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✈️ Heads up, travelers

CLT airport construction causes changes for upcoming travelers
Cars driving past the departures area, facing Uptown Charlotte.
Ongoing construction projects at Charlotte Douglas include the canopy at departures, which plans to be completed this fall. | Photo by CLTtoday
Vacationers planning to fly out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport be aware — starting today, many American Airlines ticket counters are temporarily relocating as part of the Terminal Lobby Expansion project.

Now through Sunday, July 21, all American ticket counters between Checkpoint C and E will close.

Temporary ticket counters include:
  • Outside door 2: four kiosks and four ticket counters
  • Mobile podiums: two dynamic ticket counters set up in available space
  • Other airlines’ ticket counters may be used as available
An airport staff member helps a female traveler with her ticket information at the kiosk.

Charlotte Douglas plans to deploy additional staff to combat any passenger confusion over American Airlines ticket counters temporarily relocating.

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Photo via @cltairport

The temporary change may catch travelers off guard and slow them down. That’s why passengers are advised to arrive arrive 2.5 hours prior to domestic flights and 3.5 hours before international flights.

Extra staff will be deployed + additional signage to direct travelers. The self-service kiosks in the lobby will not be affected, nor the American bag drop location.

The changes come as Charlotte Douglas is in the midst of a record-breaking summer travel season. From Memorial Day through the Fourth of July, CLT surpassed last year’s numbers by 14%. Passenger activity is forecasted to remain high through Labor Day, with a continued 13% increase in passengers over last year.

Passengers with travel bags navigate Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Passengers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport should anticipate long lines at TSA for the duration of the summer travel season.

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Photo by CLTtoday

The Terminal Lobby Expansion is part of a massive renovation project known as Destination CLT. The six-year project is scheduled to be complete in 2025. Travelers can expect to see a terminal transformation, which was built in 1982 to accommodate 2.8 million travelers a year. In 2023, CLT passenger traffic reached a record 53.4 million.

Fun fact: Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ranked among the world’s busiest airports, offering nonstop service to 186 destinations worldwide.
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A. You can never be too early — arrive at your gate hours before departure.

B. You love cutting it close — arrive as late as possible before the doors close.
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Events
Tuesday, July 9
  • Donny Osmond - Direct From Vegas | Tuesday, July 9 | 8 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte | $39-$149 | Get ready to be a “Soldier of Love” watching the singer perform in Charlotte.
  • Barbie The Movie: In Concert™ | Tuesday, July 9 | 8 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $25-$99.50 | Prepare to feel the “Kenergy” seeing Barbie and Ken perform live in concert.
Wednesday, July 10
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls | Wednesday, July 10 | 12:05 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $16+ | Spend your lunch break at the ballpark watching the Knights face the Bulls.
  • Back to the Future: The Musical | Wednesday, July 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $10 | Marty McFly races against time in this Broadway musical created from the cinematic classic.
  • Copa America Semifinals | Wednesday, July 10 | 8 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $135+ | Feel soccer fever as Colombia faces Uruguay in the semifinal match of South America’s continental championship.
  • Lowe’s Copa America Watch Party | Tuesday, July 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Lowe’s of SW Charlotte, 8192 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free | Catch the semifinals on a big screen while enjoying food trucks, photo booths, face painting, and kids’ soccer-themed activities.
Thursday, July 11
  • Melanated Melon Presents: Sip & Swing Fundraiser | Thursday, July 11 | Top Golf, 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr., Charlotte | $75-$500 | Practice your golf swing with drinks and dancing to raise money supporting families facing childhood cancer.
  • Nature’s Nightlights - Movie Under the Stars | Thursday, July 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont | $11.95-$19.95 | Stroll through the illuminated garden illuminated before a screening of “FernGully.”
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News Notes
Weather
  • Stay weather aware. The WCNC Weather Impact Team is forecasting a peak heat index today hovering around 105 degrees. This will create dangerous conditions for anyone outside for extended periods. The peak heat will hit from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. (WCNC)
Biz
  • Duke Energy customers in South Carolina will see an increase in their monthly utility bill. State regulators previously approved the new rates. Duke announced the average customer will see an increase of around $12 per month starting Thursday, Aug. 1. (WCNC)
Real Estate
  • Retail occupancy for Camp North End currently stands at 93%, with office occupancy reaching 63%. Since mid-2022, seven companies have signed long-terms leases for new office space, including Google Fiber. Tenants credit a vibrant urban core and close proximity to Uptown for their locations. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Closed
  • Sugar + Ice has closed its corner spot at Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The local dessert spot known for its sugary mini donuts and shaved ice hopes to find a new location to serve customers.
Sports
  • Tickets for the Carolina Panthers’ 2024 training camp are now available. Fans can secure up to four free tickets for each of the open practices. The Panthers will host training camp at 705 W. 4th St. starting Wednesday, July 24.
Drink
  • $68 million. That’s how much Mecklenburg County liquor store sales spiked in gross profits in 2023. That’s up over 15% compared to 2022. The Mecklenburg County ABC Board revealed Tito’s Handmade Vodka was the most popular drink among area bars and restaurants. (The Charlotte Observer)
Charlottean
  • A registered nurse is being credited for saving a man’s life at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Claire Cerbie performed CPR on Ken Jeffries who was suffering a heart attack before boarding a flight to Knoxville. Jeffries is now recovering. (WBTV)
Listen
  • Can Jadeveon Clowney return to the Pro Bowl during his Carolina Panthers homecoming? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Wellness
    • Woodhouse Spa SouthPark just launched its 6-for-5 Series Sale, offering guests six spa treatments for the price of five. Enjoy luxe massages, salt therapy sauna sessions, restorative Microdermabrasion facials + more. See all spa-tacular offerings.*
    Finance
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    Wellness
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    Closing

    🍽️ A final farewell

    Harper’s Restaurant closing this month in SouthPark
    An exterior photo of Harper's Restaurant in SouthPark.
    Harper’s SouthPark location on Fairview Road has been serving guests since opening in 1992. | Photo via The Plaid Penguin
    It’s the end of an era in SouthPark. Harper’s Restaurant is closing on Saturday, July 20. The property has been acquired by a bank, leading the property owners to soon demolish the building at 6518 Fairview Rd.

    “Along with our team of dedicated and hospitable associates who work with us today and have over the last 37 years in Charlotte, we first and foremost say thank you. We wish we could say this is our decision, but it simply is not,” said Tom Sasser, owner of Burke Hospitality Group. “We are working on a new location for a new iteration of Harper’s, and hope we will be able to share more information soon.”

    Harper’s opened its first Charlotte location in 1987 on Woodlawn Road and added the second location on Fairview Road in 1992. For 30+ years, its provided a comfortable atmosphere for guests looking for formal date nights to a casual grill and chill. Diners enjoyed savory American-style menu from chicken supremes to wood-oven pizzas in a timeless wood-and-brick ambiance.
    A salute to Harper's
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