Under The Canopy: Stories Behind The World's Busiest Airport

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How To Get Around The Airport During The Busy Holiday Travel Season Oct 08, 2024

Under the Canopy straps on its running shoes for an update on what is becoming one of the most unique road races in the South: The Mayor's 5K on the Fifth Runway. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the race saw 2,000 participants run, jog, and walk across the Airport's Runway. The episode's AskATL segment includes a look at ATL's parking options and a description of the ongoing work to increase parking capacity. Finally, co-host Herschel Grangent, Jr. speaks with ATL's Interim Deputy General Manager for Operations Jordan Biegler who offers some helpful tips about the upcoming travel season. (1:13) 5K On The Runway recap (3:51) Ask ATL.....What's up with all the parking construction? (5:46) Interim Deputy General Manager for operations Jordan Biegler (11:15) How do you get all departments to work? (12:35) What kind of technology tools do we use? (15:50) What is the future of airline travel? (17:48) Does Atlanta need a second airport? (20:20) Making travel easier during holiday season

The Impact of Tech On The Airport Now and in The Future Sep 17, 2024

On this edition of Under the Canopy, podcast hosts sit down with ATL‘s chief technology officer and deputy general manager. Topics include advances in technology and ways in which tech will enhance the customer experience. The AskATL segment has a passenger asking about passenger line management. We will delve into the science behind queuing. (1:20) Ask ATL. How do you manage to move so many people through security daily? (3:00) Meet Hartsfield-Jackson's Chief Technology officer Chrs Christ (9:20) Improving cell service within the airport (11:00) The Fiber loop project to help improve technology communication throughout the airport (12:20) Biometric privacy (14:10) How "Computer Vision" will change safety and security at the airport (20:00) Touchless communications impact on human interaction

Welcome To The ATL, The World's Busiest Airport Sep 03, 2024

Join hosts Alnissa Ruiz-Craig, Herschel Grangent, Jr., and Andrew Gobeil for the inaugural episode of Under the Canopy. This episode features an in-depth description of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement plan dubbed ATLNext. Frank Rucker, ATL's Senior Deputy General Manager for Infrastructure, shares the latest information about the revolutionary construction process used to expand Concourse D. The episode also features what is sure to be one of the most enjoyable segments of Under the Canopy, Ask ATL, where we will answer intriguing questions from passengers, airline crew, and staff on topics like concessions, airfield operations, and how runways receive numeric designations.

(1:37) What's Under The Canopy about?

(2:59) Ask ATL.... a passenger has a question about how runways are numbered

(4:35) ATL's Senior Deputy General Manager Frank Rucker discusses the ongoing billion-dollar construction projects happening at the airport dubbed "ATL Next"

(8:40) Go inside the Concourse D widening project

(16:00) A review of several other future airport construction projects

(24:00) How will technology impact the future of airport travel and ATL

(29:00) Ask ATL... a passenger has questions about Chick-Fil-A and a pilot has a question about the taxi area

Under The Canopy: Stories Behind The World's Busiest Airport Trailer Aug 05, 2024

Welcome to "Under The Canopy," an exciting new podcast that takes you behind the scenes at the world's busiest airport—Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Each episode features captivating interviews and stories from the people who power this bustling hub, contributing to its seamless operations and success. Whether you're a traveler, an avgeek, or simply curious about the inner workings of a major airport, this podcast is sure to inform, educate, and entertain you. Join us monthly for new episodes as we explore the dynamic world of an airport that serves over 100 million passengers each year.

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