“Sudden power outage creates 'nightmare' at Atlanta airport”

ATLANTA -- A sudden power outage caused by a fire in an underground electrical facility brought the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, to a standstill Sunday, grounding more than 1,000 flights in Atlanta. Passengers at the airport were left in the dark when the lights went out at around 1 p.m. The outage halted all outgoing flights, and arriving planes were held on the ground at their point of departure. The City of Atlanta said on its Twitter page that it would provide shuttle service to the Georgia Convention Center for travelers in need of a place to stay and Chick-fil-A would be provided. Police made passengers who were in the baggage-claim area move to a higher floor. Restaurants and shops were closed. Vending machines weren't working. Delta Air Lines said about 900 of its flights were canceled Sunday and about 300 flights will be canceled Monday. Delta customers flying to or from Atlanta can make a one-time change to travel plans without incurring a $200 change fee. Officials announced that power had been fully restored to the airport shortly after midnight.

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