The world's busiest airport is adding three brand-new gates, creating a rare opportunity for its two largest airlines to land coveted real estate.
Both Delta Air Lines Inc., which is in bankruptcy, and AirTran Airways are expected to try to convince Atlanta airport General Manager Ben DeCosta that they should have exclusive access to the gates, which could allow them either to add additional flights or routes and potentially millions in new revenue.
The airport has added just eight gates since 1993, following Eastern Airlines' 1991 shutdown. AirTran got four new gates on Concourse C in 1999, and four gates were added on Concourse E in 2001, for use by all airlines. The new gates are being built on Concourse D.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has a total of 176 gates.
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Both Delta Air Lines Inc., which is in bankruptcy, and AirTran Airways are expected to try to convince Atlanta airport General Manager Ben DeCosta that they should have exclusive access to the gates, which could allow them either to add additional flights or routes and potentially millions in new revenue.
The airport has added just eight gates since 1993, following Eastern Airlines' 1991 shutdown. AirTran got four new gates on Concourse C in 1999, and four gates were added on Concourse E in 2001, for use by all airlines. The new gates are being built on Concourse D.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has a total of 176 gates.
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