Manchester Airport faced a significant power outage that disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers on Monday.
The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, resulted in the cancellation of approximately 70 departures and 50 arrivals.
Passengers experienced delays lasting several hours, leading to extensive queues and failures in the baggage handling system.
As of Monday, flight operations have resumed to normal levels, although a few cancellations persist.
Manchester Airport issued apologies to affected passengers and reassured that operations are expected to stabilize throughout the day.
Airlines are actively working to reschedule disrupted flights and collaborate with baggage handlers and partners to reunite passengers with their belongings.
Managing Director Chris Woodroofe explained that a cable fault caused a power surge, impacting security and baggage screening systems.
Jet2.com has assured passengers that their UK-based ground operations team is diligently working to expedite baggage delivery.
The disruption also prompted several arriving flights to divert to alternative airports like London Heathrow and Birmingham.
This incident underscores the challenges faced by airports in maintaining seamless operations and highlights the collaborative efforts underway to mitigate passenger inconvenience.
