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 at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, caused by a fire damaging both main and backup underground electrical lines, led to massive travel disruption.
- The outage resulted in an estimated 1,183 flight cancellations on Sunday and over 400 more on Monday, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
- Airport staff, police, and volunteers provided food and water, with operations gradually resuming, but the extensive disruption heavily impacted airlines, particularly Delta.
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