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This is the world’s No. 1 busiest airport. Here’s why
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 4 min read
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN
(CNN) — In our roundup of travel news this week: how Asia is coping with hyper-hot weather, a terrifying incident on board a budget airline, plus the world’s busiest airports of 2025.
Why Atlanta?
Last year, global air travel reached a record-breaking 9.8 billion pas...
Key takeaway 8 billion passengers, according to a report on the world’s busiest airports released Wednesday by Airports Council International (ACI).
Why this matters in The El Paso
While El Paso 's airport may not be among the world's busiest, the city's proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, ranked fourth in 2025, is notable. As DFW continues to climb in the rankings, having risen six places since 2019, El Pasoans may see increased connectivity to global destinations through this major hub. The growth of DFW as a major airport could also have implications for El Paso's own economic development, potentially attracting businesses and investments that value easy access to international travel. Furthermore, as global air travel reaches record-breaking numbers, El Paso's own airport may see increased traffic, highlighting the need for continued investment in local infrastructure to support the city's growing connections to the world.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Maureen O’Hare, CNN
(CNN) — In our roundup of travel news this week: how Asia is coping with hyper-hot weather, a terrifying incident on board a budget airline, plus the world’s busiest airports of 2025.
Why Atlanta?
Last year, global air travel reached a record-breaking 9.8 billion pas...
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