? When they will start construction. I am not quite sure if City of Atlanta will made a decide. If they will considered it. I wasn't sure if MARTA will have extended service to South Gate Complex. Once the construction is completion. When they will relocated to South Gates Complex. DL will takeover whole entire concourse C gates. After that WN/FL will moved to South Gate Complex.

[micropundit]

The world’s busiest airport is also viewed by business travelers as the best domestic airport, Executive Travel magazine reported Tuesday.

The publication’s Leading Edge Awards for 2012 names Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport the “Best Domestic Airport.”

Award winners are based upon voting by business travelers and readers of the magazine.







http://www.executivetravelmagazine.com/articles/2012-leading-edge-awards

[echinatl]

Atlanta city council approves nearly $4 million airport art project
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-approves-1479012.html

[atlwarrior]

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August14, 2012

Korean Air to Introduce Airbus A380 Service to Atlanta from Jan 2013: W12 Operation Changes

by JL


Second Update at 0530GMT 14AUG12

Korean Air from 01JAN13 is launching Airbus A380 service on Seoul Incheon – Atlanta service, where the aircraft will operate daily KE035/036 flight. Initially the Skyteam member will operate A380 on daily basis from 01JAN13 to 31JAN13, but this will be reduced to 3 weekly from 01FEB13. From 01FEB13, overall service to Atlanta appears to be reduced from 10 to 7 weekly as KE033/034 service is closed for reservation.

Schedule:

KE035 ICN1005 – 0930ATL 388 D
KE033 ICN1915 – 1840ATL 772 246

KE034 ATL0100 – 0550+1ICN 772 357
KE036 ATL1200 – 1700+1ICN 388 D

Remarks:
1) From 01FEB13, KE035/036 operates with 777-300ER on Day x357 and A380 on Day 357
2) Reservation for 3 weekly KE033/034 is closed for flights on/after 01FEB13, since 0440GMT 14AUG12





Original Update at 0440GMT 14AUG12
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[SteveD]

Does anyone know if the Korean Air A380 service between Seoul and Atlanta ever started as referenced above? I just checked the Korean Air website and they are listing Boeing 747 and 777 equipment for this route.

Is the A380 in service for any airline at ATL?

[atlwarrior]

Does anyone know if the Korean Air A380 service between Seoul and Atlanta ever started as referenced above? I just checked the Korean Air website and they are listing Boeing 747 and 777 equipment for this route.

Is the A380 in service for any airline at ATL?

Hello Steve, the A380 was push back to August 2. I'm looking forward to trying it out. I never flew on a Airbus 380 before.



Korean Air S13 International Operation Changes as of 25JAN13

by JL


Update at 0500GMT 25JAN13

As per 25JAN13 GDS timetable and inventory display, latest changes to Korean Air’s Planned Summer 2013 International operation changes, effective 31MAR13, as follows. Additional changes remain possible.

Seoul Incheon – Aomori Service operates 3 weekly, compared to 4 weekly in S12
Seoul Incheon – Bangkok
KE651/652 Boeing 747-400 replaces 777-300, daily service
KE659/660 3rd service operates during following period: 31MAR13 – 09JUN13, 26JUL13 – 18AUG13, 13SEP13 – 26OCT13 (Operational aircraft is A330-300, BKK departs the next day)

Seoul Incheon – Komatsu 06JUL13 – 31AUG13 Service increases from 4 to 5 weekly
Seoul Incheon – Kota Kinabalu 2 weekly operation currently planned on/after 31MAR13 with Boeing 737-900ER. Reservation is not available at present time
Seoul Incheon – Manila
31MAR13 – 19MAY13 Service increases from 18 weekly (same period in 2012) to 21 weekly. KE649/650 operates with Boeing 737-800 and/or A330-300
31MAR13 – 01JUN13 KE621/622, KE623/624 operates with Boeing 747-400 instead of 777-300

