Power surge leaves hundreds stranded at Stansted Airport
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 18:27 · Archive
A power surge at Stansted Airport has disrupted security and baggage systems, stranding hundreds of passengers.
A power surge at Stansted Airport affected the airport and surrounding area, causing widespread disruption to airport systems. Hundreds of passengers were left stranded, with large crowds forming at security and baggage areas.
The airport confirmed that the power surge temporarily impacted a number of systems. While most have since been restored to operation, security and baggage systems remain affected and not operating to full capacity. Luggage belts were not working, and security screening was proceeding at a fraction of normal speed.
Passengers took to social media to describe their experience. One traveller described the situation as a 'total systemic collapse', saying luggage belts were not working and security was clearing at reduced capacity, with no guarantee of seeing luggage or making flights. Another passenger reported that their Ryanair flight to Prague was delayed, and said that no passengers on the flight had their luggage when they arrived.
A spokesperson for Stansted Airport said: 'Due to an earlier power surge that has affected the airport and local area, a number of airport systems were temporarily impacted. While most systems are now back in operation, some remain affected and not operating to full capacity, including security and baggage systems.'
The airport urged passengers to flag down staff members if their flights began boarding, and said teams were working hard to restore all services and support passengers through the airport.
How it is being reported
- Pictures show HUNDREDS stranded at Stansted Airport amid 'power surge'Pictures have shown hundreds of stranded passengers at Stansted Airport amid a power surge issue.Brentwood Guardian · 25 Oct, 17:41
- Pictures show HUNDREDS stranded at Stansted Airport amid 'power surge'Pictures have shown hundreds of stranded passengers at Stansted Airport amid a power surge issue.Colchester Gazette · 25 Oct, 17:41
- Pictures show HUNDREDS stranded at Stansted Airport amid 'power surge'Pictures have shown hundreds of stranded passengers at Stansted Airport amid a power surge issue.Echo (Basildon) · 25 Oct, 17:41
- Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge'Hundreds of passengers at Stansted Airport have been stranded after reports of a power surge which is causing mass disruption.Colchester Gazette · 25 Oct, 16:23
- Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge'Hundreds of passengers at Stansted Airport have been stranded after reports of a power surge which is causing mass disruption.Brentwood Guardian · 25 Oct, 16:23
- Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge'Hundreds of passengers at Stansted Airport have been stranded after reports of a power surge which is causing mass disruption.Echo (Basildon) · 25 Oct, 16:23
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