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Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period It’s Labor Day weekend and the world’s busiest airport for passengers is expecting a surge of travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects around 2.3 million travelers to pass through Atlanta from Sep. 2 through Sep. 9. If that happens, officials say that would be a 1% increase from last year’s holiday travel. Friday, Sep. 4 is expected to be […]

September 4, 2026

Economics

Strong demand, fewer budget airlines keep airfares elevated

Strong demand, fewer budget airlines keep airfares elevated Plane tickets continue to cost significantly more than they did a year ago, even as one of the airline industry's biggest expenses has started to decline. New data from Airlines Reporting Corporation shows the average airfare purchased through travel agencies in May was 18% higher than during the same month last year. Analysts say several factors are keeping prices elevated, including strong […]

July 9, 2026

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Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period

Strong demand, fewer budget airlines keep airfares elevated

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