Seoul Incheon – Okayama Service increases from daily to 9 weekly
Seoul Incheon – Phuket Airbus A330-300 replaced by following
31MAR13 – 19JUL13 Boeing 777-200 (HKT departure 01APR13 – 20JUL13)
20JUL13 – 20AUG13 Boeing 777-300 (HKT departure 21JUL13 – 21AUG13)

Seoul Incheon – Sapporo KE765/766 Airbus A330-200 operating, replacing previously planned Boeing 777-300
Seoul Incheon – Siem Reap Day 36 operated by Boeing 737-800, replaces -900ER
Seoul Incheon – Xiamen eff 26MAY13 Service increases from 4 weekly to daily, 737-900ER operating
Seoul Incheon – Zhengzhou eff 29MAY13 Day 357 service operated by Airbus A330-200, replacing 737-900ER (Day x357 with 737-800)

Currently, following routes are showing as cancelled:
Seoul Incheon – Hakodate 3 weekly
Seoul Incheon – Nagasaki 2 weekly

Previously reported changes:
Seoul Incheon – Atlanta KE033/034 operational aircraft changes. 777-300ER to operate daily, while A380 operation remains on track to enter operation from 02AUG13.
31MAR13 – 28APR13 388 Day 357 77W Day x357
29APR13 – 01AUG13 77W Daily
eff 02AUG13 388 Day 357 77W Day x357

KE035/036 continues with 3 weekly 777-200ER service

Seoul Incheon – Auckland Service reduced from 5 weekly in NS12 to 4 weekly in NS13, 777-200ER operating
Seoul Incheon – Cairo Reservation for the 2 weekly A330-300 service is closed from 01MAR13 to 31AUG13 (Previously planned resumption from 01APR13 is pushed back till 01SEP13 as a result)
Seoul Incheon – Colombo – Male eff 09MAR13 NEW 3 weekly A330-300 service (Colombo is service resumption)
Seoul Incheon – Dallas eff 04MAY13 Service increases from 5 weekly to daily remains unchanged. Planned daily service has seen further adjustment, which will now operate until 26OCT13 (Previous revision displays daily service till 27AUG13). Boeing 777-200ER operating
Seoul Incheon – Hong Kong KE601/602 aircraft changes
31MAR13 – 29APR13 332 Day x245 77W Day 24 772 Day 5
30APR13 – 28JUL13 73H Daily
29JUL13 – 25AUG13 77W Daily
26AUG13 – 26OCT13 73H Daily

Seoul Incheon – Honolulu KE051/052 Airbus A330 operating instead of Boeing 747-400 from 31MAR13 to 28MAY13 and from 20SEP13 to 26OCT13.
Seoul Incheon – Kuala Lumpur Boeing 777-300ER operating (from 01MAR13), replaces -200ER in S12
Seoul Incheon – Las Vegas 05MAY13 – 25AUG13 Service increases from 3 to 4 weekly, Boeing 777-200ER operating
Seoul Incheon – London Gatwick Reservation for the 3 weekly 777-200ER service, due to resume from 27APR13 is cancelled as reservation remains closed
Seoul Incheon – Los Angeles KE011/012 Boeing 777-300ER replaces 747-400 starting 01FEB13, except following period: 03JUN13 – 25AUG13
Seoul Incheon – Los Angeles – Sao Paulo Boeing 777-300ER aircraft continues to operate 3 weekly flights
Seoul Incheon – Melbourne 3 weekly service cancelled from 03MAR13
Seoul Incheon – Moscow Sheremetyevo 01JUL13 – 01SEP13 Service increases from 4 to 5 weekly (routine seasonal increase)
Seoul Incheon – New York JFK KE085/086 01AUG13 – 23AUG13 Airbus A380 replaces 777-300ER (Double Daily A380 service during this period; JFK departure 02AUG13 to 24AUG13)
Seoul Incheon – Paris CDG KE901/902 operational aircraft changes
31MAR13 – 02JUN13 744 Daily
eff 03JUN13 744 Day x146 77W Day 146

