MARTA ends grace period, requires riders to tap in with new fare system
In a notice, MARTA said the temporary grace period that kept some gates and emergency doors open since May 2 will end Saturday, May 30.
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In a notice, MARTA said the temporary grace period that kept some gates and emergency doors open since May 2 will end Saturday, May 30.
Federal officials say some international travelers arriving from parts of Central and East Africa will now be routed through Atlanta as the U.S. expands enhanced Ebola-related screening measures at designated airports.
Many holiday travelers who spoke to CBS Atlanta on Friday said train rides are beating the stress of driving during the holiday weekend, especially with the high costs of gas and flights.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expect nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the airport over Memorial Day weekend as passengers brace for long lines, traffic and higher travel costs.
If Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport moves to a privatized screening model, it would be the the largest airport in the country using it.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expect nearly 2.7 million travelers to pass through the airport during the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Thomas W. Ryan is accused of interfering with a flight crew member during a disturbance aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on April 27.
The agency says new bus routes are boosting frequency and reliability, but many riders remain frustrated by unclear changes.
Flights into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing delays Tuesday morning as thunderstorms move through the region, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily halt some incoming traffic.
A volatile combination of skyrocketing jet fuel prices and a critical shortage of federal security agents is threatening to disrupt travel just as the city prepares for a massive international influx of visitors.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is once again the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic, holding onto the top spot even as another major U.S. hub leads in a different category.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says a new partnership with Amazon will deliver faster, low-latency internet and expanded digital experiences for passengers starting in 2028.
More than 270 passengers and 14 crew members on an Atlanta-bound flight were forced to return to São Paulo, Brazil, after the Delta plane they were on experienced mechanical issues Sunday evening.
Federal and local authorities responded to a bomb threat involving a Frontier Airlines flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday.
Renetheia Denson is known by passengers and coworkers at the Atlanta airport for giving directions with her own special flair.
While airport officials say lines are improving, many have already changed plans for convenience, cost, and flexibility.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
Mass TSA callouts tied to the federal shutdown are causing major delays at Hartsfield-Jackson, with some passengers missing flights after waiting in security lines for hours.
Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may face longer security lines this week as spring break travel ramps up and staffing shortages impact Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
Airport officials say they are working with federal partners to manage passenger flow after reports that roughly one-third of TSA workers did not report to work during an ongoing federal funding impasse.
The Atlanta airport is asking travelers to arrive earlier than they usually would and to be patient as it deals with weather delays and airport security workers calling out.
The future of transportation in congested cities like Atlanta may soon be taking flight. Electric air taxis that take off like helicopters and fly like airplanes could soon become an option for commuters, with some companies saying the technology may arrive within the next few years.
Travelers passing through "the world's busiest airport" Monday morning were urged to pack extra patience for their trips.
Southwest Flight 2094 from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency diversion to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday night after a reported security threat.
Delta Air Lines is reshaping its executive leadership as the company positions itself for long-term growth and the next generation of airline travelers.
Atlanta's Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative says it expects more people to seek services after Fulton County's new misdemeanor policy takes effect.
It's been nearly a week since Arthur Cofield escaped a federal prison camp in Georgia, and the FBI is offering a reward for any information that leads to the capture of the "armed and dangerous" inmate.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Gov. Brian Kemp will not extend the suspension of Georgia's gas tax again, meaning that it will expire on Tuesday night.
A Department of Education proposal outlines that trade school program graduates who earn less than a high school graduate could lose access to federal student aid. This is part of a federal effort to reel back on career programs that leave students with debt and low earnings.