Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Archives

Audit: No economic activity can be tied to Georgia’s jet fuel tax exemption

December 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

No economic activity, such as jobs, labor income, or value-added output, can be tied to Georgia’s jet fuel tax exemption, but it potentially results in lower airfares for travelers flying from Atlanta.

Two killed in tire explosion at Delta Air Lines maintenance area

August 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least two people were killed and a third seriously injured after a tire exploded in a Delta Air Lines maintenance area at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early this morning.

Appetizers and approaches: Make the most of an airport run

May 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

My afternoon of planefanning began in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s cell phone lot as I waited for my wife’s plane to arrive.

Hartsfield-Jackson again the world’s busiest airport

April 15, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport welcomed 104.7 million passengers in 2023, an 11.7 percent increase from the previous year.

Customers can use Peach Pass to park at Hartsfield-Jackson’s West Parking Deck

March 18, 2024 Official News Releases

The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today that starting March 15, 2024, Peach Pass customers can use their Peach Pass to park at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s West Parking Deck and enjoy access to 5,700 parking spots.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wins 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport”

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) earned the 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport” for the second consecutive year.

FAA announces millions in grants for Georgia airport projects

February 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The feds announced nearly $10 million in funding for upgrades to a pair of Georgia airports.

Hartsfield-Jackson: New cell phone lot location selected to better accommodate passengers at Domestic Terminal

October 18, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is relocating its cell phone lot from its current location at South Terminal Parkway to a centralized location more easily accessible for passengers using both North and South Terminal entrances. The move will take place at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.18.

Georgia study indicates $103M in improvements needed for state’s air cargo system

October 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia study identified more than $103 million in air cargo investments at Georgia airports to keep up with growing demands, and state taxpayers may fund at least some of the projects.

Atlanta’s airport to receive $18.4M federal grant to reconstruct aging taxiways

September 23, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a more than $18.4 million grant to reconstruct taxiways at the world’s busiest airport.