Power Outage Hits Atlanta Airport Gates After Contractor Blunder
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport faced a sudden power cut Sunday evening when an airline contractor accidentally drilled into a power line. The mishap knocked out electricity between Gates B24 and B36, throwing a wrench in operations.
Quick Fix Restores Power Within Hours
Airport officials sounded the alarm on social media at 4:37 p.m., warning travellers about the outage and promising adjustments to keep delays minimal. Relief came swiftly — by 5:58 p.m., power was fully restored and all gates and shops were back to business as usual.
Another Headache for Atlanta Amid City’s Utilities Woes
This electrical hiccup comes hot on the heels of the airport recently getting its water service back after a spate of city-wide water main breaks. The ongoing disruptions have already forced a boil water advisory on much of Atlanta, adding to travellers’ woes.
