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 suffered an 11-hour power outage on Sunday, caused by a fire that damaged both its main and backup electrical facilities.
- The incident resulted in massive flight disruptions, with an estimated 1,183 cancellations on Sunday and over 400 additional cancellations on Monday, stranding thousands of passengers.
- Airport personnel, local authorities, and even Chick-fil-A provided aid to stranded travelers, though official claims about passenger de-planing were met with criticism.
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