Manchester Airport flights disrupted due to power cut

A major power cut in the south Manchester area, including the airport, caused significant disruptions to flights at Manchester Airport. The outage occurred early Sunday morning, impacting Terminals 1 and 2, leading to delays and cancellations. Passengers faced chaos and long queues, with airlines like Aer Lingus, easyJet, Emirates, Etihad, and Turkish Airlines affected. The airport aimed to resume operations by cutting flights and prioritizing passengers already at the airport. The power cut resulted in the cancellation of numerous flights, affecting around 600 flights and 100,000 passengers expected to travel that day. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines for updated information before heading to the airport. The disruption came at the start of the summer holiday season, with Terminal 3 also experiencing delays. The airport worked to restore normal service but could not provide a specific timeline. Passengers at the airport complained about the lack of communication, long queues, and delays in check-in and passport control. The power cut affected other businesses in the area as well. While power was restored, it took time to get systems running smoothly again. Inbound flights were less affected, but delays were reported at Border Control. The airport apologized for the inconvenience and assured passengers that customer service teams were working to provide updates. Despite power being restored, passengers already at the airport faced significant delays and possible cancellations. The airport advised travelers from Terminals 1 and 2 to contact their airlines for the latest information. Passengers flying from Terminal 3 were also warned of potential delays. The airport focused on getting services back to normal but could not offer a definitive timeline for full recovery.