New rules would prevent non-flying public from accessing the Atlanta airport terminal

The Atlanta City Council transportation committee voted Wednesday to change the loitering ordinance for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Officials at the world’s busiest airport want to prevent the non-flying general public from accessing the terminal at all times, citing safety and security concerns at the Atlanta airport.

The Atlanta City Council transportation committee voted Wednesday to change the loitering ordinance for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

The measure next goes to the full council for a final vote.