Manchester Airport found itself in chaos early Sunday morning as a widespread power outage gripped terminals 1 and 2, forcing authorities to cancel all flights and advise passengers against traveling to the airport until further notice.
The outage, which struck around 1:30 am local time, affected a significant area of south Manchester, including the airport itself. Terminal 3, the smallest of the terminals, managed to restore power but operated with delays as officials worked to resolve the broader issue.
Passengers scheduled to fly from terminals 1 and 2 faced uncertainty as airlines such as Aer Lingus, easyJet, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines (from Terminal 1) and Air France, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Tui, Virgin Atlantic (from Terminal 2) grappled with the disruptions.
Local authorities and airport officials scrambled to manage the situation, with teams deployed to assess the extent of the outage and coordinate with airlines to minimize passenger inconvenience. However, there was no immediate clarity on when flights would resume or whether later flights in the day would also be affected.
Amidst the chaos, stranded passengers expressed frustration and confusion, some of whom were left uncertain about their travel plans and anxious about potential delays or cancellations. Many took to social media to share their experiences and seek updates from airport authorities and airlines.
The incident at Manchester Airport underscores the vulnerability of major transportation hubs to unexpected disruptions and the challenges faced in swiftly restoring operations. As efforts continue to restore full functionality, passengers are advised to monitor updates from airlines and the airport for the latest information on their flights.
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