Gas Smell Halts Flights at Atlanta Airport, Causes Delays
A strong gas smell at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday led to a temporary halt, causing delays and inconvenience for travellers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the halt just before 5:30 p.m., stopping all incoming and outgoing flights. The cause of the smell remains unknown, with the FAA alert not specifying the source. The air traffic control tower was evacuated as a precaution, but no gas was found on site, according to Atlanta fire officials. The halt was lifted shortly before 6 p.m., allowing flights to resume. The Atlanta Falcons' home stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is located near the airport, but it's unclear if the incident had any impact on their operations. The incident, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, caused delays for passengers but resulted in no reported injuries or disruptions to airport operations. The responsible party or cause of the gas smell remains unidentified.
