The Brief
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is enhancing human trafficking prevention training for tens of thousands of employees ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Roughly 500,000 visitors are expected for the World Cup in Atlanta, which advocates warn could increase the demand for sex trafficking.
- Training sessions teach frontline staff to identify red flags like controlling behavior or travelers who are not allowed to hold their own passports or identification.
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.
What we know:
Airport leaders and advocates say the world’s busiest airport serves as a critical front line in the defense against human trafficking. Atlanta expects to welcome roughly 500,000 visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to officials. Because of the massive influx of travelers, Rescuing Hope founder Susan Norris said there is a likely increase in demand for people paying for sex.…