UK's Manchester Airport Faces Cancellations after Power Cut

Passengers queue for check in outside Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Passengers queue for check in outside Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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UK's Manchester Airport Faces Cancellations after Power Cut

Passengers queue for check in outside Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Passengers queue for check in outside Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Flights departing the UK's Manchester Airport faced cancellations and severe delays on Sunday after a power cut in the area caused widespread disruption, an airport spokesperson said.
A significant number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2, were expected to be delayed or canceled, the spokesperson said.
The disruption was first reported by Sky News, which said an issue with the power supply affected the airport and a number of other buildings. Power has been restored but the impact will affect services throughout the day, the report added.
"Passengers due to travel from Terminals 1 or 2 are advised to contact their airlines before coming to the airport. Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline but could be affected by delays," the airport spokesperson said.



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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (R) welcomes Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to the Pentagon in Washington, June 25, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (R) welcomes Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to the Pentagon in Washington, June 25, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (R) welcomes Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to the Pentagon in Washington, June 25, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
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