Flights delayed at Manchester Airport after power cut

Flights departing from Manchester Airport are facing delays and cancellations on Sunday following a power cut.

“Passengers planning to travel from Terminals 1 and 2 are advised to check with their airlines before arriving at the airport as a number of flights are likely to be cancelled,” the airport said in a statement.

Emirates, Etihad and Gulf Air operate services from Terminal 1 in Manchester.

EasyJet, which also operates flights from Terminal 1, said there were “very long queues” for security and disruptions to baggage handling systems meant passengers could only board with hand luggage.

“Although beyond our control, we would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused as a result,” the airline said.

“We are doing everything we can and working closely with the airport team to minimize disruption.”

The power outage affected the airport and several surrounding buildings in the morning.

“Power has been restored and we are working to get those passengers already at the airport onto their flights as soon as possible,” the airport added.

Passengers flying from Terminal 3 are advised to proceed to the airport as normal, although their flights may be subject to delays.

Passengers have taken to social media to complain about long queues for check-in desks at Manchester Airport, with pictures and videos showing people waiting in dimly lit terminals.

The power cut came at the start of the busy summer season for UK airports.

Manchester is the UK’s third busiest airport, with around 27 million passengers a year traveling to 200 destinations.

Updated: June 23, 2024, 08:45