Manchester Airport boss apologises for 'two-hour' power cut that saw all flights from two terminals...

Are you stuck at the airport? Manchester Airport 's boss has today issued a grovelling apology after a major power cut left passengers stranded in huge queues for hours only for all flights to be cancelled from the two main terminals.

Passengers travelling out of Terminals 1 and 2 had been told to stay away from the airport with all flights cancelled. — Manchester Airport June 23, 2024 Manchester Airport's managing director Chris Woodroofe stood outside the airport's building to issue a grovelling apology to passengersPassengers queue outside Terminal 1 after an overnight power cut led to disruptions and cancellations at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is in 'utter chaos' today with passengers standing shoulder-to-shoulder in after a major power cut left all flights facing severe delays or cancellations Read More More misery for Birmingham Airport travellers as they face delays after security area changed 'So that's meant terminal one and terminal two haven't been able to depart aircraft today and as a result we haven't been able to have those aircraft land either as arrivals as there is no space to park those aircraft on the airfield.'

Huge queues formed in Terminals 1 and 2 at Britain's third busiest airport following the 'two hour' outage as passengers grumbled about a 'total lack of announcements' about their flights. Passengers sit among their luggage and look at their phones and tablet to keep them entertained during the waitSeveral short power cuts happened at around 1.30am and, although the airport's back-up generators kicked in quickly 'within a short space of time'

'The plane crew are trying their best but they have no idea what's going on either. I have some very fed up kids after a long journey from Sydney.' 'Though we do understand that it is an unprecedented situation. It is just really annoying that we won't make it to the concert.' The 'two hour' outage sparked chaos in Terminals 1 and 2 as holidaymakers are warned to contact their airlines before travelling to the airportIt is understood there was a widespread power cut in the area which plunged the airport into near darkness

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