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 in Atlanta suffered an 11-hour power outage caused by a fire damaging both its main and backup underground electrical lines.
- The incident led to over 1,183 flight cancellations on Sunday and more than 400 additional cancellations on Monday, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
- Airport personnel and city officials provided assistance to stranded travelers, distributing food and water, with some passengers criticizing the communication regarding de-planing.
- While power was restored by late Sunday, significant flight disruptions, including further cancellations and delays, continued into Monday as the airport worked to resume normal operations.
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