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Current Events => Breaking News => Topic started by: Ptarmigan on December 17, 2017, 09:25:52 PM

Title: Blackout continues at Atlanta airport | Hundreds of Monday flights canceled
Post by: Ptarmigan on December 17, 2017, 09:25:52 PM

Blackout continues at Atlanta airport | Hundreds of Monday flights canceled
http://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/blackout-continues-at-atlanta-airport-hundreds-of-monday-flights-canceled/85-500042992

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An underground fire caused a complete power outage Sunday afternoon at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, resulting in thousands of canceled flights at the world's busiest terminal and affecting travelers worldwide.

Here are the latest updates:

10:15 pm -- Mayor Kasim Reed says all passengers have been deplaned.

At the busiest airport in America.

Title: Re: Blackout continues at Atlanta airport | Hundreds of Monday flights canceled
Post by: Old n Grumpy on December 18, 2017, 01:54:20 PM

I am glad I quit flying 10 years ago.

Title: Re: Blackout continues at Atlanta airport | Hundreds of Monday flights canceled
Post by: Eupher on December 18, 2017, 03:29:46 PM

Quote from: Old n Grumpy on December 18, 2017, 01:54:20 PM

I am glad I quit flying 10 years ago.

You ain't missing anything -- except a lot of hassle, overcrowded/overbooked flights, delays, and incredibly cramped seats.

Title: Re: Blackout continues at Atlanta airport | Hundreds of Monday flights canceled
Post by: freedumb2003b on December 18, 2017, 04:29:29 PM

Quote from: Old n Grumpy on December 18, 2017, 01:54:20 PM

I am glad I quit flying 10 years ago.

I still have to travel a bit for my consulting company and go to Mexico regularly to see my in-laws.

Lifetime AA Platinum status and access to the Centurion Club help a good bit.

But even a short trip is exhausting.