Atlanta Retains Busiest Airport Title with Growth

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has maintained its title as the world's busiest airport in 2024, with 62.7 million seats, marking a 2% increase from 2023, though slightly below 2019 levels. Dubai International Airport, the leader in international capacity, took the second spot globally, with 60.2 million seats, a 7% increase over the previous year. Other notable airports include Tokyo Haneda in third place, London Heathrow in fourth, and Dallas Fort Worth and Denver International in fifth and sixth, respectively, reflecting significant capacity growth. Shanghai Pudong International Airport showed the highest growth at 29%, moving from 15th to 9th place, underscoring China's expanding aviation sector. Meanwhile, Changi Airport ranked as the fourth-busiest international airport with increased capacity, though still below pre-pandemic levels. Despite these developments, a new report suggests Dubai might surpass Atlanta as the busiest for early 2025, though this prediction is disputed by Atlanta airport officials.