23 June 2024 , 07:45
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Passengers at Manchester Airport are facing huge delays and cancellations after flights have been stopped due to a power cut.
An issue with the power supply in the local area has affected the airport and several other buildings, it has been reported.
Terminals 1 and 2 are severely affected, while Terminal 3 is running.
Manchester Airport has said passengers due to travel from Terminals 1 or 2 are advised to contact their airlines for up-to-date information before coming to the airport.
Power cut at Manchester Airport T2 & T3 landed at all been brought to T1 baggage thrown on any carousel no communication at all prams just left on the floor without being told @TUIUK reps didn’t have a clue what was happening. Good Luck everyone! pic.twitter.com/jgCFVJc796
— Katie Phillips (@katie_seaman) June 23, 2024
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 23, 2024
Happening Now: There Is an Ongoing Power Outage at Manchester AirPort. Flights Cancelled. When It Happened at MMIA, Unpatriotic Nigerians Said ’Nigeria Is Finished’ Is The UK Also Finished? pic.twitter.com/188mmJTdd2
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) June 23, 2024
Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 might face delays but should come to airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline, the airport added.
Airlines will organise any onward journey for those whose flights are cancelled.
Manchester Airport said in a statement: ‘Manchester Airport was affected by a major power cut in the area earlier this morning.
‘This has caused widespread disruption and a significant number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2, are expected to be delayed or cancelled… we apologise for any inconvenience and aim to restore normal service as soon as possible.’
The disruption comes at the start of the busy summer holiday season at the UK’s third-busiest airport.