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Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 252
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Summary

On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations.