The Georgia hub of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has, pandemic aside, long been known as the busiest airport in the world by passenger numbers. However, while this provides airlines with a large market to work with, it is also a market defined by intense competition, meaning that, despite its promise, Atlanta can be a tough nut to crack. This is evidenced by Southwest.
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