On Sunday, an estimated 1,183 flights were canceled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta following an 11-hour power outage that left tens of thousands of passengers stranded. But even after power was restored and operations resumed, holiday travel woes continued on Monday, as more than 400 additional flights were canceled. As of Tuesday morning, only six flights were canceled.
More Flights Canceled in Wake of Power Outage at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Key Takeaways:
- Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport experienced an 11-hour power outage on Sunday, caused by an underground electrical fire that destroyed both the main and backup power lines.
- The incident led to widespread disruptions, with 1,183 flights canceled on Sunday and over 400 additional cancellations on Monday, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
- Authorities and airport personnel, with assistance from local businesses like Chick-Fil-A, provided food, water, and shelter to stranded travelers, while the FAA issued a ground stop.
- Though power was restored, travel woes persisted for days, significantly impacting airlines like Delta, which accounted for a large number of cancellations.
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