"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sustained a power outage shortly after 1:00 pm today," the airport said in a statement. About 11 hours after first reporting a power disruption, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said on its Twitter account that power has been restored on all concourse. Giving an idea of how many people were affected, the airport added: "5,000+ meals are being delivered to passengers. Others said they were waiting on the tarmac: "Atlanta airport doesn't have power. And some said people were not being permitted to leave the airport, including a mother who tweeted: "My kid is trapped with the others at the Atlanta airport.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 18, 2017 06:51 UTC