Seoul Incheon – St. Petersburg 3 weekly A330-200 service during Summer season operates from 23APR13 to 07SEP13
Seoul Incheon – Taipei Taoyuan KE691/692 A330-300 operates on daily basis
Seoul Incheon – Tokyo Narita Overall service increases from 4 to 5 daily
Seoul Incheon - Tokyo Narita – Honolulu Service resumption with 1 daily A330-300 (Replacing Tokyo Narita – Los Angeles A330-200 service, which is being cancelled)
Seoul Incheon – Vancouver 20JUN13 – 08SEP13 Service increases from 5 weekly to daily (routing seasonal increase), however this will be operated by Boeing 747-400 instead of 777-200ER
Seoul Incheon - Vladivostok Boeing 737-900ER operates in S13, replacing previously planned A330-200
Busan – Tokyo Naria Service increases from 1 to 2 daily
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[SteveD]

Thanks for the update, Atlwarrior! I've haven't flown the A380 yet either.

Also, my house in East Atlanta is directly under the flight path for arrivals on the north arrivals runway (26L 8R) landing to the west. I'm looking forward to seeing this beast float by overhead when service starts.

[atlwarrior]

Thanks for the update, Atlwarrior! I've haven't flown the A380 yet either.

Also, my house in East Atlanta is directly under the flight path for arrivals on the north arrivals runway (26L 8R) landing to the west. I'm looking forward to seeing this beast float by overhead when service starts.

I was wondering which runway, the A380 would use. My cousin had a house off Bouldercrest Road, and I use to love seeing those big jets coming in.

[SteveD]

I was wondering which runway, the A380 would use. My cousin had a house off Bouldercrest Road, and I use to love seeing those big jets coming in.

Me too. I suppose it may be a function of which makes the most sense logistically for whichever gates it will use at the new International terminal, because all three runways typically used for landings are the same length and width. I do know that some taxiways were widened in advance of the A380 coming into use at Hartsfield Jackson so if I could figure out where that work took place it might provide a clue as to which of the runways it is most likely to land on.

[atlwarrior]

Me too. I suppose it may be a function of which makes the most sense logistically for whichever gates it will use at the new International terminal, because all three runways typically used for landings are the same length and width. I do know that some taxiways were widened in advance of the A380 coming into use at Hartsfield Jackson so if I could figure out where that work took place it might provide a clue as to which of the runways it is most likely to land on.

Thanks that would be great if you can find out. I suspect that many airplane Spotters will be there on August 2 to get a view of that big baby landing at Hartsfield. I always find that when winds are out of the east, it provides for the best views for spotting. Either planes fly directly over College Park Train Station or Interstate 85 Old National Highway. I know Hartsfield renovate at least two gate on Concourse E for Airbus 380's. I believe Air France could be next to announce 380 service, with its huge Skyteam partner Delta.

[SteveD]

Thanks that would be great if you can find out. I suspect that many airplane Spotters will be there on August 2 to get a view of that big baby landing at Hartsfield. I always find that when winds are out of the east, it provides for the best views for spotting. Either planes fly directly over College Park Train Station or Interstate 85 Old National Highway. I know Hartsfield renovate at least two gate on Concourse E for Airbus 380's. I believe Air France could be next to announce 380 service, with its huge Skyteam partner Delta.

I did some research online and it appears that all of the runway and taxiway widening construction was related to the 27R and 27L runways, which means the A380 will likely operate exclusively on the runways south of midfield.

This means it won't ever be floating over my house on an approach to 26R. :(

[micropundit]

http://assets.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/delta%20outdoor%20sky%20deck%20atlanta.JPG?v=1

The Atlanta-based airline said it teamed with Architectural Digest to develop its first-ever outdoor airport terraces, called The Sky Deck at Delta Sky Club in Concourse F of Atlanta’s new international terminal and at JFK’s redeveloped Terminal 4. Architectural Digest picked designer Thom Filicia to create the terraces.

