Chaos at Manchester Airport as power outage leads to delays and cancellations

The chaos caused by a power outage at Manchester Airport on Sunday left hundreds of passengers stranded, facing flight cancellations and severe delays. The disruption, which primarily affected Terminals one and two, was a result of an issue with the power supply that also impacted other buildings in the area. Although power has been restored, the ripple effect of the outage is expected to continue causing disruptions throughout the day. Travellers expressed concern over the lack of a fully redundant uninterruptible power system backup at the airport, questioning the adequacy of the contingency measures in place. As flights faced delays and cancellations, passengers were left to navigate the chaos and uncertainty of their travel plans. The situation serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of airport operations to unforeseen events and the importance of robust contingency plans to minimize the impact on passengers.