Advantages: Great hub if travelling by Delta. Disadvantages: A little chaotic.
Apparently, it used to be different. At least one other reviewer here thinks so but I think the review was written before 9/11. In those days, my colleagues tell me, you could breeze through passport control and be on your way with a lot of welcoming smiles.
I have travelled there a lot in the last year or so, and I can tell you that things have changed. Here are my tips for surviving the arrivals area.
1. Controls are a lot more stringent, as ... ...trained the staff or added any more bodies to the effort. After getting off the plane and walking down a long, calm corridor, you turn a corner and are confronted (80% of the time in my experience) with the sight of a long, winding queue in a large hall which heads, snail like, towards a long row of booths - most of which do not have an immigration officer in them - where the passengers are to be processed.
2. Because of this congestion, it is essential ...
eduardob 02.02.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Atlanta, USA (ATL)
Advantages: connect to a lot of places Disadvantages: IMMIGRATION, rude staff
I frequently travel to Arizona and although I prefer to opt for American Airlines as my airmiles are stacking up, generally go for the cheapest option or whatever will get me to my destination at a reasonable hour. So in December I flew with Delta via Atlanta.
This review may seem biased and I really don't know too much about the facilities at the airport as I wasn't there long, but I thought I'd share my bad experiences with staff, etc. I know ... ...several years ago so maybe things have changed, but as you'll read, my journey was pretty traumatic! My stopover time was around three hours but arriving late I was only left with about two and a half. I have been flying to the United States at least three times a year for the past five or so years, and so have obviously been through a lot of different airports. Never have I had so much hassle at immigration!!
First of all, you should know if you ...
bamamo 23.02.2008 (24.02.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Atlanta, USA (ATL)
Advantages: A good example of how a large airport should be run Disadvantages: Perhaps a little more walking to your gate is required then other airports
Even though Atlanta airport can seem to be as busy as a British city centre railway station and much larger, it is very easy to find your way around largely due to the helpful and courteous staff. Because it is so large, if you are arriving there for the first time then it can take a few minutes to get your bearings and work out where you should be.
I travelled there from a chaotic Manchester airport (all the computers were down) last October on ... ...mins to find the departure gate to Nashville from leaving the aircraft arriving from Manchester. On return it took me about 15 mins as I knew my way around a little better. I am a reasonably fit 49 year old and was carrying one piece of hand luggage.
There's an underground train that travels to each terminal and directions are very clear. The check in staff will help and there seem to be quite a few check in desks and mostly short or no queues. ...
JimG 29.04.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Atlanta, USA (ATL)
Advantages: Useful train system from gates to baggage claim, close to city Disadvantages: Too much dark brown décor!
While not the most special airport in the world the international airport in Atlanta (Hartsfield) is a pretty decent one to fly into.
Having flown into Atlanta from Toronto the first thing I was glad to notice was that only a short walk away from our gate was a train designed to spare us from what I imagine must be a pretty arduous walk to the baggage claim. Nice idea, and one they could certainly do with in foot-unfriendly Toronto. The airports ... ...the difference.
The airport is nice and clean, and there is a reasonable enough selection of shops and eateries in a sparkling little section of the airport. It isn’t amazing, but it is in a gorgeous white setting which is very clean. You move into the baggage claim, which is pretty standard apart from being decorated with dark brown tiles!
Two things you learn upon returning to the airport. Firstly, for an airport of a major city it is remarkably ...
toneboy7 30.08.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Atlanta, USA (ATL)
Advantages: You can connect to most other US cities through this airport Disadvantages: expect flight delays when weather is a factor
Atlanta Airport is huge, and spread out to accomodate thousands of travelers each day. It is a hub for Delta Airlines and many of their flights connect/arrive/depart through here. Many services are there, including, food, shopping, business and meeting facilities. There is subway transportation into the heart of the city. Also other types of ground transportation and all major car rental companies. Handicapped assistance is available with a call ...
mmouse42 16.08.2000
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Advantages: Easy to get around Disadvantages: None experienced
...I didn't spend very long in Atlanta, so I can't comment on the shops or catering facilities, but the experience was about as painless as it is possible to make it.
If you have a choice of hub airports for a trip to the US, I can recommend Atlanta. ...
markm 21.06.2001 (20.07.2001)
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