The new space in Atlanta will be near the Delta Sky Club in Concourse F and will open this summer.




http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/01/28/delta-plans-outdoor-terrace-at.html

[atlantaguy]

^Now this is VERY cool! Thanks for posting, micropundit.

[dewE]

I will be flying (Delta) to Atlanta from Toronto in April, then connecting with a (Delta) flight to Savannah. It's my first time flying to this airport and I'm a little worried about the connecting flight being only 45 minutes apart.

For any of you guys familiar with the airport, will I have to make my way from the international terminal to a domestic terminal for the connecting flight?
If so, do you know which terminal it will be?

That info would certainly be very helpful!!

ps I will be doing the same thing on the way back.

[SteveD]

I will be flying (Delta) to Atlanta from Toronto in April, then connecting with a (Delta) flight to Savannah. It's my first time flying to this airport and I'm a little worried about the connecting flight being only 45 minutes apart.

For any of you guys familiar with the airport, will I have to make my way from the international terminal to a domestic terminal for the connecting flight?
If so, do you know which terminal it will be?

That info would certainly be very helpful!!

ps I will be doing the same thing on the way back.

You should be fine with the transfer. In general, airlines won't allow you to book something for which the transfer time isn't feasible. The two terminals (International and Domestic) are on opposite sides of the airport. There won't be a reason for you to go to the Domestic terminal; you'll just be transferring between concourses.

You might arrive at an "F" gate or any other gate (F gates are contiguous with the International terminal). There is a train which connects to all the other concourses (T, A, B, C, D, E). There's no way to predict which concourse your connecting flight to Savannah will be on...Delta has such a massive presence at the airport it could feasibly be any one of them (I'm assuming you are on Delta). Just find the gate on a display screen and use the train (its actually bus rapid transit!) that runs underground and perpendicular to each concourse.

You walk to central escalators in each concourse that drop you down to the connecting train level. Don't sweat. You'll be fine.

[OCA REP]

You should be fine with the transfer. In general, airlines won't allow you to book something for which the transfer time isn't feasible. The two terminals (International and Domestic) are on opposite sides of the airport. There won't be a reason for you to go to the Domestic terminal; you'll just be transferring between concourses.

You might arrive at an "F" gate or any other gate (F gates are contiguous with the International terminal). There is a train which connects to all the other concourses (T, A, B, C, D, E). There's no way to predict which concourse your connecting flight to Savannah will be on...Delta has such a massive presence at the airport it could feasibly be any one of them (I'm assuming you are on Delta). Just find the gate on a display screen and use the train (its actually bus rapid transit!) that runs underground and perpendicular to each concourse.

You walk to central escalators in each concourse that drop you down to the connecting train level. Don't sweat. You'll be fine.

Actually, if memory serves me correctly, you will pre-clear USA Customs at YYZ and land at a domestic terminal in ATL. Just checking today's arrivals, they all appear to be arriving on Concourse D. You will have a very quick and easy connection... and 45 minutes will be just about perfect.

Safe travels!

[atlantaguy]

^OCA REP, your memory does serve you correctly. You do pre-clear U.S. Customs in Toronto.

[dewE]

@OCA REP, Steve D, & atlantaguy

Thanks for the very helpful tips!!!
As mentioned above, I found out that I do clear customs in Toronto and it will then be treated as a domestic flight. The CAA Southern Ontario sales rep. thinks it will probably be the same terminal, but not a sure thing. I won't have to pick up my checked bag until Savannah, so all of the above are certainly going to help.

Thanks for taking the time to reply!!!

[atlantaguy]

No problem at all, dewE! Have a great trip, and enjoy Savannah - it's wonderful.

[N830MH]

Hello All,

I just went through ATL last week. I visit at entire new terminal F and it's so beautiful!!!

Here the pictures:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/TramstationF.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Artwork.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/TerminalFstairs.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/NewTerminalF.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/TerminalFstairs.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/DutyFree.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Departure.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/NewTerminalFa.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/TerminalF.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/TerminalF1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/FGates.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Elevator.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/FoodCourt.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/FoodCourt1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Shopping.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/CenterofFGates.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Escalator.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c161/ScottysAir/Montblanc.jpg

Enjoy!

