Atlanta airport warns of delays after ground stops, TSA staffing issues

Travelers passing through "the world's busiest airport" Monday morning were urged to pack extra patience for their trips.

• Mar 9

Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta after security scare: "Heads down, hands up"

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.

• Mar 8

State Dept. plans evacuation flights as Atlanta airport travel disrupted

Major Middle East airports have canceled flights leaving thousands stranded. Despite warnings, people were still traveling out of Hartsfield-Jackson's International terminal on Tuesday.

• Mar 3

Winter storm, Mexico unrest cause flight problems at the Atlanta airport

As on Monday afternoon, there have been 250 delays into or out of the Atlanta airport and over 230 cancellations due to freezing weather up north and civil unrest down south.

• Feb 23

Delta glitch delays flights nationwide as nor'easter slams East Coast

A connectivity issue is forcing Delta agents to check in and board travelers manually. The disruption coincides with a major winter storm snarling travel along the East Coast.

• Feb 23

The love story and legacy of Atlanta's trailblazing architects

Bill Stanley and Ivenue Love-Stanley, the first Black graduates from Georgia Tech's College of Architecture, have shaped Atlanta's skyline and inspired generations.

• Feb 19

TSA agents work unpaid as DHS shutdown sparks airport staff shortages

As the Department of Homeland Security faces a shutdown, TSA agents continue working without pay, raising concerns over potential staffing shortages and travel disruptions at airports nationwide.

• Feb 16

Fuel spill at Atlanta Airport contaminates Flint River

A recent fuel spill at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport is polluting the Flint River, the primary drinking water source for thousands in rural Georgia.

• Feb 3

Water outage reported at Atlanta airport's Domestic Terminal Atrium

A water outage has been reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday afternoon.

• Feb 2

New video shows airport security breach, arrest at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

Newly released video is offering a clearer look at an October 2025 security breach attempt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

• Jan 30

Fewer flights cancelled at Atlanta airport, but ice storm's impact remains

A day after the massive ice storm​ passed through Georgia, the Atlanta airport is seeing the number of flight delays and cancellations drop.

• Jan 26

O'Hare claims world's busiest airport title, but Atlanta disputes losing crown

Has a new airport taken the crown for America's busiest airport away from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson? That depends on who you ask.

• Jan 26

Hazardous roads, power outages reported as ice storm hits Georgia

Officials have a simple message for Georgians as the massive ice storm moves across the state: stay home.

• Jan 25

Atlanta airport rolls out new equipment to keep the runways open after uce storm

Officials at the Atlanta airport have been drilling with some new massive machines since December, but this weekend will be the first time they are put to the test in a real storm.

• Jan 23

Tires blow out after plane lands at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

A LATAM Airlines flight from Peru landed safely in Atlanta — then blew out multiple tires, prompting an emergency response.

• Jan 6

Ground stop issued at Atlanta airport due to dense fog

A weather-related ground stop has been issued at the nation's busiest airport Monday morning.

• Jan 5

Delta sells employee parking lot near Atlanta airport for $75 million

Delta Air Lines sold a large employee parking lot near Atlanta's airport for $75 million to real estate investor Realterm.

• Dec 29, 2025

Families reunite at Atlanta airport as holiday travel turns emotional

On Wednesday, the focus at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport wasn't on departures or delays — it was on heartfelt reunions.

• Dec 24, 2025

Atlanta Airport receives among lowest rate of TSA complaints

According to a decade-long analysis of TSA complaint data, Hartsfield-Jackson recorded one of the lowest complaint rates among major U.S. airports.

• Dec 24, 2025

Man injured after self-inflicted gunshot wound at Atlanta airport, police say

Police say the shooting happened near baggage claim at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and did not impact airport operations.

• Dec 21, 2025

Atlanta airport projects holiday travel surge to reach pre-pandemic levels

The world's busiest airport is expecting over 5 million travelers to pass through its halls this holiday season.

• Dec 18, 2025

Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire in 2026

After two decades shaping Delta's global growth from its Atlanta headquarters, President Glen Hauenstein will retire in February. A longtime executive with deep ties to the city will take over the airline's commercial strategy.

• Dec 17, 2025

REAL ID enforcement is reshaping air travel for some Atlanta flyers

The long-delayed REAL ID requirement is now fully enforced at U.S. airports, changing what travelers need to fly — and how much it could cost if they're not prepared.

• Dec 16, 2025

Man accused of planning to shoot up Atlanta airport planning insanity defense

Billy Joe Cagle, the man accused of planning a mass shooting at the Atlanta airport, is expected to use an insanity defense, court documents reveal.

• Dec 4, 2025

Panicking passenger arrested after opening plane's emergency exit

A flight heading to Amsterdam was forced to turn around after police said a passenger panicked and opened the emergency exit door while the plane was taxiing.

• Nov 26, 2025

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