Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays
Published: Wed, 09/07/22
Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays
The Associated Press/Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 07, 2022 9:43 PM
Travelers line up at a TSA screening area at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. An early morning power outage at the airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored. The airport reported it lost power shortly before 5 a.m., and soon after said flights had been stopped. The lights were back on by 8 a.m., but airport officials told passengers that flights would be delayed. (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via AP) AP
AUSTIN, TEXAS
An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays and cancellations that continued even after electricity was restored. The airport reported it lost power shortly before 5 a.m., and soon after said flights had been stopped. The lights were back on by 8 a.m., but airport officials told passengers that flights would be delayed.
The airport shut down roads leading to the airport, which led to traffic backups on a nearby freeway. Austin police asked people to stay in their vehicles until the roads reopened. Transportation Security Administration checkpoints were open shortly after 8 a.m., but flight delays continued.
Austin Energy said in a statement that the outage was caused by malfunctioning underground equipment that has since been repaired, and a crew is reviewing what happened in the hope of avoiding a repeat. Get unlimited digital access Subscribe now for just $2 for 2 months. CLAIM OFFER Airport officials recommended that travelers check with their airlines for any changes in their flight status.
This story was originally published September 7, 2022 9:00 AM.