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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport and recently set a new World Record by serving more than 90 million passengers in 2008. International passenger volume reached 9 million for the first time ever, up 3.2 percent over 2007.

Hartsfield-Jackson is also one of the world's most efficient airports. For the seventh year in a row, the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) has recognized Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with its Award of Excellence for efficiency, this year as the most efficient airport in North America. The award is a reflection of Hartsfield-Jacksons productivity, efficiency and low costs, including the lowest passenger costs for the airlines.