The Anatomy of ATL: Why Wait Times Are So Unpredictable
Hartsfield-Jackson operates as the primary hub for Delta Air Lines and handles over 100 million passengers annually. With that kind of volume, even minor inefficiencies can balloon into major delays. Unlike other airports that distribute passengers across multiple terminals and security checkpoints, ATL has a centralized security system. This means the majority of domestic passengers converge in the same few screening lanes regardless of which…