Stansted Airport Chaos Following Power Surge
Source reports published 26 Oct 2026, 4:35 am – 7:44 am AEST
A power surge at Stansted Airport caused widespread disruption, leading to long queues and significant delays for passengers. Operational teams worked to restore systems and provide passenger support during the incident.
What happened
- A power surge impacted Stansted Airport and surrounding Essex communities earlier today.
- This affected airport systems including baggage, security, and immigration, causing extensive queues at passport control and the departure hall.
- Passengers reported waiting for over 90 minutes in corridors with no communication or seating.
- The airport’s internal shuttle train service was also out of service, necessitating the use of replacement bus services.
- A spokesperson for Stansted Airport stated that all systems were now back in service and operational teams were working to assist passengers.
- Another spokesperson confirmed the airport issued an apology for the disruption and inconvenience experienced by passengers.
- Social media responses thanked passengers for their patience.
- The airport’s transit train is scheduled for decommissioning next year.
Original reporting
- BBC: Long queues after power surge at Stansted Airport
2026-10-25T18:35:57.950000+00:00 - GB News: Stansted delays: British airport descends into chaos after power cut leaves commuters facing hours
2026-10-25T21:44:53+00:00