Power Disruption Causes Morning Flight Delays At Newark Airport
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A power disruption caused airline delays at Newark Liberty Airport Friday morning.
The airport suffered a power disruption in Terminal B, causing flight delays.
The Port Authority said Terminal B began suffering partial power problems at about 7:30 a.m.
Airlines reorganized and rebooked passengers to work around power issues. PSEG and electricians on scene had flight operations back to normal by 9:45 a.m.
Some flights were stuck on the tarmac and delayed because they cannot get to the gate, reports CBSN New York's Jim Smith reports.
Newark Airport Power IssuesBREAKING: Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing delays due to power problems in Terminal B. Read more and check your flight status here: https://cbsloc.al/2pHDeUB Watch more on CBSN New York: https://cbsloc.al/2H1PNRO
Posted by CBS New York on Friday, November 22, 2019
Terminal B mostly serves international flight and Delta Airlines.
#EWR is currently experiencing a power disruption in Terminal B. Please check with your airlines for delays. Allow extra travel time.More info to follow . [34]
— Newark Liberty Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@EWRairport) November 22, 2019
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