Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the nation’s busiest air hub, continues to face major disruptions after powerful thunderstorms battered the region Friday night. As of Saturday morning, June 28, over 408 flights have been canceled, making Atlanta the most impacted airport in the United States, according to FlightAware data. Friday evening’s storms brought heavy downpours, quarter-inch hail, and strong winds to the airport, forcing air traffic controllers to temporarily evacuate the control tower around 10:30 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that while most personnel were evacuated for safety, a few controllers remained to handle inbound aircraft. Delta Air Lines, … Continue reading Atlanta Airport Tops US with 408 Flight Cancellations After Storms Empty Control Tower