A power outage at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on Monday morning caused new travel disruptions, affecting major airlines including Southwest, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, United, American, and more. The outage led to multiple flight cancellations, significant delays, and diverted inbound flights, creating long lines at ticket counters and security checkpoints before power was restored by noon.
The outage, reported around 7:40 a.m., was caused by a downed power line near the airport, according to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company spokesperson Stephanie Weaver. It affected major areas, including the main terminal and an adjacent parking garage.
Power restoration efforts were underway throughout the morning, with officials reporting full restoration by noon. However, passengers faced long lines at ticket counters, security checkpoints, and concessions as the airport worked to return to normal operations.
Travel Disruptions
The outage caused significant interruptions to airport operations, including:
- Flight delays: At least 171 flights delayed
- Cancellations: A total of 52 flights canceled
- Inbound flights diverted to other airports
- Security screenings halted temporarily at some checkpoints
- Long wait times at ticket counters, security, and concessions
- Some airlines used air stairs to deplane passengers due to terminal power issues
Airlines Affected
Cancellations
- Southwest Airlines: 52 cancellations (13%)
Delays
| Airline | Delays | % Delayed |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest | 145 | 36% |
| British Airways | 1 | 50% |
| Delta | 2 | 7% |
| Envoy Air | 1 | 10% |
| Frontier | 1 | 5% |
| Icelandair | 1 | 50% |
| Spirit | 11 | 32% |
| Timbis Air Services | 1 | 25% |
| United | 3 | 15% |
| Contour Airlines | 1 | 25% |
| American Airlines | 4 | 22% |
A power outage at BWI Airport disrupted travel for Southwest, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, United, American, and more, causing multiple flight cancellations and delays before power was restored.
Passenger Advisory
Airport officials urged travelers to check with their airlines regarding flight status and expect delays. Despite full power restoration, residual disruptions were still affecting airport operations into the afternoon.
BWI Airport, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, serves as a major hub, sitting nine miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles northeast of Washington, D.C.
For the latest updates, travelers should monitor BWI’s official social media accounts and airline notifications.
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