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Passengers told to avoid Manchester airport after 'major' power cut

Air
Harry Kemble
23 June 2024

A “major” power cut at Manchester airport has caused “widespread disruption” and “a significant number” of flights are now being cancelled or delayed. 

Manchester airport. (Credit: Hufton and Crow)

Flights from Terminals 1 and 2 at Manchester airport are expected to be delayed or cancelled (Credit: Hufton and Crow)

The issue which occurred in the early hours of Sunday (23 June) has particularly affected services in Terminals 1 and 2, the airport said. 


Passengers due to fly from these terminals have been advised to not to come to the airport until further notice and to contact their airlines.

Update: MAN flights resume after major power failure


Images and footage posted on social media show passengers standing by baggage carousels in near darkness.