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Agency boss calls for inquiry into Manchester airport power failure

Government
Harry Kemble
24 June 2024

A leading travel agency boss is calling for a public inquiry into the power failure at Manchester airport at the weekend, which saw agents across the North West scramble to help their clients and attempt to save their holidays on Sunday (23 June).

Manchester Airport Terminal 1 check-in

Manchester airport has said flights are operating as scheduled on Monday

The incident led Travel Village Group chief executive Phil Nuttall, along with several other agencies, to question the airport’s contingency planning.

Manchester airport chief executive Chris Woodroofe has confirmed a full investigation into the incident, which led to dozens of flights being cancelled, would take place.