[smArTaLlone]

Its interesting that O&D traffic to Seoul has surged to 188,207 becoming the top international O&D market to/from Atlanta.


1. Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

30,091 (2003 passenger total)

188,207 (2011 passenger total)

+525.5% (change 2003-2011)



2. London, United Kingdom

190,669

185,587

-2.7%



3. Toronto, Canada

115,484

177,215

+53.5%



4. Cancun, Mexico

74,526

165,260

+121.7%



5. Montego Bay, Jamaica

77,368

97,117

+25.5%

http://www.brookings.edu/research/interactives/aviation

[atlantaguy]

This validates the depth of our Korean community here. No wonder Korean Air is starting A380 service this summer.

Interesting that Atlanta appears to be the only East Coast city with an Asian destination as their #1 O&D international market. This is very good news.

[Rail Claimore]

This validates the depth of our Korean community here. No wonder Korean Air is starting A380 service this summer.

Interesting that Atlanta appears to be the only East Coast city with an Asian destination as their #1 O&D international market. This is very good news.

I believe LA, NY, and SF are the only bigger US O&D markets for Seoul. And Atlanta is still growing.

[Labtec]

Probably because a lot of the executives and Korean employees at Kia Motor Plant (West Point, Georgia) and Hyundai (in Alabama) go through Atlanta.

[bryantm3]

Probably because a lot of the executives and Korean employees at Kia Motor Plant (West Point, Georgia) and Hyundai (in Alabama) go through Atlanta.

Trust me, that isn't he main reason. Have you seen our Koreatown? There are some pretty large swaths of the metro area where almost every sign is in Korean. Supposedly we have the fifth largest K-town in the US.

[AtlantaMustang]

I think that GaTech and Emory probably don't hurt those numbers.

[dewE]

I just wanted to thank the guys again who answered me on an earlier post about a short transfer time I had at Atlanta.
I made the transfer with time to spare. For me the Atlanta airport was the easiest of any airport to figure out and get around, especially one of that size.

For anyone who has a transfer to another flight at this airport here are a couple of tips:

1. Go to the airport's website and under "passenger information", select "terminal maps", to get an idea of the layout before you land there.
2. The underground train runs through the "middle" of each terminal with escalators on two sides. Depending on which terminal you land at and where you are going will decide which escalator you take (they are labelled very well).
3. As soon as you get off your plane check the "city/flight number" on one of the flight boards (this will tell you which terminal that flight is leaving from)
4. The Train/Shuttle is right at the bottom of the escalator and they come quite often.
5. If you check your flight status and gate # the night before your flight, consider it just a possibility, they change often. Mine changed both going to my destination and on the way back. But don't panic, it only took me about 10 minutes to get to the correct terminal (both times it was 2 terminals away).

The only thing that was a bit confusing to me was, the night before my flight the airline flight status called one of the terminals "domestic south". You can ignore the wording, just go by the "letter" in front of the gate number...as in "D24" is terminal D gate 24.

Hope that helps.

[RudyJK]

I just wanted to thank the guys again who answered me on an earlier post about a short transfer time I had at Atlanta.
I made the transfer with time to spare. For me the Atlanta airport was the easiest of any airport to figure out and get around, especially one of that size.



It's interesting to hear of others experiences with an airport that you know well. I've always thought ATL is easy to navigate compared to others. Its linear nature makes it easy to grasp. It may lack quirks or charm, but it is easy to get around, if you can walk.

[dewE]

It's interesting to hear of others experiences with an airport that you know well. I've always thought ATL is easy to navigate compared to others. Its linear nature makes it easy to grasp. It may lack quirks or charm, but it is easy to get around, if you can walk.

I agree. I haven't been to too many large airports, but of the ones I have been to, this was the easiest to figure out and get around.

[Stratosphere 2020]

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[atlantaguy]

^Way, cool Stratosphere 2020! Thanks for sharing.