Atlanta Airport

Holiday Air Travelers See a Break From Long Security lines

Travelers taking to the skies for the Memorial Day weekend say security lines are moving faster than expected after weeks of costly delays at U.S. airports. Transportation Security Administration spokesman Mike England says bomb-sniffing dogs are being used at busier airports to help speed up lines. Travelers screened by dogs are not being required to remove their shoes or take…

Giant Canopy Part of $6 Billion Expansion at Atlanta Airport

ATLANTA (AP) – Officials in Atlanta are laying the groundwork for an expansion of the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials unveiled details Thursday for a $6 billion expansion and renovation project. Airport General Manager Miguel Southwell said plans include a giant, translucent canopy that will cover the streets and sidewalks outside the main terminal. Workers will update…