Power Cut Causes Chaos at Manchester Airport, Thousands of Passengers Stranded

Tens of thousands of passengers at Manchester Airport are facing severe disruptions following a major power cut that struck the airport and the surrounding area early on Sunday morning.

The power outage, which hit Terminals 1 and 2 the hardest, has led to a cascade of flight cancellations and delays, leaving passengers in limbo as they navigate the chaos.

While Terminal 3 has managed to restore power and is operating with delays, the larger terminals are grappling with backlogs and increasing numbers of stranded travelers.

Aer Lingus, easyJet, Emirates, Etihad, and Turkish Airlines are among the airlines affected at Terminal 1, while Air France, Cathay Pacific, KLM Singapore Airlines, Tui, and Virgin Atlantic are grappling with the situation at Terminal 2. Both Terminals 1 and 2 are implementing flight cancellations to manage the crisis.

Passengers have been advised to stay in contact with their airlines for real-time updates on flight statuses before heading to the airport, as further cancellations are anticipated throughout the day.

For travelers at Manchester Airport, the ordeal has been described as ‘utter chaos’ by many, with scenes of long queues, misplaced luggage, and uncertainty prevailing as they try to navigate the disrupted operations.

Among the affected airlines, Jet2 and Aer Lingus are operating from both Terminals 1 and 2, adding to the complexity of the situation as passengers grapple with uncertainty and delays.

Ryanair and British Airways are also facing delays from Terminal 3, compounding the travel woes for those flying in and out of Manchester Airport.