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Why Atlanta is home to the world’s No. 1 busiest airport
CNN • • business
Key Points:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is projected to remain the world’s busiest airport in 2025, maintaining its long-standing dominance with 27 out of the last 28 years at the top, aided by geographic advantages and strong leadership.
- Other top airports for 2025 include Dubai (No. 2), Tokyo (No. 3), Dallas/Fort Worth (No. 4), which has risen six places since 2019, and Shanghai (No. 5).
- Iowa City, Iowa, ranked No. 8 among America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2026, is celebrated for its rich literary culture and unique attractions, alongside Roanoke, Virginia (No. 10), and Lawrence, Kansas (No. 9).
- Wildfires in Canada and Europe are causing evacuations and poor air quality in the US, while drought in Chile is severely impacting ski resorts; Asia is also experiencing extreme heat that is altering traditional travel patterns.
- Scottsboro, Alabama, known for its Unclaimed Baggage store, is gaining attention for its hospitality, highlighted by an Irish couple’s positive experience at Liberty Restaurant during a US road trip.
