Loaded gun magazine found on Frontier Airlines flight at Atlanta airport
A loaded gun magazine with hollow-point rounds was found on a Frontier Airlines flight at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, prompting a police and TSA investigation.
FAA flight cuts expand Tuesday, canceling more flights at Atlanta airport
Flight reductions are increasing at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the FAA expands cuts to 40 major airports during the government shutdown, leading to more delays and cancellations for Delta and other carriers.
Thousands of flights canceled over weekend as shutdown drags into day 40
More than 800 flights were canceled and 1,500 delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson on Monday due to air traffic controller shortages.
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Hundreds of flights scrapped at ATL as shutdown drags into 39th day
Hartsfield-Jackson remains fully operational but is seeing hundreds of cancellations and widespread delays amid the federal shutdown.
Ground stop at Atlanta airport adds to delays, cancellations Saturday
Storms and FAA flight reductions caused more than 530 delays and 130 cancellations at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Saturday.
Tracking delays, cancellations at Atlanta airport as FAA reductions begin
Planes remain a common sight above Atlanta, but the FAA’s slowdown means fewer flights as the political impasse in Washington disrupts the nation’s air system.
FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding
Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown strain: How it will impact Atlanta's airport
FAA to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, starting Friday amid staffing strain.
New details reveal timeline of security breach at Atlanta airport
Police reports and 911 calls reveal new details about the Oct. 30 security breach at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, showing the suspect reached the X-ray machines before being tackled by a bystander.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Atlanta airport seeing delays, cancellations on Monday amid shutdown
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is reporting increased delays and cancellations as the government shutdown continues, though officials say staffing shortages elsewhere — not in Atlanta — are to blame.
Atlanta sees ripple delays amid worsening air traffic controller shortages
FAA staffing shortages during the 32-day government shutdown caused more than 3,800 flight delays nationwide Sunday.
Man trying to break through Atlanta airport checkpoint stopped
A man was arrested Thursday morning after trying to get past security at the world’s busiest airport, police said.
Atlanta airport threat suspect to remain behind bars for now
Judge John Larkins ruled Billy Cagle will remain in federal custody, citing risk to public safety.
Atlanta air traffic controllers feeling strain from government shutdown
Some air traffic controllers in Atlanta spent part of their Tuesday educating flyers about how the shutdown is affecting them just one day after the federal employees missed their first full paycheck.
Delta announces new flight between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2026 as part of a major international expansion.
Atlanta airport threat federal case faces up hill battle, expert explains
A federal judge will decide Wednesday whether a Cartersville man accused of threatening to “shoot up” the Atlanta airport should remain behind bars.
Air controllers, TSA still working unpaid at Atlanta airport
With the federal government shutdown stretching on, attention is turning to what that could mean for air travel — especially at the world’s busiest airport.
Atlanta airport threat suspect’s mental state under federal review
Cagle’s wife told investigators he has schizophrenia, was off medication, and made the threats during a divorce dispute.