Power outage causes chaos at Stansted Airport

Summarised from Daily Record's report · Updated 25 Oct, 18:27 · Archive

A power outage at Stansted Airport has caused long security queues and baggage delays.

A power surge at Stansted Airport has triggered widespread disruption, with passengers reporting long queues at security and immigration checkpoints and significant baggage system failures. Travellers posted photographs on social media showing hundreds of people crowded into queuing areas, with one describing a "total systemic collapse". Luggage belts malfunctioned and security processing slowed considerably, leaving passengers uncertain whether they would collect their baggage or make their flights.

Stansted Airport authorities confirmed that the power surge affected multiple systems across the airport and local area. A spokesperson stated: "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. Teams are working hard to restore all services and support passengers on their journeys through the airport." Passengers criticised the lack of communication, with one noting that the airport's tannoy announcement came only after two hours of disruption.

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• Stansted Airport chaos as powercut causes huge security queues and baggage delaysA power outage at Stansted Airport has caused major disruption, with passengers reporting long queues at security and immigration alongside significant baggage delaysDaily Record · 25 Oct, 17:30

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