Charlotte has made another list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ranked as the fifth busiest airport worldwide for arrivals and departures, according to 2021 reports from the Airports Council International. In 2020, the airport ranked sixth. The airport had 519,895 arrivals and departures and 43 million passengers last year. Charlotte Douglas is beginning to reach recovery following a […]
Passengers at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport were in for an unexpected surprise on Wednesday afternoon. Passengers had to evacuate the area after a kitchen fire started. Smoke was reported to be coming from a terminal roof. Arrivals and departure continued, but arriving passengers were temporarily restricted from entering the Terminal. By 3:40 p.m., officials said the […]
If you had plans to fly out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport today, you may need to check that your flight has not been canceled. The anticipated winter storm has caused the airport to cancel over 100 flights as of 3 p.m. Although it was previously expected to arrive this morning, forecasters now say more […]
We all know that parking at the airport can add up. Well prepare to add a few extra dollars to your total if you plan to park hourly at Charlotte-Douglas International. Those parking in the hourly deck will no longer receive free parking for the first hour. Individuals will now be required to pay $6 for […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has launched a new program to help those with hidden disabilities feel more comfortable in the airport. The airport partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to develop the program. Those with disabilities such as autism, anxiety, dementia, chronic pain, and visual/hearing impairment can receive a free sunflower lanyard, bracelet, or pin to […]
If you’re using the Charlotte Douglas International Airport to travel this holiday, be sure to arrive a little early. The airport expects to see thousands of holiday travelers over the next two weeks. An estimated 1.4 million passengers are expected to fly out of CLT between Friday, Dec. 17 and Jan. 7. Travelers should prepare […]
Since more people are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID vaccine, traveler’s confidence to take trips has grown as summer approaches. According to an AAA survey, nearly half of North Carolinians (48%) are more willing to fly and stay in hotels. Whereas in January only 26% of travelers were comfortable. The top reasons […]
