Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Expecting Busiest Holiday Travel Period Since Pandemic

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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

The world’s busiest airport is gearing up for the upcoming Christmas holiday travel period, which it expects will be its busiest since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airport officials expect 5.3 million travelers during the holiday period from Friday, Dec. 19, to Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Last year’s passenger count was close to 4 million, which was the highest since 5.2 million in 2022.

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