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 a fire in an underground electrical facility that damaged both the main and backup power lines.
- The outage led to massive flight disruptions, with an estimated 1,183 cancellations on Sunday and over 400 more on Monday, stranding tens of thousands of holiday travelers.
- During the outage, airport personnel, police, and local businesses (including Chick-fil-A) provided aid to stranded passengers, and a convention center was prepared for overnight stays.
- While power was restored late Sunday, flight operations faced significant recovery challenges, with widespread delays and cancellations continuing into Monday.
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