﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:16:02 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Opening date set for Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/opening-date-set-for-hartsfield-jackson-s-international-terminal,c9231216</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision464047</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA — Mayor Kasim Reed announced today that the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will open on May 16.

“The opening of the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal is a major milestone for Hartsfield-Jackson airport and the City of Atlanta,” Reed said. “The international  terminal will strengthen Atlanta’s position as the capital of the southeast and a vital global gateway for the United States.  Our city has long been a preferred destination for international business and tourism, and I look forward to May 16 when]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World’s biggest passenger jet scheduled to serve world’s busiest airport</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/world-s-biggest-passenger-jet-scheduled-to-serve-world-s-busiest-airport,c9226219</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision458595</guid><description><![CDATA[Korean Air plans A380 service for Atlanta next year
ATLANTA — Starting early next year, passengers will be able to travel from Atlanta to Seoul (Incheon), South Korea, aboard the world’s largest passenger aircraft.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials announced today that Korean Air has scheduled the Airbus A380 for its daily service between Atlanta and Seoul. The service is slated to begin as early as January 2013.

“It makes sense that the world’s largest passenger aircraft should have service to and from the world’s busiest airport,” said Aviation General]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson welcomes return of Air France-KLM/Martinair air cargo service</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-welcomes-return-of-air-france-klm-martinair-air-cargo-service,c9224198</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision456265</guid><description><![CDATA[Twice-weekly freighter service planned to begin March 27
ATLANTA — Mayor Kasim Reed and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials today announced that Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo plans to begin scheduled air cargo service into Atlanta on March 27, in addition to existing passenger service.

Air France Cargo will operate the flights; Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo will provide sales and customer service.

“I am pleased that Air France is choosing to grow its cargo business in Atlanta,” Reed said. “Air France’s decision to begin all-cargo air service]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World-class shopping in store for Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/world-class-shopping-in-store-for-hartsfield-jackson-s-international-terminal,c9223169</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision455202</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, FEB. 21, 2012 — Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has signed contracts with LTL ATL JV and Paradies-Atlanta II, LLC giving the green light to more than 20 retail concessions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s international terminal.

The new shops — which include Spanx, MAC, Tommy Hilfiger and Kiehl’s — will be in the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal, its new Concourse F and adjoining international Concourse E.

“We’re thrilled to be moving forward with these brands for the international terminal,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “I’m]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:38:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson welcomes Southwest Airlines to Atlanta</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-welcomes-southwest-airlines-to-atlanta,c9219724</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision451467</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA,  FEB. 13, 2012— Travelers now have another option when flying out of Atlanta, with the addition of Southwest Airlines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

“We are pleased to welcome Southwest Airlines as it begins service at Hartsfield-Jackson,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “Competition is beneficial for everyone, and we are confident our customers will embrace the additional choices that Southwest Airlines will offer.” 

Southwest Airlines recently acquired AirTran Holdings Inc., the former parent company of AirTran Airways, an existing carrier]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:37:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International passenger traffic, operations set records at Hartsfield-Jackson</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/international-passenger-traffic--operations-set-records-at-hartsfield-jackson,c9216811</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision448354</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, FEB. 6, 2012 — International passenger traffic hit record heights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2011. According to year-end statistics, international passengers increased by nearly 8 percent year over year — from 9.14 million to 9.86 million.

The new high eclipses the previous record, set in 2008, of 9.18 million international passengers.

“This is substantial growth in an important sector for the Airport and for the City of Atlanta,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “These numbers underscore the importance and role of the new international]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:50:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson has record-breaking year</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-has-record-breaking-year,c9213771</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision445413</guid><description><![CDATA[Airport is the busiest passenger airport for 14th consecutive year
ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2012— For the 14th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has earned the title of world’s busiest airport. Preliminary data indicate that passenger traffic increased by more than 3.5 percent from 2010 to 2011, making 2011 the busiest year ever for the Airport.

The 2011 total of 92.39 million passengers is 2.6 percent higher than the previous record of 90 million passengers, set in 2008.

