CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Atlanta airport starts mandatory Ebola screenings for some travelers
U.S. citizens arriving from three African nations are now undergoing health checks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as officials try to stop the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak.
U.S. citizens arriving from three African nations are now undergoing health checks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as officials try to stop the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak.
Atlanta airport Ebola screening: Mandatory checks hit major hubs
The federal government expanded health and safety measures by launching mandatory Ebola screening for inbound international passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport who visited impacted countries. The emergency routing restrictions apply to all arriving U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of their arrival.
The federal government expanded health and safety measures by launching mandatory Ebola screening for inbound international passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport who visited impacted countries. The emergency routing restrictions apply to all arriving U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of their arrival.
Memorial Day travel brings 2.7 million passengers to Atlanta airport
Millions of holiday travelers are facing worsening Atlanta airport travel delays as a federal ground stop slows down terminal operations on Friday.
Millions of holiday travelers are facing worsening Atlanta airport travel delays as a federal ground stop slows down terminal operations on Friday.
What you need to know before you hit the Atlanta airport this weekend
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bracing for a massive holiday rush, with officials anticipating nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the gates over the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bracing for a massive holiday rush, with officials anticipating nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the gates over the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
Atlanta airport security safety: New barriers installed for holiday travel
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials expect about 2.7 million passengers over the Memorial Day travel period.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials expect about 2.7 million passengers over the Memorial Day travel period.
Atlanta airport security: Council approves private TSA study
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
World Cup 2026: The hidden danger Atlanta airport is targeting
The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.
The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.
Atlanta Police officer recognized for stopping airport shooting
The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club honored first responders from several metro Atlanta agencies Tuesday for their life-saving courage and service.
The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club honored first responders from several metro Atlanta agencies Tuesday for their life-saving courage and service.
Spirit Airlines shutters: Atlanta mom's 3 a.m. email revealed her job was gone
Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations on Saturday, leaving more than 17,000 workers without jobs or healthcare benefits.
Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations on Saturday, leaving more than 17,000 workers without jobs or healthcare benefits.
Atlanta airport sees effects of Spirit closure
Spirit Airlines has immediately ceased operations, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work.
Spirit Airlines has immediately ceased operations, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work.
Prayer service held for missing Atlanta teen Benjamin Brathwaite
Community members held a prayer service Friday night at Cascade United Methodist Church for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite.
Community members held a prayer service Friday night at Cascade United Methodist Church for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite.
Search for missing southwest Atlanta teen enters fourth day
Benjamin Brathwaite, a 16-year-old student at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, has been missing since Monday night after leaving his Southwest Atlanta home.
Benjamin Brathwaite, a 16-year-old student at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, has been missing since Monday night after leaving his Southwest Atlanta home.
Delta passenger tries to open door on Atlanta tarmac
A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta airport seeks help finding employee's missing son
The Atlanta airport community is joining the search for missing teenager Benjamin Braithwaite, who is the son of one of its employees.
The Atlanta airport community is joining the search for missing teenager Benjamin Braithwaite, who is the son of one of its employees.
Atlanta traveler forced to buy extra seat on Southwest flight
Tammy Parker says Southwest Airlines discriminated against her by forcing her to buy an extra seat at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after an employee decided she was too large for a single chair.
Tammy Parker says Southwest Airlines discriminated against her by forcing her to buy an extra seat at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after an employee decided she was too large for a single chair.
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Atlanta airport expands facial recognition security gates
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Pole crashes through bus window at Atlanta airport
A metal height-clearance barrier crashed through the front window of a bus Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
A metal height-clearance barrier crashed through the front window of a bus Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Hartsfield-Jackson still world’s busiest airport for passengers
Hartsfield-Jackson handled more than 106 million passengers in 2025.
Hartsfield-Jackson handled more than 106 million passengers in 2025.