According to the airport's press release, the power cut caused significant disruption, leading to cancellation of flights from Terminals 1 and 2. Passengers traveling through these terminals today are advised not to come to the airport until further notice, Xinhua news agency reported. ,

According to the airport's departure board, more than 15 flights were cancelled.

Many passengers complained about Sunday's delay.

As of press time, power has been restored, and the international airport said it is working to get passengers waiting inside the airport onto flights as soon as possible.

As the UK's global gateway to the north of England, Manchester Airport is expected to serve more than 25 million passengers in 2023. It is undergoing the final phase of a £1.3 billion ($1.64 billion) transformation programme, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.