EPISODE · Apr 7, 2023 · 24 MIN
Let's Hear It For Delta's Atlanta Airport Powerhouse
from Airline Weekly Lounge · host Skift
Atlanta retained its title as the world’s busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and seventh busiest, respectively — that were not even in the top 10 in 2019. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss, plus the unfortunate shortage of air traffic controllers in the New York-area this summer. Reading List What’s the World’s Busiest Airport? Atlanta, Yet Again Delta, United, JetBlue, American to Cut New York Flights This Summer to Reduce Delays American and United Cut Spring Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, Aircraft Delays
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Atlanta retained its title as the world’s busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and seventh busiest, respectively — that were not even in the top 10 in 2019. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss, plus the unfortunate shortage of air traffic controllers in the New York-area this summer. Reading List What’s the World’s Busiest Airport? Atlanta, Yet Again Delta, United, JetBlue, American to Cut New York Flights This Summer to Reduce Delays American and United Cut Spring Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, Aircraft Delays
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