Atlanta Airport Warns of 'Longer Than Usual Wait Times' Due to Staffing Shortages

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

After so far mostly seeing muted effects from the ongoing government shutdown, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday issued a warning that passengers may start seeing "longer than usual wait times at security checkpoints," citing staffing shortages.

The notice was posted a little before 10 a.m. Social media posts earlier in the morning showed extensive lines at the airport.

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