Significant disruption at Manchester Airport after power cut

Terminals 1 and 2 have been severely affected

Manchester Airport
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 23rd Jun 2024
Last updated 23rd Jun 2024

Manchester Airport tell us a significant number of flights could be delayed or cancelled today after a power cut in the early hours of this morning (23 June) - and are now urging passengers hoping to travel from Terminals 1 and 2 NOT to travel 'until further notice'.

Long queues have been reported at the airport, and passengers travelling later are being urged to check their flight's running before arriving at the airport.

Terminals 1 and 2 have been severely affected - and it has been confirmed to us that some baggage will not make it onto the planes.

If your flight has been rescheduled, bosses at the airport tell us these will likely be pushed back to later today - or tomorrow.

A Manchester Airport spokesperson told us: "Manchester Airport was affected by a major power cut in the area earlier this morning.

"This has caused widespread disruption and a significant number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2, are expected to be delayed or cancelled. Passengers due to travel from Terminals 1 or 2 today are advised to contact their airlines for up-to-date information before coming to the airport.

"Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline but could be affected by delays. We apologise for any inconvenience and aim to restore normal service as soon as possible."

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