Manchester Airport Passengers Face Delays and Chaos After Power Cut

Airport Still in Chaos as Thousands of Passengers Affected

Manchester Airport has been plunged into chaos after a major power cut caused disruption to flights and baggage handling. Passengers reported long queues of up to 90 minutes just to get to the bag drop area. As of this writing, 66 departures have been canceled today, representing 50% of all scheduled departures.

Flights Resuming But Delays Persist

Flights are now departing from the airport's two main terminals, but significant delays and cancellations remain. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status before traveling to the airport. The power cut occurred at the worst possible time, as the airport is experiencing heavy traffic during the peak summer season.

Chaos and Darkness Inside Airport

Footage circulating online shows crowds of passengers stranded in darkness inside the airport terminals. All flights were initially canceled, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. The power cut affected essential systems such as check-in, baggage handling, and flight information displays.