1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown

More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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.

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.

What are the busiest airports in the US?

On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.

FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.

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.

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 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.