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:
- An 11-hour power outage struck Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, caused by an underground fire that damaged both primary and backup electrical facilities.
- The incident resulted in over 1,100 flight cancellations on Sunday and an additional 400+ on Monday, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and prompting an FAA ground stop.
- Airport staff, police, and local businesses provided assistance to stranded travelers, but despite power restoration late Sunday, significant travel disruptions continued into Monday as the airport recovered.
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