Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is yet again the busiest airport in the world, though it hasn’t quite recovered to the pre-pandemic traffic levels that made it the first airport ever […]
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Posted inEthiopia
Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Deepen Atlanta’s Connection With Africa
“From the A to the AA” — that’s how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens described the itinerary for a new nonstop flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that touched down May 16 […]
Posted inEthiopia
Mayor Dickens Heads to Ethiopia to Join Inaugural Flight to Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is headed to Ethiopia to promote economic and cultural ties with a nation poised to get a little bit closer with the city. The mayor will […]
Posted inIndia
Hartsfield-Jackson Establishes Incentive Program for International Routes, Focusing on Africa and Asia
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bringing back an incentive program designed to lure international airlines on new routes, prioritizing Africa and Asia. The program will provide $250,000 for any new […]
Posted inNigeria
Nigerian Aviation Authority Advances ‘Sister Airport’ Pact With Hartsfield-Jackson
A delegation from Nigeria’s federal aviation authority touched down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday to take the next steps on a knowledge-sharing deal with the world’s busiest airport. The […]
Posted inAirport City
Hartsfield-Jackson’s International Air Traffic Jumps 75% as Travel Recovery Continues
It’s no surprise that Atlanta’s airport hosted 93.7 million passengers in 2022 and expected to retain its crown as the world’s busiest, but a big jump in international traffic brought […]
Posted inFrance
Delta Brings Back Nonstop Flight From Atlanta to Nice, France — 17 Years Later
Delta Air Lines Inc. is bringing back a long-dormant flight from Atlanta to the French Riviera city of Nice. The flight was last active in 2006, opening as part of […]
Posted inEthiopia
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flight to Atlanta in May
Ethiopian Airlines, the fast-growing flag carrier of the East African country of 115 million people, is set to launch Atlanta’s fourth nonstop flight to Africa — and the first passenger […]
Posted inEurope
Trees in the Terminal: Hartsfield-Jackson Continues Tradition of Holiday Displays by Consulates in Concourse F
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is once again helping passengers headed abroad for the holidays get into the spirit of the season before ever taking off. According to its long-established tradition, […]
Posted inAfrica, Airport City
Delta: Cape Town Flight Will Add at Least $75M to Atlanta Economy
In another example of how Atlanta’s growing ties with Africa pays economic dividends, Delta Air Lines Inc. is projecting that its new flight to Cape Town, launched Saturday, will spur […]