Atlanta Airport Experiences Severe Delays Due to Staffing Shortages Amid Government Shutdown

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, November 3rd, 2025

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The world’s busiest airport experienced severe delays due to shortage of staffing amid the government shutdown on Saturday.

Departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were delayed up to 145 minutes with an average of 98 minutes before the ground delay was lifted around 9 p.m.

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