“We’re growing faster than the North American average, which is no easy feat during these]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:03:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson just got brighter</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-just-got-brighter,c9213593</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision445373</guid><description><![CDATA[Airport converts to energy-saving lights in parking lots.
ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2012— Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is so bright you may have to wear shades! Airport officials today announced plans to replace each of Hartsfield-Jackson’s 4,342 210-watt metal-halide fixtures with Cooper Lighting’s 80-watt light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures in the north and south covered parking lots.

“We are happy to provide greatly improved lighting for our passengers using these parking facilities,” Aviation General Manager Louis Miller said. “LED lights are brighter, last longer and use]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson begins service to Cuba</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-begins-service-to-cuba,c9197484</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision427632</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has added Havana, Cuba, to its list of international destinations. The weekly chartered flight by Marazul Charters, operated by Delta Air Lines, begins nonstop service today.

“As the busiest connecting airport in the world, we are pleased to have been awarded this designation to serve Cuba,” Aviation General Manager Louis Miller said. “We are excited to be able to add new service to Havana from all over the country through Atlanta.”

Hartsfield-Jackson is one of only a few U.S. gateways to Cuba added this year.

Although]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:52:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson, Google Maps make travel easier</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson--google-maps-make-travel-easier,c9193658</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision423872</guid><description><![CDATA[Passengers can quickly, conveniently access information on the go
ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today became one of the first airports in the world to give Android phone users access to indoor maps in Google Maps.

“We are excited to partner with Google as they launch their indoor map navigation application, which will benefit Hartsfield-Jackson customers,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “To us, good wayfinding means the customer never has to ask for directions and easily can find a restaurant, a gate or the nearest restroom.”

As a part of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:14:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson gains cargo airline</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-gains-cargo-airline,c9172112</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision403247</guid><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA — A leading international airline has announced the start of scheduled cargo service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Middle East. Qatar Airways is expected to begin operating two weekly flights into Hartsfield-Jackson November 2.

The cargo flights by Qatar Airways are expected to have an estimated $12 million annual economic impact on metro Atlanta and to create up to 20 direct and indirect jobs.

“I am pleased to welcome Qatar Airways to Atlanta,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “Georgia was the 10th-largest exporter in the United States to the Middle]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Number of cargo flights increases at Hartsfield-Jackson</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/number-of-cargo-flights-increases-at-hartsfield-jackson,c9159335</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision390282</guid><description><![CDATA[Carriers add flights, capacity to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Despite a tough economy, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues to expand its air cargo reach and capacity. Weekly cargo flights increased by more than 40 percent from 2010 to 2011. These additional flights have an estimated economic impact of $60 million to
$72 million annually for Atlanta and the Southeast.

“More than 80 percent of U.S. consumers can be reached in a day’s trucking from Hartsfield-Jackson,” Aviation General Manager Louis Miller said. “This is a tremendous advantage for businesses looking to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson passenger traffic up first six months of 2011</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-passenger-traffic-up-first-six-months-of-2011,c9151626</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision381139</guid><description><![CDATA[On target for record year for passengers
ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced that passenger traffic in the first six months of 2011 increased by 3.72 percent — from 43,407,647 to 45,022,375 passengers — compared with the same period in 2010. International passengers increased by 11.02 percent — from 4,505,697 to 5,002,368.

“Our passenger numbers reflect the strong growth we have been experiencing at Hartsfield-Jackson over the past year or more,” Aviation General Manager Louis Miller said. “Passenger counts are currently higher than the levels seen in 2008,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hartsfield-Jackson earns 2011 Global and North American Airport Efficiency Excellence Award</title><link>http://news.cision.com/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/r/hartsfield-jackson-earns-2011-global-and-north-american-airport-efficiency-excellence-award,c9141346</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision364825</guid><description><![CDATA[Air Transport Research Society honors Airport for ninth consecutive year
ATLANTA - June 30, 2011 — For the ninth year in a row, the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) has recognized Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s world leadership in airport efficiency. The Global and North American Airport Efficiency Excellence Award is a reflection of Hartsfield-Jackson’s productivity, efficiency and low costs, including the lowest passenger costs for the airlines. Hartsfield-Jackson was also honored with the North American Airport Cost-Competitive Excellence Award.

“I am proud]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:17:57 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>