In the past four years, Atlanta’s airport has seen a boost in revenue and a growing number of jobs. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed touted the increases today during the release of a 2013 economic impact study released by the airport.
Mayor Reed said last year, Hartsfield-Jackson International generated more than $34 billion in direct business revenue to metro Atlanta. That includes money from airlines, concessions and local hotels. And Reed said it’s about $2 billion more than in 2009, the last time this type of study was released.
“More than ever before, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is literally driving our economy.”
Airport officials say the increase was partially fueled by a rise in domestic passengers on Delta airline flights. Officials say Delta’s higher passenger volume offset passenger decreases by other airlines. There was also a rise in international travelers.
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