Manchester Airport issues warning to passengers amid major power cut

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Manchester Airport has issued a warning to passengers amid a major power cut this morning. Passengers are facing severe travel disruptions as all departing flights have been either cancelled or subjected to significant delays following a power outage.

In a statement issued at 6.30am today (Sunday), the airport said the problem arose during the early hours and has led to "widespread disruption" impacting flights from Terminals 1 and 2. READ MORE: 'We bought our first houses at 20 - we won't stop until we have ten each' The airport added: "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.