A power outage at Orlando International Airport is causing disruptions to certain airport operations today, according to officials. Travelers heading to the airport may face inconveniences as the outage has impacted baggage operations and passenger movement within the terminals.
Specifically, "We're currently experiencing a power outage that is affecting our Gate Links (APMs) for Gates 1-59. Baggage operations are also affected for Terminals A & B," the airport relayed in an announcement picked up by WESH. Catching a flight today, passengers should anticipate potential delays and heed guidance from airport personnel on site.
The power outage appears to have knocked out the Automated People Movers (APMs) that travelers use for access between Gates 1-59, creating a challenge for passengers trying to navigate the expansive airport. The repercussions of the outage are still unfolding, as the airport has yet to provide a definite timeline for the restoration of power.
In the wake of the blackout, the airport turned to social media to advise travelers: "Please follow instructions from personnel onsite," as they conveyed in a post, a detail that was noted by FOX 35 Orlando. The airport's spokesperson stated the importance of listening to the personnel, who aren't sure when the power will be back on.
