Secret Life of the World's Busiest Airport
Each year, more than 110 million passengers travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), making it the busiest airport in the world. With an extraordinary all-areas pass, take an insider's look at the unique combination of the massive scale of its 47,000 acres and its surprisingly intimate stories to build a picture of the daily challenges faced by some of its 63,000-member staff.
Each year, more than 110 million passengers travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), making it the busiest airport in the world. With an extraordinary all-areas pass, take an insider's look at the unique combination of the massive scale of its 47,000 acres and its surprisingly intimate stories to build a picture of the daily challenges faced by some of its 63,000-member staff.
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